Serge Lutens Chergui: released in 2001, amber, sweet and tobacco, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Serge Lutens Chergui dupe we found is Lush Shade — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $95 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Serge Lutens Chergui dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Serge Lutens Chergui | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lush Shade | 78% | about $35 (−63%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Keiko Mecheri Les Zazous | 78% | about $50* (−47%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Calvin Klein Obsession for Men | 77% | about $45* (−53%) | 6h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Demeter Fragrance Gingerbread | 71% | about $40 (−58%) | 4h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 5 | The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum | 85% | about $30* (−68%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
Shares the comforting, herbal-woody softness found in the dry-down of Serge Lutens Chergui.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Chergui, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 532 community ratings.
Explores a similar powdery, aromatic territory with soft herbal nuances recalling Serge Lutens Chergui.
It shares its amber, woody and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Chergui, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 277 community ratings.
Presents a vintage amber and spice profile reminiscent of Serge Lutens Chergui, though heavier on citrus initially.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Chergui, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 6,359 community ratings.
Captures the sweet, spicy honeyed warmth that underpins the heart of Serge Lutens Chergui.
It shares its sweet and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Chergui, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 199 community ratings.
Evokes the rich tobacco and sweet honey warmth of Serge Lutens Chergui, leaning into a deeply resinous profile.
It shares its amber, powdery and woody accords with Serge Lutens Chergui, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 6 community ratings.
The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Serge Lutens Chergui.
Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Serge Lutens Chergui.
The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Serge Lutens Chergui itself sells from $99.39 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lush Shade saves you about $90 a year against Serge Lutens Chergui. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Calvin Klein Obsession for Men comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Serge Lutens Chergui notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.