Imperial Tea vs Chergui — Fragrance Comparison | Fraganty
Imperial Tea vs Chergui
Side-by-side comparison of Imperial Tea by By Kilian and Chergui by Serge Lutens
By Kilian
2014feminine
4.21(683)
Accords
Serge Lutens
2001feminine
4.23(12,351)
Accords
Comparison Summary
Shared Accords (1)
Green
Attribute
Imperial Tea
Chergui
Brand
By Kilian
Serge Lutens
Year
2014
2001
Rating
4.21
4.23
Concentration
—
—
Gender
feminine
feminine
Total Notes
0
0
Community Sentiment Pulse — Imperial Tea
Positive
48 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.8
/10
Imperial Tea is well-regarded in the tea fragrance community as a realistic and elegant jasmine green tea scent with a smooth drydown. While praised for its sophisticated composition and signature-worthy quality, some find the opening sharper than expected with the jasmine dominating over the tea note. It's considered a solid choice for tea lovers despite the premium By Kilian pricing.
Positive
Realistic, photorealistic jasmine green tea scent
Smooth, elegant, and sophisticated composition
Smooth drydown with pleasant evolution
Works well as a signature fragrance
Negative
Sharp opening with indolic jasmine that may not appeal to all
Tea note can take a backseat to jasmine in the composition
Community Sentiment Pulse — Chergui
Mixed
58 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.2
/10
Chergui is a well-crafted but divisive fragrance with a distinctive powdery tobacco profile that appeals strongly to its admirers but isn't universally loved. The community consensus leans positive overall, though most agree it's not a safe blind buy given its niche character and high price point, recommending sampling first, especially if coming from different fragrance families like Ambre Sultan.
Positive
Unique powdery tobacco blend with pleasant hay notes
Excellent performance and longevity in cooler weather
Highly regarded by Serge Lutens enthusiasts and loyal fans
Versatile unisex appeal, works well for both men and women
Negative
Noticeably powdery character that some find off-putting or baby powder-like
Not similar to Ambre Sultan despite both being amber fragrances
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Imperial Tea and Chergui?+
Imperial Tea is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2014) dominated by White Floral accords. Chergui is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2001) leaning on Amber accords. They share 1 accord: Green.
White Floral
100%
Green
68%
Fresh
44%
Ozonic
23%
Floral
20%
Fresh Spicy
11%
Best: Spring (92%)Day (100%)
Amber
100%
Sweet
85%
Tobacco
80%
Honey
77%
Powdery
60%
Woody
48%
Best: Fall (100%)Night (81%)
Which is better, Imperial Tea or Chergui?+
By community rating, Imperial Tea scores 4.21/5 vs Chergui at 4.23/5. On r/fragrance, Imperial Tea sits at 7.8/10 (positive) while Chergui is 7.2/10 (mixed). Imperial Tea's standout strength: Realistic, photorealistic jasmine green tea scent. Chergui's standout strength: Unique powdery tobacco blend with pleasant hay notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Imperial Tea and Chergui smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Imperial Tea: Imperial Tea is well-regarded in the tea fragrance community as a realistic and elegant jasmine green tea scent with a smooth drydown. Chergui: Chergui is a well-crafted but divisive fragrance with a distinctive powdery tobacco profile that appeals strongly to its admirers but isn't universally loved.
Which lasts longer, Imperial Tea or Chergui?+
Chergui: Excellent performance and longevity in cooler weather Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Imperial Tea vs Chergui?+
Imperial Tea scores highest for spring wear; Chergui scores highest for fall wear. Imperial Tea leans daytime, Chergui leans evening.
Expensive By Kilian price point compared to dupes
Old-fashioned scent profile that may not appeal to all preferences
Too expensive and niche to recommend as a blind buy without sampling first
