Soir Eau de Parfum bottle Soir
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2024 Year 2025
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Tonka Sel-Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Tonka Sel-Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Soir
This Grand Soir dupe is a bit of a gamble upon first spray, with maceration reportedly unlocking its true potential. Expect a rich, cozy amber experience that's a steal for the price, provided you can be patient.
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Our Verdict - Tonka Sel-Noir
This one's a real love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions like no other. If 'ashtray with caramel' sounds like your jam, dive in. Otherwise, proceed with extreme caution; this isn't a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 9%
Floral 5% 5%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 3% 1%
Sweet 28% 26%
Warm 22% 21%
Woody 23% 14%
Earthy 16% 15%
Animalic 5% 10%
Fresh 10% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Soir EdP
Tonka Sel-Noir EdP

Notes

Accords

Soir Tonka Sel-Noir
100%
Amber
100%
82%
Woody
69%
79%
Vanilla
82%
45%
Sweet
67%
Tobacco
67%
65%
Powdery
61%
51%
Balsamic
58%
50%
Warm Spicy
55%
Aromatic
54%
51%
Lavender
Musky
48%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
82%
69%
Vanilla shared
79%
82%
Sweet shared
45%
67%
67%
Powdery shared
65%
61%
Balsamic shared
51%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
55%
54%
51%
48%

Performance

Soir Tonka Sel-Noir
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Soir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, long-lasting performance and rich amber profile make it less suitable for a typical office setting. This is a scent for intimate dates and formal evenings, where its cozy, sexy aura can truly shine.

Tonka Sel-Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

Given the strong, divisive opening and the overall unconventional scent profile, this is not suitable for office wear or casual daytime use. Its peculiar charm might work for a daring date night or an edgy formal event, but its limited mass appeal means it won't be a crowd-pleaser.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Vanilla, Woody accords and Pepper, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Soir
Tonka Sel-Noir
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