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    Absinthe vs. Chergui

    Absinthe by Franck Boclet bottle

    Absinthe

    Franck Boclet
    Eau de Parfum2015
    Moderately similar
    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: Absinthe vs. Chergui
    AbsintheChergui
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerFranck BocletChristopher Sheldrake
    Best season—Fall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Absinthe

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh
    Spicy
    Lavender
    Bitter
    Earthy
    Amber

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green Mandarin OrangeLavender
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    VermouthHeliotropeRhubarb
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    AmberwoodLeatherVetiver
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Absinthe vs. Chergui
    AbsintheChergui
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Absinthe is the fragrance for people who found the original too beautiful to drink. Bitter, bohemian, and unafraid of its own edge, this isn't a safe blind buy.Absinthe
    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Absinthe vs. Chergui
    AbsintheChergui
    3.4 oz$86.09fragrancenet—

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.