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    Sandalwood Sacré vs. Chergui

    Clearly related
    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: Sandalwood Sacré vs. Chergui
    Sandalwood SacréChergui
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19792001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerYuri GutsatzChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sandalwood Sacré

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Mossy
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Aldehydic

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesLemon
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangJasmineGeranium
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    SandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCivetLabdanumTonka Bean
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sandalwood Sacré vs. Chergui
    Sandalwood SacréChergui
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is powdery in the way great vintage is powdery, not dated, but assured. The civet isn't a dare; it's a whisper. If you're after something that announces itself, keep walking.Sandalwood Sacré
    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