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Chergui

2001 · Unisex · Amber & Resinous

Chergui by Serge Lutens was launched in 2001, an amber & resinous fragrance unisex, composed by Christopher Sheldrake. Its accord profile is led by amber, sweet and tobacco. Key notes: Tobacco Leaf, Honey and Amber.

At a glance

Dominant accordsamber, sweet, tobacco
Key notesTobacco Leaf, Honey, Amber, Hay
Community rating4.22/5 from 12,807 votes

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Accord profile

amber14%sweet13%tobacco12%honey12%powdery10%woody9%green9%smoky8%warm spicy7%floral7%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Chergui (2001) is a Serge Lutens oriental spicy composition by Christopher Sheldrake. Its note pyramid lists tobacco leaf, honey, amber, hay, incense, sandalwood, iris, musk, and rose. The main accords—amber 100%, sweet 90%, tobacco 86%, honey 84%, powdery 72%, woody 64%—describe a dense, sweet, resinous scent with a powdery iris facet. On skin, expect a honeyed tobacco opening that settles into a warm amber and sandalwood base, with hay and incense adding dryness and smoke. The rose and iris contribute a soft floral powderiness, while musk rounds the finish. This is not a fresh or light fragrance; it is rich and persistent, best suited to cool weather, evening wear, or collectors who appreciate bold orientals. It leans unisex but often appeals to those who enjoy sweet tobacco and amber profiles. For collectors, Chergui is a reference point in the Lutens line—unapologetically opulent and unmistakably of its era.

中文簡介

Chergui(2001)係 Serge Lutens 嘅東方辛辣香水,由 Christopher Sheldrake 調製。香調表包括煙草葉、蜂蜜、琥珀、乾草、乳香、檀香、鳶尾、麝香同玫瑰。主調數據:琥珀 100%、甜 90%、煙草 86%、蜂蜜 84%、粉質 72%、木質 64%,呈現濃郁甜潤、帶粉質鳶尾嘅樹脂感。上皮後係蜜甜煙草開場,逐漸過渡到溫暖琥珀同檀香基底,乾草同乳香添上乾燥煙燻感;玫瑰同鳶尾帶來柔和花香粉氣,麝香收尾圓潤。呢支唔係清新輕盈類型,留香持久,適合秋冬、夜晚或鍾意大膽東方調嘅收藏家。氣質中性偏成熟,尤其啱喜愛甜煙草同琥珀嘅用家。

Reference data

HouseSerge Lutens
NameChergui
Launched2001
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyAmber & Resinous
PerfumerChristopher She
Notes recorded9
Accords10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Chergui?

Chergui by Serge Lutens: top notes are Tobacco Leaf, Honey, Amber, Hay, Incense, Sandalwood, Iris and Musk.

What accords does Chergui have?

The dominant accords recorded for Chergui are amber (100.0%); sweet (89.5%); tobacco (85.5%); honey (83.8%); powdery (71.8%).

Who created Chergui?

Chergui by Serge Lutens was composed by Christopher Sheldrake.

When was Chergui launched?

Chergui by Serge Lutens was first released in 2001.

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