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Serge Lutens

Chergui

EDP · 2005

Chergui by Serge Lutens

Olfactive Profile

Tobacco · Honey · Hay · Sweet

Note Pyramid

The composition

Composed by Christopher Sheldrake. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.

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Top notes

the opening
  • Honey
    Honey
  • Tobacco
    Tobacco
  • Iris
    Iris

Heart notes

the soul
  • Hay
    Hay
  • Rose
    Rose

Base notes

the trail
  • Sandalwood
    Sandalwood
  • Musk
    Musk
  • Amber
    Amber

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity4/5
Sillage4/5
Projection4/5

Wearable in

SeasonAutumn · Winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyTobacco Honey

Main accords

TobaccoHoneyHaySweet

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.

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Try Before You Commit

Available samples.

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Available decants.