Chergui
Serge LutensEau de Parfum2001
Side by side
Chergui vs. Shalimar L'Essence
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community, while Chergui projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chergui | Shalimar L'Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2001 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake | Delphine Jelk |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chergui
Amber
Sweet
Tobacco
Honey
Powdery
Green
Woody
Smoky
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
BergamotAlmondIncense
Heart
IrisRoseIncense
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
Base
AmberSandalwoodMusk
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chergui | Shalimar L'Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
This is not your grandmother's Shalimar. L'Essence takes the classic in a more abstract direction with incense and almond leading the charge. The vanilla is still there but draped in smoke and iris.Shalimar L'Essence