The smell in short
The first thing you smell is spanish labdanum and orange. The heart brings lavender and siam benzoin. On the skin it settles into amber and vanilla. Overall it smells amber and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Kurkdjian Grand Soir notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir EDP
Kurkdjian Grand Soir EDP comes from Maison Francis. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
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Who will like Kurkdjian Grand Soir
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by vanilla and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and vanilla smells and notes like lavender and amber. Less obvious notes include tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.75 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Kurkdjian Grand Soir through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €453. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Being Frenshe Cashmere Vanilla and Nest Golden Nectar. Base notes like amber and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Kurkdjian Grand Soir, try these
Similar picks to try: Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (6 shared notes), Being Frenshe Cashmere Vanilla (7 shared notes), Nest Golden Nectar (7 shared notes) and Mugler A*Men (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
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Questions people ask
Does Kurkdjian Grand Soir project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Is Kurkdjian Grand Soir unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.