I was using previously unee Auchan brand carafe, not very beautiful, that I was offered. I do not regret this purchase, this decanter is very successful, aesthetically it is funny with its lid in pink kisses, form is orginale and friendly, (as it is not very compact you can even put it in the fridge on the bottle holder of the door) not necessarily very soft at the grip it says (I preferred a more rounded handle). And the water level, what difference with Auchan, filtered water is obtained much more quickly and I find the taste of this water Maxtra more neutral and pleasant, I served for everything, drinking but also for cooking food, soup, coffee ... The only small complaint I have, and that's why I did not put 5 stars is that it must be removed each time the entire lid fill it with water, a small hatch would have been welcome.