Quintessence (2020)
Manos GerakinisEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Quintessence (2020) vs. Grand Soir
Grand Soir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Quintessence (2020) | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Manos Gerakinis | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Quintessence (2020)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Patchouli
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Grand Soir
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Aromatic
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronBlack PepperClove
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
Heart
PatchouliArtemisiaOudCedar
LavenderSiam Benzoin
Base
AmberVanillaBenzoin
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Quintessence (2020) | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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)
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
| Quintessence (2020) | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $319.60ecosmetics |
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