Soul
CoSTUME NATIONALEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Soul vs. Grand Soir
Is Soul better than Grand Soir?
Grand Soir rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vanilla
ambervanillaaromatic
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 Soul and Grand Soir?
| Soul | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Soul and Grand Soir smell?
Soul
Warm Spicy
Amber
Animalic
Oud
Vanilla
Leather
Patchouli
Aromatic
Grand Soir
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Aromatic
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Soul and Grand Soir share?
Top
CardamomPink PepperBergamot
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
Heart
OudLeatherGeranium
LavenderSiam Benzoin
Base
AmbergrisVanillaPatchouli
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka Bean
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Orange
Floral Notes
Geranium
Lavender
Woody Notes
Oud
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Soul and Grand Soir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Soul or Grand Soir?
| Soul | 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 Soul and Grand Soir?
Dominique Ropion doesn't do safe. The oud-leather core hits like a statement, warm, assertive, with nothing to prove. If you want a fragrance that whispers, look elsewhere.Soul
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 Soul and Grand Soir
| Soul | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $319.60ecosmetics |
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