Acquired

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 an Acquired verdict, a amber-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.
  • Classic
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
Chergui Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Amber
100%
Sweet
90%
Tobacco
85%
Honey
85%
Powdery
70%
Woody
65%

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.

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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.