Chergui
Launched in 2001, composed by Christopher Sheldrake. Worn by everyone.
How it wears
Its notes, all at once: this one isn’t built in stages
When to wear it
How long it lasts, how far it carries
How long it lasts: Long, average 3.6 from 4607 votes.
How far it projects: Arm's length, average 2.3 from 5194 votes.
Its character, next to other perfumes
- cosyHardly freshcrisp
- drySweetsweet
- coolVery warmwarm
- brightVery darkdark
- no flowersNo flowersbouquet
- lightSome woodwoody
- skinClean-ishlaundry
- sheerPowderypowdery
What the crowd says
Rated 4.2 of 5, most praised for “perfect for fall and winter”.ShowHide
4.22
12,832 ratings
- Own it
- 17,010
- Used to
- 5,407
- Want it
- 16,885
The accords people pick out
- amber
- sweet
- tobacco
- honey
- powdery
- woody
- green
- smoky
What people love
Perfect for fall and winter
286 agree, 8 don’t
Rich blend of honeyed tobacco and hay
256 agree, 14 don’t
Complex, multi-layered, and evocative composition
208 agree, 12 don’t
Unisex
181 agree, 29 don’t
Comforting, cozy, and nostalgic atmosphere
138 agree, 37 don’t
Heats up and blooms in warm weather
107 agree, 12 don’t
What puts people off
Polarizing profile not for everyone
165 agree, 44 don’t
Dries down to a prominent baby powder scent
123 agree, 111 don’t
Opening can be sharp, medicinal, or challenging
20 agree, 26 don’t
Syrupy sweetness may feel thick or cloying
10 agree, 19 don’t
May smell like scented baby wipes to some
9 agree, 30 don’t
Your take
Smelled Chergui? One tap each. Your answers sharpen what we suggest to you, and show others how it really wears.
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Worth what it costs?
When would you wear it?
Does it smell like…
- Les Zazous
- Greene Street
- Maharjan Gold
- Tabac Headspace
Getting hold of it
Niche house, usually around $230 for 100 ml. Found at niche perfumeries & decant shops.
Owners rate its value for money as fair (2.9 of 5).
- Decant & sample shopsTry a 2–10 ml decant first
- NotinoFull bottles, often testers in store
- DouglasFull bottles, often testers in store
- SephoraFull bottles, often testers in store
Niche houses are rarely in regular stores, so a decant is usually the cheapest way to try it.
People say it smells like
Votes from people who have smelled both.
Close in scent
Nearest neighbours by accords and notes.
Beverly Hills Exclusive
Unique'e Luxury
Tobacco Honey
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Tobacolor
Dior
Captain Black
Elixirs Of Eden
Animal Mondain
Pierre Guillaume Paris
Tabac
Maison Alhambra
Ahojas
Hind Al Oud
Light My Fire
By Kilian
Tobacco Maniac
Theodoros Kalotinis
The Oud Affair
Vilhelm Parfumerie
Tobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive
Zara
Shire
Pineward Perfumes
Cubata
Jacques Zolty
Ateeq
Nusuk
Oolong Tea
Jo Malone London
Mead
Nuancielo
Miel de Sauvage et Tabac
Alkemia Perfumes
Insurrection II Wild
Reyane Tradition
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