Black Vanilla Man
Exuma ParfumsEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Black Vanilla Man vs. Grand Soir
Is Black Vanilla Man better than Grand Soir?
Grand Soir rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
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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 Black Vanilla Man and Grand Soir?
| Black Vanilla Man | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Vanilla Man and Grand Soir smell?
Black Vanilla Man
Vanilla
Amber
Sweet
Tobacco
Woody
Rum
Balsamic
Musky
Grand Soir
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Aromatic
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Vanilla Man and Grand Soir share?
Top
RoseNeroliRum
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
Heart
Cashmere WoodTobaccoViolet Leaf
LavenderSiam Benzoin
Base
LabdanumTonka BeanVanilla
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanVanilla
VanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka Bean
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumSiam Benzoin
Amber
Cashmere Wood
Amber
Citric Notes
Neroli
Orange
Floral Notes
Rose
Lavender
Where they fit
When and where do Black Vanilla Man and Grand Soir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Vanilla Man or Grand Soir?
| Black Vanilla Man | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Vanilla Man and Grand Soir?
Most masculine vanillas play it straight. This one doesn't. The rum opens sharp, the rose sneaks in from the left field, and the tobacco underneath keeps everything honest.Black Vanilla Man
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 Black Vanilla Man and Grand Soir
| Black Vanilla Man | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $319.60ecosmetics |
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