Secret of Success
State of MindEau de Parfum2017
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Secret of Success vs. Chergui
Is Secret of Success better than Chergui?
Chergui projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
warm spicygreenwoody
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 Secret of Success and Chergui?
| Secret of Success | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Karine Dubreuil-Sereni | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Secret of Success and Chergui smell?
Secret of Success
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Green
Woody
Chergui
Amber
Sweet
Tobacco
Honey
Powdery
Green
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Secret of Success and Chergui share?
Top
CinnamonGrapefruitGreen Tea
HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
Heart
RosemaryYlang-Ylang
IrisRoseIncense
Base
CardamomVanillaOud
AmberSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Ylang-Ylang
IrisRoseImmortelle
Green Notes
Green Tea
Hay
Woody Notes
Oud
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Secret of Success and Chergui work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Secret of Success or Chergui?
| Secret of Success | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Secret of Success and Chergui?
The name sounds like a LinkedIn post. The fragrance is not. Warm cinnamon and vanilla don't read as corporate, they read as the kind of warmth you lean toward when the evening turns.Secret of Success
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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