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    Cloud Illusions vs. Chergui

    Clearly related
    Chergui by Serge Lutens bottle

    Chergui

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2001
    New comparison

    Chergui rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cloud Illusions vs. Chergui
    Cloud IllusionsChergui
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJono BornsteinChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cloud Illusions

    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Green
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Sweet
    Powdery

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Australian Blue CypressMintBlueberry
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    IrisBubble GumOrris Root
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    Hawaiian SandalwoodAmbergrisMusk
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cloud Illusions vs. Chergui
    Cloud IllusionsChergui
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The bubblegum note in the heart is either going to pull you in or make you put the bottle down. But here's the thing: it works. Iris gives it structure, blueberry keeps it grounded.Cloud Illusions
    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