Oud
ArmafEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Oud vs. Grand Soir
Is Oud better than Grand Soir?
Grand Soir rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberVanilla
ambervanillapowderyaromatic
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 Oud and Grand Soir?
| Oud | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oud and Grand Soir smell?
Oud
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Powdery
Woody
Patchouli
Leather
Grand Soir
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Aromatic
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud and Grand Soir share?
Top
Spicy NotesCarawaySageBergamot
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
Heart
Black PepperCedarwoodIris
LavenderSiam Benzoin
Base
AmberVanillaLeatherPatchouli
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka Bean
Amber
Amber
Amber
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Orange
Floral Notes
Iris
Lavender
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Oud and Grand Soir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud or Grand Soir?
| Oud | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud and Grand Soir?
The drydown alone justifies the price. That leather note sitting above amber and vanilla is rare at this bracket. Not the most nuanced oud, but it performs and projects like something twice the cost.Oud
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 Oud and Grand Soir
| Oud | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $319.60ecosmetics |
| Best offer | $40.60ecosmetics | — |
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