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    Grand Soir vs. Strings of Light in the Forest

    Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian bottle

    Grand Soir

    Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    Eau de Parfum2016
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Grand Soir rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Grand Soir vs. Strings of Light in the Forest
    Grand SoirStrings of Light in the Forest
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtrait de Parfum
    Launched20162024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerFrancis KurkdjianCaitlin Hayes
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Grand Soir

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Resinous
    Spicy
    Oriental

    Strings of Light in the Forest

    Lavender
    Vanilla
    Beeswax
    Aromatic
    Honey
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Spanish LabdanumOrange
    Labdanum
    Heart
    LavenderSiam Benzoin
    LavenderVanilla MilkshakeAmber
    Base
    AmberVanillaVenezuelan Tonka BeanTonka BeanMuskCedar
    AmbroxanBeeswaxVetiverHelvetolide

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Grand Soir vs. Strings of Light in the Forest
    Grand SoirStrings of Light in the Forest
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Grand Soir is the fragrance equivalent of a leather club chair in a darkened room. It smells expensive, it lasts, and it announces presence without screaming. The key is restraint in application.Grand Soir
    This is vanilla that doesn't apologize for being vanilla. No medicinal edge, no soapiness, no hesitation. The lavender keeps it honest, the beeswax keeps it warm.Strings of Light in the Forest

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Grand Soir vs. Strings of Light in the Forest
    Grand SoirStrings of Light in the Forest
    2.5 oz$319.60ecosmetics

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