Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir
What it is: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir is an ambery woody Eau de Parfum built around labdanum, lavandin, cinnamon leaf, benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean. It is rich, resinous and deliberately evening-oriented.
Fragrance character: Warm amber, balsamic sweetness and spice with a dense vanilla-benzoin drydown. Broad wearer consensus supports strong projection and extended longevity.
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Key Notes
Cistus Labdanum, Lavandin, Cinnamon Leaf, Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, heart and base pyramid.
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Perfumer
- Francis Kurkdjian
- Release year
- 2016
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Ambery Woody
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Strong
- Strength
- Strong
- Scent profile
- Amber, Woody, Resinous, Warm, Sweet
- Full bottle size
- 70 mL / 2.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
Key notes: Cistus Labdanum, Lavandin, Cinnamon Leaf, Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, middle and base pyramid.
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Amber, Woody, Resinous, Warm, Sweet
The profile leans sweeter and more rounded, with vanilla or gourmand facets contributing warmth and richness.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Winter
- Best for
- Evening, Date Night, Formal, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Night
- Mood
- Opulent, Warm, Sensual
Sweeter, richer facets give Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its opulent, warm, sensual character suits evening, date night, formal, special occasion.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir is a dense ambery-woody Eau de Parfum built for warmth and evening impact. Cistus labdanum forms the resinous core, while lavandin adds an aromatic lift and cinnamon leaf introduces dry spice. Benzoin deepens the amber effect with balsamic sweetness, and vanilla rounds the composition without turning it into a simple gourmand. Tonka bean adds a smooth, slightly powdery warmth that extends through the drydown. Francis Kurkdjian frames Grand Soir around the glow and scale of a grand Parisian evening, making richness and persistence central to the experience. It should suit shoppers who enjoy opulent amber, resins, vanilla, and spice in cooler weather. The overall effect is warm, sensual, enveloping, and unmistakably formal.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Paris fragrance house founded by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya. Conceived as an olfactory wardrobe, the Maison spans fresh citrus and musks, roses and florals, woods, amber, oud, and concentrated extrait interpretations. Its collections pair precise material construction with expressive themes, including Baccarat Rouge 540, À la rose, Gentle Fluidity, APOM, Amyris, OUD, and Grand Soir.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 70 mL / 2.4 fl oz.