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Grand Soir
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Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is an oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2016, this olfactive composition was created by nose Francis Kurkdjian. The top notes reveal Spanish labdanum and a vibrant orange; the heart is built around lavender and Siam benzoin; while the base notes leave a trail of amber, vanilla, tonka bean, musk and cedar.
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- Positivo 82%
- Neutral 8.8%
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It reminds me, in a way, I don’t know why, of Chergui. It was an immediate connection. I suppose it’s because of the amber they share.
You bet, Adieu! I also thought of Chergui the moment I tried it, surely because of the amber; they share a link. There’s little to say about this ‘nuclear’ perfume. Very sweet, intense, and resinous amber. At the start, I note a timid lavender that disappears almost instantly, perhaps an illusion, to give way to an amber loaded with labdanum and benzoin. It’s very linear, but at the end it lets the vanilla shine through, soft, warm, and spiced, presumably from tonka bean. It’s refined, transparent yet substantial; the performance is outstanding, over 10 hours on skin. The weather? Cold; it’s for rigorous winter. I tested it in summer and nearly died; it emanated so much that it became cloying. I’d prefer it had more bite, perhaps a more marked spice, but for that, there’s already Ambré Sultan, which for me is superior in complexity and herbal character.
It has an exquisite scent; I liked it very much, but unfortunately, on my skin it comes across as very strong. Nevertheless, if a man with this scent who I already liked approached me, I’d devour him without a doubt.
Brutal performance for this rather linear perfume. It’s an amber with resinous and vanilla notes, more of a difficult-to-define accord that gives it a bit of a kick. It’s like a faint cold lavender that gives it a very subtle fougère vibe. It projects more than enough; with two or three sprays, you’re more than covered.
I just received samples from MFK and Grand Soir has been a delight. It’s linear, with an amber and resinous scent that reminds me a lot of Calvin Klein Obsession, but with much higher-quality ingredients. I see it as unisex, in the line of Gaultier 2, not because it resembles it but due to the style, although this one is sweeter and more intense. The performance is good; it lasts quite a while, though the projection is more contained. I see it as ideal for winter and autumn, or spring and summer evenings. I’m not sure if I’ll buy it as I already have the CK one and it could be redundant, but it’s worth it. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 8, Projection: 7, Value for money: 6, Versatility: 7, Originality: 6, Overall: 8.
The most delicious amber I’ve ever tried.
This is so delicious; it smells a bit like gingerbread, but it’s not too sweet. Despite being gourmand, for me it’s clean and fresh. It’s very sexy, elegant, and luxurious. It lasts all day and has an incredible sillage. I love it on me; it would be cozier in winter, but I’m wearing it on a warm day and enjoying that amber and vanilla blanket. I’m already addicted and want to buy the full bottle. 10/10. You’ll have smelled it on someone rich and classy, but it depends on everyone’s chemistry. For me, it’s edible vanilla baked goods with spices; a huge admirer!
I’ll confess: I’m not a 100% fan of amber, but it has quality. If you like it, it’s a good option. To me, it smells like those 90s shops with incense, exotic clothes, and sweet Lebkuchen-style cookies. It’s a honeyed, classy blend, ideal for the evening. They say it has lavender and patchouli, though I don’t detect them, so I see it as more amber-oriental than fougère. It’s fresh without being citrusy, despite all those strong, sweet notes that could make it heavy. It’s not linear; it evolves quickly towards the sweet vanilla side and smells different on the skin; the first time I thought I’d made a mistake and it smelled like Varon Dandy. Important to test it on skin; it’s intriguing and evolves brilliantly. I’d define it as warm, Christmassy, majestic, and enveloping. It’s elegant, unisex, and perfect for the cold. It has an interesting smoky touch and lasts a long time. It’s sweet but balanced, attention-grabbing without being heavy. Perhaps there’s a bit too much incense. It’s rich and high quality, but I still don’t know if it’s for me. EDIT: In the end, I gave in and bought it. I’ve received compliments, but it’s polarising; my little sister says it smells like perfume for an older person.
It had me super curious to buy it, but I decided to get a decant before spending so much. I’m absolutely delighted with the decision. It smells exquisite, though I perceive it as more masculine than feminine. I won’t be buying the bottle, but I’d love for my boyfriend to wear it; if his hugs smelled like this, I wouldn’t let go.
Delicious; the amber is luxurious and has that extra touch that saves it from being a boring sweet scent, very feminine in my opinion. Being somewhat unusual, I absolutely loved it and bought it without a second thought.
What more can be said about this fragrance that hasn’t already been said? I’ve never tried an amber-vanilla scent like this; I perceive both accords as protagonists, but I feel slightly caramelised flourishes and something that reminds me of Christmas, could it be one of the spices from a Yule log? It’s a fairly linear fragrance; the vanilla, a spiced vanilla, becomes sweeter and sweeter as time passes, almost touching the limit with being cloying. It resembles Etat de Grace by Gres, but that one has a very marked cinnamon; additionally, Grand Soir is sweeter and has something seductive in its halo. I don’t understand how some people find this scent masculine; on my skin, it comes out very unisex, or perhaps it’s my brain that has already got used to enjoying unisex masculine fragrances. Projection and longevity are excellent. I recommend using it only in cold weather or during cool nights to honour its name, Grand Night.
Francis Kurkdjian lover > Grand Soir > @maisonfranciskurkdjian. What can I say about this fragrance that hasn’t already been said? So far, I haven’t tried an amber-vanilla scent like this; on my skin, both accords are protagonists. In my opinion, it’s quite linear, a spiced vanilla that becomes sweeter and sweeter over time, which I love. It has very good performance on my skin, between 7 and 8 hours, with high sillage and projection for the first 5 hours. Bottled autumn! Interesting fact: it resembles a very affordable perfume, Etat de Grace by Gres, but that one has a very marked cinnamon and is less sweet. It’s perfect for those who like Grand Soir but can’t handle its high sweetness.
Grand Soir! It’s a somewhat masculine perfume. I’m in favour of the idea that they shouldn’t be categorised for men or women, but by taste; however, in this and most of the ‘men’s’ perfumes, the woody, green, balsamic, and resinous notes give them a rough, strong, and potent touch, leading us to categorise them as such. Grand Soir simply smells like its notes combined: a resinous opening, a bit of pine, mixed with amber, tonka bean, lavender, and vanilla. All this thrown into the fire, emitting the scent of all its notes with a touch of smoke. I own Obsession Men by CK and found something similar in its opening; I bought it blindly for the vanilla note, and if it has it, it does, but if you’re used to feminine scents, this is below average in terms of smelling like this. It smells rich, enjoyed in autumn and winter afternoons because it wraps you warmly. It’s lovely, I liked it, although at first it seemed more masculine than feminine to me.
I’ve already tried the entire ‘Mini Wardrobe Essentials for Women’ set from the house, also BR540 Extract and Oud Silk Mod Extract (which aren’t in the set but I ordered samples), and of all of them, THIS IS MY FAVOURITE: Grand Soir. If you like spiced fragrances that give a sense of warmth, you’ll like it. Still, you shouldn’t buy anything on recommendation, especially such expensive perfumes; the house sells its samples. The image I have of this perfume is this: you’re walking down the street in the middle of the cold or when it’s just starting, feeling underdressed and frozen. Suddenly, you see a spice shop, think about buying something, enter, and the smell of spices with the cosy heating invades you. You take refuge in that warm environment while it’s cold outside. That’s what I imagine. I don’t know how the labdanum or benzoin of Siam smells, so I didn’t detect them, but looking at the notes, I imagine it’s the benzoin that smells so spiced. I can feel the vanilla touch, the amber touch, and the tonka bean. I can barely smell the lavender, but for me, it’s better not to feel it much because a pronounced lavender wouldn’t suit me. I think it’s perfect for autumn-winter. I wore it now that the crisp days have arrived, and it was super cosy. I was having coffee at work and felt that if such a spiced flavour existed, it would make a delicious coffee. The longevity was satisfactory. I put it on at 6:45 am: 3 sprays on the neck, 1 on the chest, and 1 on each elbow, 6 in total. On me, it had this performance: the first 2 hours it had moderate sillage, someone less than a metre away and I could smell it a lot. Between the 3rd and 4th hour, it had soft sillage; someone very close could smell it, and I could too with almost the same intensity. Between the 5th and 7th hour, I started to feel it getting weaker, but that delicious spiced burst still came through. By the 8th hour, I could barely feel it, light and only occasionally; there, I had to bring my nose close to the skin because the smell was almost non-existent, and I think after 9 hours it was only felt on the skin, very weak, almost disappeared. I’m happy with the fragrance and its performance. It’s the only perfume I would buy from this house because it’s the only one that offers me the two things I look for in a luxury or expensive perfume: 1. Originality. It’s not the type of fragrance common for me (florals, fruity, the typical sexy sweet designer). 2. It lasts about 8 hours feeling it without bringing my nose close or reapplying (I don’t like carrying perfumes in my bag). The winner of my heart from this house is Grand Soir. I don’t recommend buying it blindly because I’m sure it’s not for everyone. Many people wouldn’t want to smell like this. For me, I think one day this wonderful perfume will fall into my hands, and I hope soon.
When smelling it dry, it reminds me a lot of the beginning of Bentley for Men Intense, which Nathalie Lorson launched 3 years earlier for Lalique.
Grand Soir is one of my favourite perfumes; I think it’s one of Francis Kurkdjian’s most brilliant works, but I must say that when I first tried it, it wasn’t the type of perfume I expected based on the reviews. I thought it would be an amber-vanilla scent, which it is, but leaning towards the creamy side, a style like Rosendo Mateu 5 but without musk, or like Gaultier 2 without the white floral part, or like Ani, but nothing alike, all different as night and day. Grand Soir is unisex, perhaps slightly leaning towards masculine on my skin, but it can be worn by anyone. It’s a spicy amber; the amber is present from start to finish, but in the evolution, other players appear that turn those amber tones in different directions. Within these subtle shifts, I must say it doesn’t represent an archetype with constant evolution; it’s not too lively; these changes are quick nuances. At the beginning, before the amber takes over, there’s a fresh spark, a clean and very pretty lavender in an eighties style that gives it a different touch and starts to dirty up that crystal amber I imagined. It reaches an aromatic point I identify with labdanum and benzoin, where the perfume acquires a medicinal nuance in the style of Sauvage EDP, being this stop the most enduring, a mid-phase that arrives in 5 minutes or less and is postponed until vanilla and tonka bean appear in the dry-down to make it creamy, vanilla-scented, and sweet without losing the dirty spark of the amber. All this happens in a few minutes, which is why I say it’s relatively linear. Its longevity is good, reaching 8 hours without any problem, but I disagree on the projection and sillage, which in my environment is quite moderate, leaning towards soft. It’s perceptible, generating an elegant bubble for a few hours but no more than 2, and depending on the day, it’s not the perfume to fill a room or for people to smell from afar. It’s very French, elegant, and moderately discreet, but for me, it smells phenomenal. It’s for fresh weather, not exclusively cold winter; in early spring or autumn, it works wonderfully. The drawback is its high price, depending on one’s wallet, but it dresses up and adds stature to casual clothing leaning towards elegant. I think that being very good, there are better alternatives for small collections, and for those with large collections, it might not be a perfume they’ll miss, but like all, it has its nuances and style, so I recommend trying it before spending to avoid disappointment.
The first time I tried this perfume, it didn’t impress me, but the second time I was fascinated. For a while, it was my favourite amber, although now I prefer others. I love this olfactory magic. Lately, I hear a lot about it for autumn-winter, and the truth is, it seems perfect for this season. It’s totally unisex, warm, cosy, spiced, slightly smoky, lightly sweet, and very balsamic. It smells wonderfully of amber and resins. It’s dense and sweet but very wearable. On my skin, as it dries, it has certain soapy aspects. On me, it doesn’t have a very noticeable trail, but it does last more than 12 hours. Although I’ve never included it in my collection, every time I use it (always in samples or decants), I enjoy it immensely. Perhaps in the future I’ll consider owning it. Scent 8/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 6/10, Value for money 6/10, Packaging 8/10. Would I buy it again? I didn’t buy it.
Hello everyone, although I’m not a big expert and consider myself very new to the world of perfume, especially in the realm of designer or niche, I must say I recently bought the Grand Soir bottle because a cousin smelled it and I loved it. To me, it’s unisex: it suits a woman perfectly and a man too, or at least that’s my opinion. I think it’s a delicious scent.
People have told me this fragrance makes me smell like a Matron, but of course, that’s the typical crowd who never goes beyond Aqua Brava or Petit Chéri. It has an opening that leaves no one indifferent. The dry-down is very fine and elegant, with an almost overwhelming presence of amber and vanilla. It’s certainly not for every day, by no means, but it is fabulous.
An absolute delight for me ❤❤❤
Autumn in a perfume✨🍂 This perfume makes me think of Edinburgh in autumn, brown leaves falling to the ground, rain. I imagine drinking coffee by the window with wonderful autumn views. Amber is the main protagonist; as hours pass, you note the vanilla and in the background the tonka bean🥰 a delight. It has very good projection, trail; if you smell it, the scent stays on the tip of your nose🥰 I love it!!
I always had a negative prejudice towards amber fragrances, as such it’s a fantasy note (real amber smells like nothing). It’s a resinous accord with vanilla and ambroxan. This Grand Soir utterly overturns that prejudice, placing itself among my favourites above hundreds of tested perfumes. Here we have something warm, creamy, and enveloping where benzoin and vanilla predominate. It has a slight medicinal touch that I love and gives it an interesting and original aspect. Moreover, at times it reveals its gourmand side and gives me the sensation of freshly baked sweet cookies. The performance is good: more than 8 hours on skin, with a good trail for the first two. As its name suggests, I use it preferably at night and for special occasions. I don’t see it for daily wear or non-fresh days. A grand work by Francis Kurkdjian, totally recommended.
I bought this fragrance and tested it with my partner. To describe it, I’d say it smells like Christmas gummies from grandmothers’ houses, evoking the sweetness of a bygone era. At first, it didn’t appeal to me, but as I used it more, it captivated me. Now it’s one of my favourites and the most addictive. It’s that kind of fragrance I apply to my wrist to smell occasionally. Although it’s not for impressing everyone; the general opinion resembles my initial impression more than my current one.
This perfume gives me mixed feelings. It’s not my style, but what a good perfume. What I perceive most is the amber, the benzoin, and the lavender. It’s completely unisex and everyone will give it a different nuance. I consider myself someone who adores very feminine fragrances, and I must say this scent has feminine tints without being excessively so. It’s not one of those that claim to be unisex but force you to leave it to your partner because it’s overly woody. It punches you in the face when it comes out and stays potent for 12 hours. It conveys power to me; it’s a fine perfume without a doubt. I wouldn’t buy it because lavender isn’t my favourite note, but honour to whom honour is due, it’s a great perfume. I don’t see it as youthful, but I think after 30 it will give you distinction if you love lavender.
Excellent, wonderful. Everything perfectly balanced so nothing is strident. The right point of sweetness. It envelops and gives a unique sense of comfort and discreet elegance. Potent yet extremely pleasant and warm. Quite linear, but who cares when the scent is so rich? It’s a perfume where the notes don’t matter; what counts is the perfect whole. High longevity and it’s noticeable in the first two hours, but within a limit of decorum. Perfectly unisex, I’ve smelled it on men and women; it adapts perfectly. To wear with your head held high, regardless of the outfit. More nocturnal than diurnal, ideal for autumn/winter and fresh spring. 10 out of 10.
This is what an angel would smell like, the word love, the embrace of a loved one, a peaceful sunset, the film Amélie, or a Soul song. Nothing more.
A masterpiece. Francis, dear, I take off my hat. It’s the definition of chewable and lickable. If you wear this, they’ll want to lick you down to your ID. It’s a resinous sweetness worthy of a sheikh. Warm, enveloping, sweet, fluffy, soft; it conveys home and intimacy. It’s luxurious, opulent like a crown of gold with embedded amber. I believe no one could dislike it. It’s not an easy or typical scent, but it manages to be simply perfect for everyone. It’s bottled magic. The performance (on my skin) isn’t outstanding, though it has something. Still, it’s good. The sillage is intimate. When someone gets close… prepare for a good bite. In summary: adult but young, 25-40 is its perfection. Totally unisex, it adapts to any gender. Any weather except summer heat. Scent: 7/10. Longevity: 8.5/10. Duration: 8h. Projection: 8/10. Versatility: 7/10. 2.64€/ml. Final score: 8.5/10.
I love this perfume; it feels like a masterpiece. Whenever I wear it, I receive many compliments. I’ve mixed it with a bit of Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford and the interaction is incredible; they complement each other perfectly as they are similar but not identical.
A niche perfumerie in Madrid gifted me a sample, and every time I wear it, I feel so good I’m eager to buy it. It’s a subtle, sophisticated vanilla-orange scent that boosts your self-esteem. The longevity is correct, with a short trail. I usually wear vanilla scents more at night, but I enjoy this one during the day too, especially in winter and autumn.
Absolute disappointment. I should have liked it for the notes, the fame, or the creator, but nothing happened. It smells like sweet orange caramel and I find it unpleasant. With other fragrances, I can’t stand that combination; it burns itself into my memory and there’s no cure. Everything is wrong now. I sense a pleasant vanilla but nothing else. What a pity.
Pinche things so beautiful, smells too rich slv. The vanilla and tonka feel as if they have an orange note, it’s a masterstroke. 🆙🗿
An elegant perfume, I feel it’s for people over 50. Personally, I only smell the amber and benzoin. I think it’s for very special occasions.
Definitive gourmand and amber fragrance, good projection and longevity. Smells like Christmas 9/10.
An impressive combination of amber with intoxicating warm notes. It doesn’t project; it puts you in a bubble of such intense radiation that anyone within two metres falls under its spell.
I think all the positive reviews are from men: despite being unisex, it smells deeply masculine. The amber and vanilla take time to emerge; at first, it’s all lavender and orange. As a woman, I’ve been disappointed. It promised to be a sweet, non-overpowering amber-vanilla, but the sweetness isn’t there or hard to find. I detect that point of stale smoke found in many men’s perfumes, like Eau Forte from Sauvage (without the sauvage DNA). Perhaps it would suit a man better, but on me, I had to wash myself to get rid of it. A pity, and I also don’t think the scent deserves the price (I share the same opinion on Baccarat Rouge).
Elegant, a winner, but if you don’t watch your sprays, a hard-to-bear syrupy mantle awaits you. If you want an easy amber that won’t cloy, go for Carner Barcelona’s Amber du Sud.
It took me years to appreciate it; at first, I was put off. Now it’s exquisite. At the start, due to that lavender, it can smell dated, but once it dries, the magic appears. It’s sweet, candied, and you have to be careful with sprays to avoid falling into a syrupy mantle. It’s sweet, a bit sticky, like honey: if you overdo it, it becomes overwhelming. The trail is lovely, seductive, floating round, creamy, and sensual. Up close it can cloy and smell powdery. It doesn’t smell like food, it smells like perfume! Resinous, sweet, sexy. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re passionate about niche, you’ll like it.
Grand Soir doesn’t seek to impress through complexity, but through the beauty of being well-made. From the very first second, it’s a luminous, deep amber that envelops like a cashmere coat on a winter walk. Kurkdjian makes it as a homage to Parisian nights and translates it perfectly: elegant, warm, and expansive without being strident. After the opening, where benzoin adds creaminess and labdanum density, you’re left in a warm, stable atmosphere. There are no dramatic twists: it’s linear but in the best sense, like a melody that doesn’t need to vary to move you. It projects with nobility. It advances velvety, like a lamppost in the mist, warm and sensual without excess. Polished, it makes you look good at work or dinner. I see it as unisex, though with a masculine lean, ideal for autumn/winter. I haven’t used it in spring/summer because I don’t need it. If you’re looking for a comforting, luminous amber, it’s one of the best today. Longevity: 8-9h. Sillage: 8/10. Originality: 9/10. Value for money: 7/10.
Grand Soir screams quality. A rounded, polished, and balanced sensation. Warm, resinous, and elegant amber, centred on amber, benzoin, and vanilla without falling into cloying or purely gourmand territory. It’s not loud, but enveloping, sophisticated, and classy. The opening has a soft orange nuance that fades quickly, then it settles into a linear, polished dry-down. Amber takes the lead, benzoin provides that balsamic sweetness, while vanilla and tonka bean soften without dominating. Totally unisex. On my skin, it lasts about eight hours with moderate, close projection and an elegant trail. Ideal for autumn nights, dinners, indoors, and dates. A perfume to enjoy calmly, and I’ve enjoyed it immensely. Rating: 8.5/10.
Handcrafted amber, warm and rounded. Grand Soir smells like a torrent of gold: opulence in a bottle. Any downsides? A lack of versatility. It’s mandatory for freezing winter nights and elegant events: night, cold, and class. Others might wear it in the office, just as some wear Oud to the gym. Outside of that, it’s pure quality, as MFK always does. I still haven’t smelled anything from them that isn’t top-tier, whether you like it or not, but they know how to make perfumes.