Is The Parfum Hub Istanbul 59 a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir?
Grand Soir EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Istanbul 59 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
The dense amber-vanilla base and warm resinous opening are built for cold weather, feeling heavy and cloying in spring or summer heat.
Occasions
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
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Benzoin, Lavender, Cedar
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from the United Arab Emirates. How import charges work