Crystal Saffron vs Grand Soir

Crystal Saffron is a polarizing niche fragrance with outstanding longevity that divides the community. While admirers appreciate its unique, weird metallic-saffron profile and beast-mode performance, detractors find it overly synthetic and too strong for practical wear, with many questioning whether the premium price justifies its existence given similar alternatives available.

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.