Grand Soir vs Amber Oud Gold Edition
How does the $18 dupe stack up against the $290 original?
Original
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Grand Soir
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
$290 / 70mL
$4.14/mL
Notes
Top: saffron, cinnamon
Heart: benzoin, labdanum
Base: amber, tonka bean, vanilla
Dupe — 9/10 Match
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Amber Oud Gold Edition
Al Haramain
$18 / 60mL
$0.30/mL
Notes
Top: saffron, labdanum
Heart: benzoin, amber
Base: vanilla, musk
Head-to-Head
| Attribute | Grand Soir | Amber Oud Gold Edition | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $290 | $18 | Amber Oud Gold Edition |
| Price per mL | $4.14 | $0.30 | Amber Oud Gold Edition |
| Longevity | — | 9 hours | — |
| Sillage | — | Strong | — |
| Similarity | — | 9/10 | — |
| Value Rating | — | 10/10 | — |
The Verdict
Stealth luxury — most people won't believe this costs $18. One of the best value dupes on the market.
Pros
- Rich benzoin-amber that rivals the original
- Incredible longevity for an $18 fragrance
- Beautiful warm amber dry down
Cons
- Less polished blending than Grand Soir
- Bottle feels cheap despite good juice
You save $272 (94% off) by choosing Amber Oud Gold Edition over Grand Soir.
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