Side-by-side comparison of What About Pop by The House of Oud and Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
The House of Oud
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
| Attribute | What About Pop | Grand Soir |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | The House of Oud | Maison Francis Kurkdjian |
| Year | 2019 | 2016 |
| Rating | 3.81 | 4.30 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | feminine | feminine |
| Total Notes | 11 | 9 |
27 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
3.5
/10
What About Pop received negative reception from the r/fragrance community, with the primary criticism being its heavy reliance on ethyl maltol, musk, and tonka bean notes that made it feel generic and derivative. The fragrance was grouped with other disappointing releases and the House of Oud brand itself was noted for inconsistent quality, creating skepticism about the brand's execution overall.
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.