Shade
LushEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Shade vs. Chergui
Is Shade better than Chergui?
Chergui projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyamberwarm spicypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Shade and Chergui?
| Shade | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Emma Vincent | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shade and Chergui smell?
Shade
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Chergui
Amber
Sweet
Tobacco
Honey
Powdery
Green
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shade and Chergui share?
Top—
HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
Heart—
IrisRoseIncense
Base
Timor SandalwoodFrankincenseGuaiac Wood
AmberSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Timor SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Shade and Chergui work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shade or Chergui?
| Shade | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shade and Chergui?
The opening is the test. Sharp, mineral, almost medicinal, not everyone makes it through. But if you're after a fragrance that rewards patience with something genuinely contemplative and warm.Shade
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
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