Close Up vs Grand Soir

Close Up by Olfactive Studio is praised as a beautiful, unique cherry fragrance that resonates with fragrance enthusiasts seeking distinctive scents. However, the community expresses concern about dramatic recent price increases and declining availability, with some retailers potentially discontinuing the brand.

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.