Serge Lutens 2001 EDP

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Chergui

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Chergui is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2001, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Chergui opens with Rose, Iris, and Hay, settles into a heart of Amber, Honey, Tobacco, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Serge Lutens's Chergui carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Chergui is divisive - a curious, compelling classic that evokes strong feelings, from adoration to polite dismissal. Some find it a masterpiece of honeyed tobacco, others a challenging, powdery affair, but it certainly isn't boring.
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  • Classic
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
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Chergui Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Iris38%
Hay36%
Rose26%
Heartas listed
Honey28%
Tobacco28%
Amber25%
Incense20%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood54%
Musk46%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent. The honey-tobacco-amber heart and powdery sandalwood drydown read thick and warming on cool skin, with wearers consistently citing fall and winter as primary seasons. Spring evenings work; hot summer days do not.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, contemplative character and arm's-length sillage make it a strong pick for date nights and formal cool-weather evenings, with comfortable casual winter wear. Too dense and divisive for the office and entirely unsuited to sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, AQUA (WATER), COUMARIN, LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIMONENE, FARNESOL, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRAL, CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), ISOEUGENOL, EUGENOL, CI 14700 (RED 4)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Warm and enveloping, Chergui opens with a soft, powdery veil of iris and delicate rose, quickly giving way to an intoxicating heart. Here, a rich, golden honey mingles with dried hay and a nuanced tobacco, underpinned by creamy sandalwood and a smoky whisper of incense. There's a distinct sweetness that's never cloying, balanced by an earthy, green depth and a hint of musk to create a uniquely textured amber experience. It settles into a comfortable, sophisticated skin scent.

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Where to buy

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