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Grand Soir Eau de Parfum bottle Grand Soir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Istanbul 59 Eau de Parfum bottle Istanbul 59 EDP

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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 - Istanbul 59 EDP
Istanbul 59 is The Parfum Hub's take on Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Grand Soir, going straight for the labdanum-amber-vanilla core but with a simpler, less resinous build and far less staying power. It captures the warm, sweet-amber evening mood of the original at a fraction of the price, without the smoky depth or the twelve-hour longevity that make Grand Soir a benchmark.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Grand Soir EDP
Istanbul 59 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Labdanum 51% vs 58%
Orange 48% vs 41%
Shared Notes
Lavender 50% vs 47%
Benzoin 49% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Amber 22% vs 26%
Vanilla 22% vs 23%
Tonka Bean 21% vs 21%
Musk 16% vs 15%
Cedar 16% vs 13%

Accords

Grand Soir Istanbul 59
100%
Amber
100%
85%
Sweet
35%
50%
Warm Spicy
70%
60%
Powdery
Vanilla
60%
Woody
40%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
85%
35%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
70%
60%
60%
40%

Performance

Grand Soir Istanbul 59
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Istanbul 59

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The dense amber-vanilla base and warm resinous opening are built for cold weather, feeling heavy and cloying in spring or summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

The warm, sweet amber character suits evening dates and formal occasions, but is too rich and heavy for the office or casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Grand Soir EDP
Istanbul 59 EDP
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