Chergui
“Chergui by Serge Lutens is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a amber, sweet composition with a tobacco undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2001, Chergui by Serge Lutens is a fragrance that defined the honeyed 'tobacco-hay' oriental genre. Perfumer Christopher Sheldrake crafted an accord that has been widely imitated and admired, making this scent one of the most reviewed fragrances in the community. The composition opens with a green, smoky tension before settling into a warm base of amber, honey, tobacco, and powdery woods. It's both sweet and earthy, creating a complex interplay that feels at once familiar and distinctive.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
One to two sprays are enough — Chergui develops its full character over time. The smoky top notes dissipate quickly, but the honeyed tobacco base lasts for hours. Best experienced close to skin rather than from a distance.
Christopher Sheldrake
Founding perfumer · 94 fragrances · French
Christopher Sheldrake is a perfumer who has created perfumes for Chanel, Shiseido, Serge Lutens, Rochas, Avon and SpaceNK. Some of his most notable fragrances include Chanel's Coco Noir and Serge Lutens, Chergui.
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Designer Serge Lutens
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The story behind the bottle.
The afterglow of a late-night conversation, where the warm glow of honey and tobacco lingers in the air.
Fig. 01 — Chergui, Serge Lutens
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