Grand Soir
Maison Francis KurkdjianEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Grand Soir vs. Quintessence (2020)
Is Grand Soir better than Quintessence (2020)?
Grand Soir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberVanillaCedar
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 Grand Soir and Quintessence (2020)?
| Grand Soir | Quintessence (2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Manos Gerakinis |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Grand Soir and Quintessence (2020) smell?
Grand Soir
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Aromatic
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Quintessence (2020)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Patchouli
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Grand Soir and Quintessence (2020) share?
Top
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
SaffronBlack PepperClove
Heart
LavenderSiam Benzoin
PatchouliArtemisiaOudCedar
Base
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
AmberVanillaBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka Bean
VanillaBenzoin
Woody Notes
Cedar
OudCedar
Amber
Amber
Amber
Where they fit
When and where do Grand Soir and Quintessence (2020) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Grand Soir or Quintessence (2020)?
| Grand Soir | Quintessence (2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Grand Soir and Quintessence (2020)?
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 name isn't a boast, it's a summary. Quintessence packs the full Gerakinis vocabulary (oud, patchouli, amber) into something that wears like a memory rather than a statement.Quintessence (2020)
The hunt
Where to buy Grand Soir and Quintessence (2020)
| Grand Soir | Quintessence (2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $319.60ecosmetics | — |
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