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Grand Soir Eau de Parfum bottle Grand Soir EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.522 Grand Soir Parfum bottle No.522 Grand Soir Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Grand Soir EDP
A gold-drenched amber masterpiece-majestic, enveloping, and effortlessly luxurious. Grand Soir is the scent of candlelit evenings and timeless elegance, best worn when you want to make an unforgettable impression.
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Our Verdict - No.522 Grand Soir Parfum
No.522 goes straight for MFK's Grand Soir formula - amber, vanilla and benzoin stacked into a golden, resinous glow. It arrives sweeter and more one-dimensional than the original's slow-building richness, with less of the lavender-labdanum balance that keeps Grand Soir from tipping into simple gourmand territory, but the amber-vanilla core is a faithful match.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Grand Soir EDP
No.522 Grand Soir Parfum

Notes

Only in Grand Soir
Labdanum 51% Orange 49%
Only in No.522 Grand Soir
Vanilla 52% Amber 48%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 49% vs 56%
Only in Grand Soir
Lavender 51%
Only in No.522 Grand Soir
Tonka Bean 44%

Accords

Grand Soir No.522 Grand Soir
100%
Amber
90%
85%
Sweet
50%
Vanilla
75%
60%
Powdery
50%
Warm Spicy
35%
Amber shared
100%
90%
Sweet shared
85%
50%
75%
60%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
35%

Performance

Grand Soir No.522 Grand Soir
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Grand Soir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Its deep, sweet resinous amber and vanilla are enveloping and best suited for cold weather, making it a natural fit for winter and fall. The density and warmth may overwhelm in heat, so it is less ideal for spring and rarely suitable for summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Grand Soir is opulent and projects strongly, making it perfect for formal events and romantic evenings. Its richness can be too much for office or casual wear, and it is unsuited for athletic settings.

No.522 Grand Soir

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, sweet, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Grand Soir EDP
No.522 Grand Soir Parfum
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