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    Side by side

    Gris Clair vs. Chergui

    Very similar
    Chergui by Serge Lutens bottle

    Chergui

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2001
    New comparison

    Chergui projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Gris Clair vs. Chergui
    Gris ClairChergui
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20062001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristopher SheldrakeChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Gris Clair

    Lavender
    Amber
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Iris
    Balsamic
    Vanilla

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LavenderIncense
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    Iris
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    Woody NotesAmberTonka Bean
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Gris Clair vs. Chergui
    Gris ClairChergui
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    People call this 'cold', but that's backwards. It's warm. The grey is warmth aged past urgency, the lavender dried into embers, the incense smoke that lingers after you've left the room.Gris Clair
    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