The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Christopher Sheldrake. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Honey
- Tobacco
- Iris
Heart notes
the soul- Hay
- Rose
Base notes
the trail- Sandalwood
- Musk
- Amber
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Hay, honey, slow conversation.
Textures
- — Wool tweed
- — Cured leaf
- — Suede patch
- — Beeswax
- — Honeyed resin
- — Warm wool
Materials
Aged tobacco · Walnut · Brass · Labdanum · Benzoin · Vanilla pod
Atmosphere
The room
A study in November, tobacco jar, fire low
Weather
The air
Cold clear afternoon, 10°C
Interior Design
Country gentleman's study
Walnut panelling, green leather chairs, brass desk lamp
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Edinburgh in November
Also at home in Havana, Buenos Aires, Vienna.
Literary Match
Williams — Stoner
A Moveable Feast — Hemingway · Stoner — Williams
In one line
Serge Lutens
Chergui — hay, honey, slow conversation.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Chergui from skin to room.
