Ingredients 07-2012 vs Grand Soir

Ingredients 07-2012 by Maison Crivelli is a divisive niche fragrance that generates strong but mixed reactions within the community. While some enthusiasts genuinely love its unique and distinctive character, reviewers note it's a challenging scent that's better appreciated by adventurous collectors than mainstream wearers, with limited accessibility and high sampling costs being additional barriers to discovery.

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.