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    Frankensmellie vs. Chergui

    Moderately similar
    Chergui by Serge Lutens bottle

    Chergui

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2001
    New comparison

    Chergui rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Frankensmellie vs. Chergui
    FrankensmellieChergui
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20112001
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerBrent LeonesioChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Frankensmellie

    Aromatic
    Paint
    Turpentine
    Woody
    Earthy
    Wet Plaster
    Resinous
    Solvent

    Chergui

    Amber
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Honey
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    TurpentineMineral Notes
    HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
    Heart
    Paint
    IrisRoseIncense
    Base
    Earthy Notes
    AmberSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Frankensmellie vs. Chergui
    FrankensmellieChergui
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The paint-and-turpentine combo is bold and unapologetic. This isn't fragrance that wants to disappear into the background. If you're looking for something subtle or safely pretty, this isn't it.Frankensmellie
    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