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    Side by side

    Oud Laque vs. Chergui

    Oud Laque by Les Bains Guerbois bottle

    Oud Laque

    Les Bains Guerbois
    Eau de Parfum2022
    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: Oud Laque vs. Chergui
    Oud LaqueChergui
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMathieu NardinChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Laque

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Fruity
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Animalic

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Dried FruitsCardamom
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    LeatherCloveGeranium
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    Siam BenzoinGuaiac WoodGurjan Balsam
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Laque vs. Chergui
    Oud LaqueChergui
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The opening is confrontational in the best way, cardamom's bite paired with geranium's unexpected sweetness. The sillage is strong, announcing its presence before you've fully entered the room.Oud Laque
    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