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    Santal Musc vs. Chergui

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    Chergui by Serge Lutens bottle

    Chergui

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2001
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Santal Musc vs. Chergui
    Santal MuscChergui
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172001
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerCaroline Sabas, Sonia ConstantChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Santal Musc

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Musky
    Aromatic

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomYlang-Ylang
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    Musk
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    SandalwoodWoody Notes
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Santal Musc vs. Chergui
    Santal MuscChergui
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some people need five minutes with the opening to decide. The cardamom is that assertive. But if warm sandalwood at the end of a long day is the payoff, Santal Musc earns it.Santal Musc
    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