Celos vs Chergui
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chergui takes 3 of 5 categories.
CelosChoose it for a honey and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
CherguiChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Celos2/5
Chergui3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Chergui
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chergui
- Sillage & projection
- Celos
- Value for money
- Celos
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chergui
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CelosYanbalCherguiSerge LutensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 17%Had 22%Want 61%
4.14/ 5 · 14,171 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerCherguiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
29%Like
5%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
49%Love
36%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
12,211 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChergui
SillageCelos
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCelosBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothhoney100%
amber88%
smoky77%
sweet65%
floral53%
balsamic42%
amber100%
sweet92%
tobacco84%
honey77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, honey and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
HoneyIncenseBlack Orchid
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Tobacco LeafHoneyAmberHayIncenseSandalwoodIrisMuskRose
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesHoney and Incense. Durations are only published for Celos, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer11
Fall89
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Spring26
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,848
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#448
PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake
Launched—
Reviews693
Category winnerCherguiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYanbal Celos is a dark, warm fragrance built around an intoxicating pairing of golden honey, velvety black orchid, and smoldering incense. Right from the first spray, it envelops the senses with thick, syrupy sweetness before drying down into smooth amber resin and gentle woodsmoke. The floral heart keeps the scent lu…
Reviews →Chergui by Serge Lutens is a complex oriental spicy fragrance that feels like a warm desert wind. It centers on honeyed tobacco and hay, making it a perfect companion for chilly autumn evenings. The scent remains cozy and inviting on the skin, offering a unique profile that bridges the gap between classic comfort and …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Celos or Chergui?
Chergui takes 3 of 5 categories. Celos is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; Chergui is rated 4.14/5 from 14,171 votes. Choose Celos for a honey and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Chergui for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Celos or Chergui?
Chergui lasts longest (Chergui 75/100, Celos 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Celos or Chergui?
Projection is very close: Celos 64/100, Chergui 62/100 for sillage.
Do Celos and Chergui smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, honey and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey and Incense.
Is Celos or Chergui better for summer or winter?
Celos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Celos and Chergui?
Celos features Honey, Incense and Black Orchid. Chergui features Tobacco Leaf, Honey, Amber, Hay and Incense.
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