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    Side by side

    Walimah vs. Chergui

    Walimah by Areej Le Doré bottle

    Walimah

    Areej Le Doré
    Extrait2018
    Very similar
    Chergui by Serge Lutens bottle

    Chergui

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2001
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Walimah vs. Chergui
    WalimahChergui
    ConcentrationExtraitEau de Parfum
    Launched20182001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerRussian AdamChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Walimah

    Floral
    Woody
    Sweet
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Oud
    Aromatic

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Yellow ChampacaMagnolia
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    OudTobaccoCacao PodSaffronCinnamon
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    VetiverPeru BalsamLabdanum
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Walimah vs. Chergui
    WalimahChergui
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances whisper. Walimah doesn't. The 8-10 hour longevity isn't a feature, it's a commitment. You wear this knowing full well what you're signing up for. Opulent. Classical.Walimah
    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