Varanasi
Meo FusciuniEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Varanasi vs. Chergui
Is Varanasi better than Chergui?
Varanasi peaks in winter, while Chergui belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LeatherRose
amberwoodysmokywarm spicy
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 Varanasi and Chergui?
| Varanasi | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Giuseppe Imprezzabile | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Varanasi and Chergui smell?
Varanasi
Animalic
Amber
Woody
Leather
Earthy
Smoky
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Chergui
Amber
Sweet
Tobacco
Honey
Powdery
Green
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Varanasi and Chergui share?
Top
FrankincenseNutmegSaffronCardamom
HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
Heart
AmbergrisCypriolJasmineRoseAmbrette
IrisRoseIncense
Base
Animalic NotesOudLeatherGurjumSpikenardVetiver
AmberSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineRoseSpikenard
IrisRoseImmortelle
Animalic Notes
AmbergrisAnimalic NotesLeather
Russian Leather
Balsamic Notes
Gurjum
Incense
Green Notes
Vetiver
Hay
Musk
Ambrette
Musk
Woody Notes
Oud
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Varanasi and Chergui work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Varanasi or Chergui?
| Varanasi | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Varanasi and Chergui?
Not mass-appealing or office-safe. Varanasi demands commitment from the wearer and tolerance from those nearby. The animalic and leather components sit close to the skin but never fully retreat.Varanasi
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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