Wicked Good vs Grand Soir

Gallagher Fragrances is highly regarded by the r/fragrance community as one of the most reliable niche houses with excellent value. Multiple community members recommend it as the best bang for your buck when sampling new niche brands, noting that the fragrances are consistently well-made with few complete failures, making it an ideal entry point for those exploring niche perfumery.

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.