Rose de Chine vs Grand Soir

Rose de Chine receives a mixed response from the community, with most appreciating its unisex quality and pleasant dry down, though some find it underwhelming on initial spray. The travel set format is praised as a practical way to experience the collection without significant investment, though opinions vary on whether it stands out compared to other releases like Rose D'Amalfi.

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.