Insulo vs Grand Soir

Insulo by Jeroboam receives mixed feedback from the community, with its primary weakness being poor projection and sillage that causes it to be undetectable to many wearers. While some appreciate it as a layering fragrance that adds sweetness to combinations, others find it too subtle or report olfactory fatigue when wearing it. Overall, it appears to be a niche choice that works better as a supplementary fragrance rather than a standalone scent.

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.