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8.5 / 10 167 Ratings
A popular perfume by Daise for women and men, released in 2011. The scent is sweet-resinous. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Sweet
Resinous
Spicy
Oriental
Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LavenderLavender Mandarin orangeMandarin orange BergamotBergamot Knurled EnvelopeKnurled Envelope
Heart Notes Heart Notes
BenzoinBenzoin CuminCumin CinnamonCinnamon LabdanumLabdanum TobaccoTobacco
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber Gaiac woodGaiac wood PatchouliPatchouli VanillaVanilla MuskMusk ZalkribtulZalkribtul
Ratings
Scent
8.5167 Ratings
Longevity
8.3162 Ratings
Sillage
8.0161 Ratings
Bottle
7.5162 Ratings
Value for money
9.2157 Ratings
Submitted by EeBee · last update on 12/03/2025.
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Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the Signature Collection collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to
Grand Soir (Eau de Parfum) by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Grand Soir Eau de Parfum
Eternal Oud by Lattafa Pride
Eternal Oud
Insurrection II Wild by Reyane Tradition
Insurrection II Wild

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Dionysos2022

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Dionysos2022
Top Review 20  
I found myself once again at my...
... sister's place in Vienna. And in this sweet, resinous city with its corners and edges, there is a perfumery that we usually only know as an online shop. There, I had the opportunity to try this fragrance. For this price, I found this scent simply genius and I just took it with me. In the evening, I applied it and we then went to a bar together. The fragrance was very well received.

Upon applying this fragrance, you first get citrus notes supported by the floral, calming lavender. Soon after, resinous and spicy accents come in with the smoky notes of tobacco. Additionally, woody and vanilla accords join in. The musk gives this scent a slightly powdery quality, and it becomes mysterious through the patchouli. Yes, there is a similarity to Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, but this one is a bit lighter.

The longevity and sillage are very good.

I see this fragrance for the Monsieur as suitable for those in their mid to late 20s at the earliest. For younger individuals, it simply feels too mature to my nose. On cold days, it feels most comfortable and makes an excellent impression. Those who want to wear it in the office or during leisure time during the day should apply it only subtly. However, in the evening for a dinner, a concert, or an opera visit, as well as in a bar or club, this perfume is simply captivating and noticeable.

Anyone who enjoys a resinous, sweet, woody, smoky, powdery scent with a few edges and corners should definitely give this a try for a small price.
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Mavespier

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Mavespier
Top Review 19  
Illusion d'Un Soir, the Illusion of an Evening
Illusion d'Un Soir - the illusion of an evening, a peculiar name yet very fitting. It is a slightly younger alternative to its wealthy big stepbrother from another mother, the "Grand Soir | Maison Francis Kurkdjian".
At first, it is a bit louder and fruitier-sweet than its well-off big stepbrother, but it doesn't last as long on me. At its core, both are very resinous-spicy and feel most comfortable in an autumnal setting.

One day, I arrive at work, and the woman in the office stops me with: “Stop, there’s something I need to ask you - what perfume do you always wear?” To her disappointment, I had to inform her that I like to experiment, held out my arm, and she realized that Luna Rossa Sport was not what she was looking for. Then I had to move on and didn’t have time to tell her later that I remembered what it was - the Illusion d'Un Soir. Or was it the "Grand Soir | Maison Francis Kurkdjian"? The clothes from that last time didn’t help me either. I will let her nose decide and wear the Illusion d'Un Soir next time.

I really like the scent and it is something special if you only know vanilla bombs or fresh amber perfumes. A good candidate if you want to expand your collection towards resinous-spicy-sweet and a fantastic autumn fragrance. Whether it can conquer winter for me, I doubt, and I would only wear it in summer when the temperature has dropped at night. But that can also be an advantage - a fragrance where you know exactly when you can "rock" it.

Longevity and sillage: Compared to "Grand Soir | Maison Francis Kurkdjian", I find it louder, but also somewhat more fleeting. This may also be due to the fact that I’m not as careful with spraying this one. With the price-performance ratio (10/10), you can happily re-spray it if you miss it. I give it a 7 and an 8.

I find the bottle attractive, the cap is of good quality, and the sprayer is okay.

And who is this for? You are over 25, looking for a signature scent for autumn, but find Grand Soir too expensive? Then this is a candidate for you.
My overall rating 8/10.
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This probably will be one of the clones I don't come back to downgrade the rating, after more time with it. It's a great scent.
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Closer to Grand Soir than Eternal Oud, but less L/S. Okay for the Price, but go with Eternal Oud if you want others to smell it too.
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Sweet. Heavy. Not for summer. Still elegantly light-footed. The Chuck Norris of fragrances: It carries you, not the other way around.
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Very, very close to Grand Soir. I actually like the FOMO a bit better, as it's less overpowering in the dry down.
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10
In my eyes, the perfect autumn/winter scent. Beautifully sweet and elegant. Smells exactly like Grand Soir, H/S top.
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10
A slightly resinous sweetness caresses the body, with a hint of fresh citrus as well. It makes this scent exciting.
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99% like Grand Soir but with much better sillage. Delivers insane quality for the price.
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Kashmiri cozy start. Lavender, tobacco, and cinnamon soft like a bed. Reference to the finest vanilla. Wooden slats with patch screws. Divine power!
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There are good dupes
But I’ve never experienced one better than the original,
a bit fruitier & fresher
The rest is 1:1 MFK
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Very fruity, sweet, with a strange note in the background. I miss the resinous quality of the original. More pleasant towards the base.
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