Bonjour Brian,
Just had a look at these chaps and agree that Connoisseur do have a certain something.
I've got a 24 figure unit of charging French Dragoons which I bought second-hand a decade ago and they've fought many a battle for me, often successfully. They're usually brigaded with my 24 figure "at rest" Front Rank Dragoon regiment which provides an interesting comparison and does show that Connoisseur retain a lasting appeal.
Your chaps look so good that you succumb to acquiring some more!
Cheers,
Paul