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    Al Rasi vs. Chergui

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    Chergui by Serge Lutens bottle

    Chergui

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2001
    New comparison

    Chergui rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Al Rasi vs. Chergui
    Al RasiChergui
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20162001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerGhanim Yaqoob Jumma KhurramChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Al Rasi

    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Cherry
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Floral

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotCherry
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    CarnationJasmineLily of the ValleyYlang-Ylang
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    BenzoinLabdanumOudPatchouliPeru BalsamStyraxTonka BeanVanillaVetiver
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Al Rasi vs. Chergui
    Al RasiChergui
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The cherry opening is the real draw here, sweet but not juvenile, backed by warm spice that gives it weight. Most flankers play it safe; this one earns its boldness.Al Rasi
    If you want the Moroccan desert in a bottle, this is it. Tobacco, honey, and incense create something rugged yet sweet. Not for those who prefer clean, aquatic fragrances.Chergui