Grand Soir
Maison Francis KurkdjianEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Grand Soir vs. Quintessence (2020)
Grand Soir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
SaffronBlack PepperClove
Heart
LavenderSiam Benzoin
PatchouliArtemisiaOudCedar
Base
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
AmberVanillaBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Grand Soir | Quintessence (2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Grand Soir | Quintessence (2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $319.60ecosmetics | — |
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