Sunshine Man vs Grand Soir

Sunshine Man is a highly divisive fragrance that either delights or disappoints depending on tolerance for its unusual opening and unconventional character. The drydown is universally praised for its creamy, sweet vanilla-tonka bean profile, but the strong medicinal lavender and green notes in the opening are polarizing. With discontinuation confirmed and only remaining stock available, sampling is strongly recommended before purchasing at retail price.

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.