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    Madama Butterfly II vs. Chergui

    Clearly related
    Chergui by Serge Lutens bottle

    Chergui

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2001
    New comparison

    Is Madama Butterfly II better than Chergui?

    Chergui wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    IrisMuskSandalwoodIncense
    powderywoodyambergreensweet

    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 Madama Butterfly II and Chergui?

    Key facts: Madama Butterfly II vs. Chergui
    Madama Butterfly IIChergui
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerEuan McCallChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Madama Butterfly II and Chergui smell?

    Madama Butterfly II

    Powdery
    Woody
    Musky
    Amber
    Iris
    Green
    Sweet
    Fruity

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Madama Butterfly II and Chergui share?

    Top
    AngelicaMarigoldPink PepperQuinceClementine Petitgrain
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    IrisGalbanumRaspberryIncenseCherry BlossomTulip
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    CedarMuskSandalwoodAmbergrisTonka BeanPatchouli
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    IrisMarigoldCherry BlossomTulip
    IrisRoseImmortelle
    Woody Notes
    CedarSandalwood
    Sandalwood
    Animalic Notes
    Ambergris
    Russian Leather
    Balsamic Notes
    Incense
    Incense
    Musk
    Musk
    Musk

    Where they fit

    When and where do Madama Butterfly II and Chergui work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Madama Butterfly II or Chergui?

    Community verdict: Madama Butterfly II vs. Chergui
    Madama Butterfly IIChergui
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Madama Butterfly II and Chergui?

    This fragrance sits at the exact point where softness meets structure. The powdery iris could read as delicate, but cedar and patchouli keep it grounded.Madama Butterfly II
    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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