MFK Grand Soir Episode # 353

[@jimkerslake]

The moment I smelled Grand Soir it went straight into my top 10 and has remained there - along with Timbuktu, Habit Rouge, and French Lover. This is another one that, one day, will be gone, and we will be reminiscing about it and chasing vintage bottles.

[@ACSmellsGood]

Hopefully that day wouldn't come because this is all synthetic.

[@ElbaAlbertovna]

This is already being discontinued i believe so i got the bigger bottle.

[@ucantfixstupid7443]

Hello AC. You hit a real soft spot in my heart with this one.This scent is amazing.Warm, inviting, and lasts a very long time.My wife loves when I wear it.A couple of more reasonably priced amber scents are Elie Saab #3 and S.T.Dupont Royal Amber.Be safe.

[@ACSmellsGood]

Thank you my friend, I haven't tried Royal Amber yet but I will keep an eye out for it now.

[@milindd8309]

I have this, and your analysis are so perfect. 👌

[@prototp1]

Thanks sir , Benzoin is really glossy vanilla note . Grand soir is amazing as well and you're right about its high price. I would get one for myself soon. Great review as always 👏

[@ACSmellsGood]

I think you will enjoy it a lot!

[@perfumeryjournal95]

i smelt this over the years and didnt like it. I got the 11ml x 8 sample kit of MFK in November and this blew me away and it started my love for ambers. I got and tried a lot of amber but i realised that Grand Soir is the ideal amber for me and once the remaining 3-4ml is finished ill get a bottle for sure

[@ACSmellsGood]

If you like this so much, try Soul.

[@perfumeryjournal95]

@@ACSmellsGood I wanted to for ages but i live on a small island and cant get the brand to deliver to me and no one is selling this.

[@ACSmellsGood]

@@perfumeryjournal95 I see.

[@enriquevasquez9088]

One of my favorites from MFK. What are your thoughts on Tango from Masque Milano and Ambre Loup from Rania J.

[@ACSmellsGood]

I like tango, but I couldn't understand why it was so pricey. I think Ambre Loup is more complex and serious and all of these 3. I have a bottle and will review soon.

[@solokom]

I got a 70ml bottle for €110 and in the EU MFKs aren't actually THAT expensive in general. From their website itself, Grand Soir is €160 but you can get it cheaper from other shops and since this perfume is super potent you get a lot out of this 70ml. I never spray more than 3 times. In this regard you should give it a 9/10 ;)

[@mylesmw]

What are these other shops you are talking about?

[@solokom]

@@mylesmw Grand Soir I got from Amazon. It was a special offer. But mostly I buy through Idealo. They compare many online shops in the EU and you can take advantage of the different prices in the countries of the EU.

[@cowboycrunchies]

Great review AC, tried it but wasn’t immediately blown away at first; did find it very linear and at couldn’t see what all the hype was about. Fast forward a few months, was at work and one of my colleagues came in wearing this, they left an immense sillage trail that smelt great. Had to ask them what it was, to my surprise it was this one! Needless to say I’ve done a complete 180. I think It’s true where you say it’s been crafted similarly to BR540 as I think this one smells great in the air as opposed to off the skin. Nice one 👍

[@ACSmellsGood]

Couldn't agree more buddy, this one has a fantastic trail, thats why it gets so many compliments.

[@AccentShmaccent]

Love this juice... thanks for reviewing it!

[@ACSmellsGood]

Absolute pleasure, glad you liked it.

[@PP-rx5zy]

I love the quotes in your videos AC!

[@ACSmellsGood]

I am glad to hear that buddy.

[@oceansoflorewi]

Over twenty four hours later including a beasty 8 hour sleep- this stuff is STILL on my arm. Phenomenal!!!

[@stoyankostov9849]

Really classy review! As sexy as the fragrance itself. I’ve had my eyes on it for quite some time, but I believe I will pull the trigger on Patit Matin... !

[@cliftonledbetter1368]

Love Amber and love this one AC

[@lyndonearlington5986]

Lovely review my brother. This is absolutely powerful and relaxing review. I need to try MFK

[@ACSmellsGood]

Very nice fragrance buddy but start with a decant you can get one.

[@peters7788]

Thanks AC, that was great. This was a love at first sniff for me, in a department store. This one just glows! I have the Perfume Parlour interpretation of Grand Soir, and it's close enough to scratch the itch. If you could mention any of the other bright Ambers which do the job for less, that would be fantastic👍

[@ACSmellsGood]

Peter couple of bright ones would be Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato, Nicolai Ambre Cashmere and my favorite Costume National Soul.

[@peters7788]

Brilliant thanks, you're the best in the game!

[@alehenderson83]

Always on point. One of the greatest reviewers ever. Although , in this case, for me GS from MFK is a 9,5!! 😁 Love from Italy

[@ACSmellsGood]

I am glad to hear that Ale.

[@ArunKumar-mw6ld]

Congrats for achieving 13k subscriptions sir, family is getting bigger and ur reputation in the community as well😃 very happy for you. I would be happy to see ur review on TF NOIR EXTREME before the summer starts. 🙏 I ended up buying Soul as grand soir doesn’t fit my wallet. Have a nice weekend sir.🤝

[@ACSmellsGood]

Thank you Arun, family is surely getting bigger :) and I couldn't thank amazing subscribers like you more. If I can find a sample somewhere of TF Noir Extreme I will definately review it mate. What do you think of Soul?

[@ArunKumar-mw6ld]

@@ACSmellsGood Soul is stylish, radiant, sexy and happy scent I would say.... I’m gonna spray this when I want to really show off 😃 performance was great. I think Mr. Ropion is a master in making stylish gems.

[@danspanos]

I really like this one a lot! Even more than BR540, which I know goes against the grain a little bit. Great review as always, my friend!

[@ACSmellsGood]

I know you like MFKs a lot! Good to see you Dan :)

[@danspanos]

@@ACSmellsGood Always good to see you as well, AC! 🍻

[@SamuelGustav]

I agree with you AC, stunning scent but I've never went for a full bottle, a bit too linear and gets boring easily with repeated use, also it's so potent very little goes along way, for the occasions I use it, my 10ml decant have lasted a couple years now, and won't finish it that soon. One thing for sure, even ppl that are not into fragrances compliment it

[@ACSmellsGood]

Haha yes Samuel, MFK fragrances do that bit well, they get you compliments, same is the case with 540.

[@richuncle9689]

The hype is real with this one. It's great

[@ACSmellsGood]

If you say so Gabriel :)

[@Schatje79]

Great take on Grand Soir. Mine is similar in some respects. I find it to be a simple, clean amber for the most part. It's bright and the signature choice of musks gives it this, powdery, soapy accord more and more as it dries down to my nose. Between the hype and the cost, I haven't been able to justify a full bottle yet. After buying bottles of Amberland, Soul, Noir Ambre, etc...those have spoiled me rotten! lol

[@ACSmellsGood]

Yeah, I also find it clean and single layered amber because its not amber in the true sense of the word, its amberwood. Thats one thing which makes me wonder why its so expensive, but then BR540 is even more expensive.

[@porousdumasia3256]

This is a Amber masterpiece

[@ACSmellsGood]

Glad to hear that

[@joeoud8465]

I want to remember you for one Amber fragrance that you will love it, I'm sure, it's from guerlain, enscense mythique, I hope you can find a sample to know how much butiful and u will looove it, remember this 😉👌🌹

[@ACSmellsGood]

I actually tried it, and maybe I had a bad sample, I abolutely hated it, and that doesn't happen to me with Guerlain fragrances. I will try and sample it again.

[@Papikristo]

You are the man

[@ACSmellsGood]

Thank you : )

[@BasitKhan-jr5rx]

Sir ❤️🇵🇰how to spot fake fragrances ? Like” if i wanna buy Rasasi perfumes or others ? Do they have any method to check there Originality ? Thanks from pakistan 🇵🇰

[@ACSmellsGood]

Thank you Basit, I would buy from a reputed seller or straight from the authorized retailer.

[@plamenski5244]

I love Grand Soir. Such a classy and addictive scent, confidence and sex appeal in a bottle for me.

[@ndolezi00]

Is it worth it to get the 200ml, Over the 70ml?

[@ashenabkermanshah8791]

Is it similar to costume national soul?

[@ACSmellsGood]

No.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed 🌙

[@ACSmellsGood]

Thank you Michael.

[@michaelbullock8011]

You welcome keep ☝ the good work

[@celestialwafts3452]

Totally agree with you man. This one is certainly good but not something out of this world for it's price tag. What a wonderfully balanced review buddy. By the way, can you review oud satin mood in the future 🙏

[@ACSmellsGood]

I will definitely try to review Oud Satin Mood Sourabh.

[@Govinda_005]

Top 15 Spring list 2021 next?

[@ACSmellsGood]

Soon, its not quite spring here in the UK. Its so cold I dont feel like smelling anything spring like.

[@j.o1392]

This smells similar to Mugler Pure Havane to my nose. I just find GS a bit less interesting. But performance is awesome

[@itskyyuuuu]

Pure havane makes me feel sick lol

[@ACSmellsGood]

It used to do that to me as well, but only if I had 4 - 6 sprays on.

[@mylesmw]

@@itskyyuuuu likewise, pure Havane had some kind of “cardboard” smell - I can’t quite describe it, but I felt ill wearing it.

[@gamalielcenteno4801]

👍👍👍

[@Tyronieus]

Big like, not a love for me. Very, very classy fragrance.

[@ACSmellsGood]

I am the same Tyrone :)

[@hammothw4814]

this one is more feminine, for those who don't want that

[@larryasiedu7704]

Really AC? I really really really hate this fragrance. It feels so stiff and so bland to me. Too linear which is just there, and doesn't even transform.

[@ACSmellsGood]

Yes, it doesn't transform much.