Xtraem
Aether2018
Side by side
Xtraem vs. Grand Soir
Is Xtraem better than Grand Soir?
Grand Soir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
AmberMusk
powderyamber
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Xtraem and Grand Soir?
| Xtraem | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Anne‑Sophie Behaghel | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Xtraem and Grand Soir smell?
Xtraem
Powdery
Musky
Amber
Woody
Animalic
Grand Soir
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Aromatic
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Xtraem and Grand Soir share?
Top
Ambroxan
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
Heart
Powdery Notes
LavenderSiam Benzoin
Base
AmberMuskWoody Notes
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Amber
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Xtraem and Grand Soir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Xtraem or Grand Soir?
| Xtraem | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Xtraem and Grand Soir?
Some fragrances announce themselves. Xtraem doesn't. It sits close and insists. Built around the maximum dose of ambroxan, it becomes the scent you notice on someone and can't quite place.Xtraem
Grand Soir doesn't whisper. It leans fully into its amber-vanilla identity, offering an unapologetic, intimate warmth that stays close to the skin. Bold in its simplicity.Grand Soir
The hunt
Where to buy Xtraem and Grand Soir
| Xtraem | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $319.60ecosmetics |
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