Closed Gate
Haute Fragrance Company HFCEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Closed Gate vs. Chergui
Chergui rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Closed Gate | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2001 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Benoit Bergia | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Closed Gate
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Vanilla
Powdery
Green
Musky
Warm Spicy
Chergui
Amber
Sweet
Tobacco
Honey
Powdery
Green
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Sichuan Pepper
HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
Heart
Green NotesSandalwoodBlack Pepper
IrisRoseIncense
Base
LabdanumVanillaMusk
AmberSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Closed Gate | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a fragrance that plays it cool until it doesn't. The pepper-laced opening reads sharp, almost prickly, then the vanilla arrives and suddenly it wants to be held.Closed Gate
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