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Grand Soir Eau de Parfum bottle Grand Soir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
XJ Decas Eau de Parfum bottle XJ Decas 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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - XJ Decas EDP
This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a bubblegum masterpiece, others find it shockingly bad, cloying, or just plain old. You'll either love its sweet, resinous warmth with a citrus zing, or you'll be running for the hills. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Grand Soir EDP
XJ Decas EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Benzoin 49% vs 43%
Only in Grand Soir
Lavender 51%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 22% vs 37%
Musk 16% vs 23%
Only in XJ Decas
Resin 39%

Accords

Grand Soir XJ Decas
100%
Amber
100%
85%
Sweet
58%
Vanilla
66%
Citrus
65%
Balsamic
62%
60%
Powdery
55%
Tuberose
51%
Tobacco
49%
Iris
46%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
85%
58%
66%
65%
62%
Powdery shared
60%
55%
51%
49%
46%

Performance

Grand Soir XJ Decas
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

XJ Decas

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and sweet, resinous character make it a bit much for most office environments, though some find it versatile. It shines in cooler weather casual and date settings, with its warmth and unique profile, while its elegance can also suit formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, sweet, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Grand Soir EDP
XJ Decas EDP
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