Side-by-side comparison of Blend No.83 by Imaginary Authors and Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Imaginary Authors
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
30 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
5.5
/10
Blend No. 83 shows promise with an impressive coffee and chocolate opening but disappoints many with weak projection and a heavy benzoin dry down that doesn't match the initial appeal. The fragrance's performance issues and lack of sampling availability make it a risky blind buy at the $105 price point.
92 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
8.2
/10
Grand Soir is widely praised by the r/fragrance community as an exceptional niche fragrance with a strong opening that develops into a sophisticated amber-vanilla composition. The community strongly recommends sampling before purchasing (MFK offers 6 samples for €14) and notes that while it's not similar to Carlisle, it's a masterfully crafted scent with impressive longevity that many consider a collection essential.