Chergui Serge Lutens 2001 Eau de Parfum

First of all, it can certainly be said that you need to be able to handle a good amount of sweetness to enjoy this perfume.
But Chergui definitely has more to offer than just being sweet.
Interestingly, for quite a while, probably years, the only note listed was "plant juice."
In my darker moments with this perfume, I thought: well, sugarcane juice is also a plant juice.
But first of all, it was more of a honey sweetness than a sugary one from the beginning, and secondly, I actually had the feeling of somehow dealing with sweet green juice.
The current descriptions of the notes definitely still fall short, aside from the fact that I really have no idea how Russian leather is supposed to smell compared to German, Italian, or Japanese leather.
As a name, like the one used by Memo multiple times, I can accept it, but as a fragrance note?
I can relate very well to Taurs' associations of cinnamon, tonka, and benzoin. I can also perceive the tobacco often mentioned in other reviews quite well.
All in all, it has something very gourmand for me, simply like a particularly refined dessert.
But even that is still too short, the scent is just super refined and unique.
The scent development, on the other hand, is quite linear; at first, there might be more juiciness, then it remains constant for the rest of the time, slowly fading in the sweet-warm, gourmand area.
For me, it is definitely well-suited for unisex wear; for men, I see it clearly beyond 30; for women, I can also imagine it below that age threshold, but definitely nothing for girly girls. It is definitely not a squeaky pink cotton candy sweet scent, but a warm brown luxury wellness essence.
All in all, a refined, great perfume that I do not regret buying after 3/4 of a year.
Definitely worth a sample.