Is Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir?
Grand Soir EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2022 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Barakkat Ambre Eve EDP
Grand Soir and Barakkat Ambre Eve share a similar amber profile, but Grand Soir justifies its higher price with superior depth and complexity. Ambre Eve, while a commendable dupe, can sometimes come across as more linear and less nuanced. The opening is where they differ the most, with Ambre Eve sometimes having a medicinal or 'coke' vibe that Grand Soir avoids. If budget is a primary concern, Ambre Eve is a solid choice. However, for a truly luxurious and refined amber experience, Grand Soir is the clear winner.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Grand Soir
- Barakkat Ambre Eve
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the highest quality ingredients and a refined scent profile.
- You appreciate depth and complexity in your fragrances.
- You want a smoother, less medicinal opening.
- You prefer a fragrance with a more luxurious feel.
- You want a long-lasting Grand Soir alternative at a budget price.
- You are okay with a less complex and slightly synthetic scent.
- You prioritize value for money above all else.
- You don't mind a potentially divisive opening.
Amber, benzoin and vanilla wrapped in a golden, powdery haze, with labdanum and a touch of lavender in the middle. Rich, resinous and glowing, made for winter nights.
A big, sweet amber in the vein of Grand Soir: labdanum and bitter orange up top, benzoin in the middle, vanilla, tonka and cedar below. Resinous, cosy and long-lasting, for evenings and cold weather.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Amber
24%
vs
26%
Vanilla
22%
vs
20%
Labdanum
15%
vs
10%
Benzoin
8%
vs
17%
Tonka Bean
7%
vs
11%
Cedar
1%
vs
10%
Lavender
10% share of the perfume
Orange
8% share of the perfume
Musk
2% share of the perfume
Bitter Orange
3% share of the perfume
Labdanum
15%
vs
10%
Orange
8% share of the perfume
Bitter Orange
3% share of the perfume
Amber
24%
vs
26%
Vanilla
22%
vs
20%
Tonka Bean
7%
vs
11%
Cedar
1%
vs
10%
Musk
2% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Thick amber, vanilla and benzoin are pure winter, with autumn next. Heat makes them suffocating.
Occasions
Built for formal events and romantic evenings, where its richness and reach count for something. Too heavy for the office or a casual daytime outing.
Seasons
Amber, vanilla and benzoin are cold-weather comforts: autumn and winter. Heat would make them heavy.
Occasions
Strong and long-lasting, it is better suited to evenings, dates and special events than the office. It can be worn casually for comfort.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Benzoin, Labdanum, Cedar
Adds bitter orange, drops lavender and musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Barakkat Ambre Eve EDP
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