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    Madama Butterfly II vs. Chergui

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    Chergui by Serge Lutens bottle

    Chergui

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2001
    New comparison

    Chergui wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

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

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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