Black Imperial
Imperial Parfums2023
Side by side
Black Imperial vs. Grand Soir
Grand Soir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Black Imperial | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Imperial
Powdery
Violet
Patchouli
Woody
Vanilla
Amber
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Grand Soir
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Aromatic
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
VioletBergamot
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
Heart
RoseSpicy Notes
LavenderSiam Benzoin
Base
PatchouliBourbon VanillaAmber
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Imperial | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Powdery violet usually whispers. Here, it commands. If you have avoided violets for being too delicate, Black Imperial rewrites that story. The fragrance takes an often-overlooked material and gives.Black Imperial
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
Best price, size by size
| Black Imperial | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $319.60ecosmetics |
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