Chergui

Chergui, the warm breath of Serge Lutens

Chergui, a wind that doesn't lack temperament

Like many other fragrances from the Serge Lutens brand, Chergui is a direct reference to the Orient. Indeed, the Chergui is a warm and powerful oriental wind. It is this wind that inspired Serge Lutens to create this perfume. The creator describes it as being similar to « fire in the wind, a desert in flames. » He explains his vision of this scented breath as follows: « Seeming to surge from the ground, the Chergui inhales more than it exhales, lifting plants, insects and twigs in an irresistible ascent. Broad, round, its persistent gusts crystallise shrubs, bushes and berries, which crackle, shrink and yield their ultimate ransom: saps, resins, juices. Night falls upon a still-smouldering memory, giving way to the fragrant, ambered, candied flavours created by the alchemist Chergui. » In other words, Chergui is an extraordinary fragrance fully rooted in the universe of Serge Lutens. It evokes his love for the oriental region of the world. It possesses something at once visceral, mystical and elegant. It is a fragrance of imbalances that come together in the most perfect harmony.

The many facets of Serge Lutens perfumery

Of course, Chergui is no exception to the rule at Serge Lutens. It is a multifaceted fragrance based on a fairly complex formula. Its top notes resemble a fresh breath laced with mint, yet warmed by a hint of spiced and honeyed coumarin. Likewise, Chergui also features a more floral dimension based on lavender, orange blossom, rose and iris. The overall feel is soft, elegant and powdery. Similarly, its initial contrast playing on a warm-cool effect continues and is clearly dominated by the presence of cumin. Dry woods then enrich the composition with a tender and almost smoky depth. These are paired with a hint of dustier tobacco as well as spiced incense. The ensemble is particularly arid and instantly transports us to the heart of an equatorial summer. Chergui is a velvety and rich fragrance based on a vibrant arpeggio of multiple notes, at once aromatic, floral, woody and spiced. Finally, the whole composition ends with an almost candied sweetness that leaves behind an absolutely captivating oriental wind.

The Eau de Parfum Chergui by Serge Lutens

Chergui : " Cristallisation de la Flore ".

A rich and vibrant arpeggio of aromatic, floral, woody and spiced notes. A hint of sap and resin notes, a candied sweetness and hay accents.

Chergui is a rich and vibrant fragrance with aromatic, floral, woody and spiced notes.

Like all the magnificent creations of Serge Lutens, Chergui is a work of art captured in a bottle, like a magical elixir, with notes of sandalwood with a touch of warm incense, honeyed leather and tobacco leaves.

A very soft, spiced and mysterious scent.

Composition: Saps, Resins, Berries, Aromatics, Spices, Floral Notes, Dry Woods, Hay, Sweet Notes.

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)