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    Side by side

    Mandodari Mandodari vs. Chergui

    Clearly related
    Chergui by Serge Lutens bottle

    Chergui

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2001
    New comparison

    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: Mandodari Mandodari vs. Chergui
    Mandodari MandodariChergui
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPrin LomrosChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mandodari Mandodari

    White Floral
    Floral
    Animalic
    Woody
    Amber
    Aldehydic
    Musky
    Sweet

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesChampa FlowerJasmineOrange Blossom
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    TuberoseGardeniaThai CivetCloveBlack PepperCamphor
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    SandalwoodTeakwoodPatchouliLabdanumAmbergrisTobaccoAshOakmossCuminChoya Ral
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mandodari Mandodari vs. Chergui
    Mandodari MandodariChergui
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The aldehydic opening is the test. Cool, almost metallic white florals hitting bright before the warmth arrives. Pass that and you've found something rare.Mandodari Mandodari
    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