Grand Soir dupes and clones
2 community-cited clones of Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Grand Soir (amber, vanilla, warm spicy, balsamic), ranked by how close the fragrance community rates them — with prices, longevity and honest notes so you can keep the scent and lose the price tag.
Grand Soir is a unisex fragrance from Maison Francis Kurkdjian, built around amber, vanilla, warm spicy, balsamic. Its note breakdown reads top: amber, labdanum; heart: benzoin, tonka bean; base: vanilla, cedar. At about $325 it is one of the more cloned scents in the hobby, which is exactly why so many budget houses have taken a run at it.
The 2 best Grand Soir clones, ranked
| Clone | House | Match | Price | Longevity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajwad | Lattafa | 82 | ~$30 / 60ml | 7-9h | cited as the highest-scoring Grand Soir-adjacent Lattafa on the warm amber-vanilla accord |
| Eternal Oud | Lattafa | 78 | ~$30 / 100ml | 8-10h | most recommended budget alternative; shares the amber-benzoin-vanilla warmth but adds plum and oud, so some reviewers call it only distantly related |
How much you save
The original runs about $325 for 70ml. The cheapest community-cited clone, Ajwad by Lattafa, is about $30 — roughly 91% less. Per millilitre that is about $4.64 down to $0.50. Skin chemistry decides the last 10%, so sample before you commit to a full bottle.
Try it yourself
Open Grand Soir in the dupe finder to see every clone side by side with similarity, longevity, sillage and an “if you like this, try…” trail into adjacent scents. New to these houses? Read clone houses explained first.
FAQ
What is the closest dupe to Grand Soir?
The most-cited Grand Soir clone is Ajwad by Lattafa, rated around 82% similar by the fragrance community, at roughly $30.
Is there a cheap Grand Soir dupe?
Yes. Ajwad by Lattafa is about $30 for 60ml, one of the most affordable Grand Soir alternatives that still tracks the original.
Are Grand Soir clones legal?
Yes. Every alternative listed here is a legal, independently-branded fragrance inspired by the original — not a counterfeit. They reinterpret the scent profile; they do not copy branding.
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