Grand Soir
Maison Francis KurkdjianEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Grand Soir vs. Essence No. 3 Ambre
Is Grand Soir better than Essence No. 3 Ambre?
Grand Soir rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LabdanumAmberVanilla
ambersweetpowdery
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 Grand Soir and Essence No. 3 Ambre?
| Grand Soir | Essence No. 3 Ambre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Grand Soir and Essence No. 3 Ambre smell?
Grand Soir
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Aromatic
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Essence No. 3 Ambre
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Grand Soir and Essence No. 3 Ambre share?
Top
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
OpoponaxSandalwood
Heart
LavenderSiam Benzoin
AmberPatchouli
Base
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
VanillaVetiverBenzoinLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka Bean
VanillaBenzoin
Resinous Notes
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumSiam Benzoin
Labdanum
Amber
Amber
Amber
Woody Notes
Cedar
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Grand Soir and Essence No. 3 Ambre work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Grand Soir or Essence No. 3 Ambre?
| Grand Soir | Essence No. 3 Ambre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Grand Soir and Essence No. 3 Ambre?
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
This is what amber smells like when it stops trying. No fireworks, no performance, just warmth that means something. Francis Kurkdjian built it like couture: every seam invisible.Essence No. 3 Ambre
The hunt
Where to buy Grand Soir and Essence No. 3 Ambre
| Grand Soir | Essence No. 3 Ambre | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $319.60ecosmetics | — |
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