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    SHAMAN vs. Chergui

    SHAMAN by MiN NEW YORK bottle

    SHAMAN

    MiN NEW YORK
    Extrait de Parfum2014
    Moderately similar
    Chergui by Serge Lutens bottle

    Chergui

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2001
    New comparison

    Chergui projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: SHAMAN vs. Chergui
    SHAMANChergui
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Christopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    SHAMAN

    Ozonic
    Aquatic
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Green
    Balsamic
    Earthy

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Violet LeafCardamomMandarin Orange
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    LabdanumFrankincenseRoseNutmeg
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    PatchouliHoneyAmbergrisStyrax
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: SHAMAN vs. Chergui
    SHAMANChergui
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Incense-forward fragrances walk a fine line between compelling and cumbersome. SHAMAN lands on the right side by respecting both sides of that divide.SHAMAN
    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: SHAMAN vs. Chergui
    SHAMANChergui
    2.5 oz$187.59fragrancenet—

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