Nocturna
Royal CrownEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Nocturna vs. Grand Soir
Is Nocturna better than Grand Soir?
Grand Soir rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
ambervanillapowderysweet
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 Nocturna and Grand Soir?
| Nocturna | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Nocturna and Grand Soir smell?
Nocturna
Fruity
Amber
Vanilla
Fresh
Powdery
Animalic
Sweet
Aquatic
Grand Soir
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Aromatic
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nocturna and Grand Soir share?
Top
LycheePeachWhite Honeydew Melon
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumOrange
Heart
MagnoliaSandalwood
LavenderSiam Benzoin
Base
AmbergrisBourbon VanillaFrankincenseMuskPeony
AmberVanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka BeanMuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Bourbon Vanilla
VanillaTonka BeanVenezuelan Tonka Bean
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Spanish LabdanumLabdanumSiam Benzoin
Floral Notes
MagnoliaPeony
Lavender
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Nocturna and Grand Soir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Nocturna or Grand Soir?
| Nocturna | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nocturna and Grand Soir?
The peach-vanilla combo is distinctive enough that people either lean in or step back. That's the whole point, Nocturna rewards those who choose it, not everyone who passes by.Nocturna
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
Where to buy Nocturna and Grand Soir
| Nocturna | Grand Soir | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $319.60ecosmetics |
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