De Profundis vs Chergui

De Profundis is a highly beloved discontinued Serge Lutens fragrance with a devoted following in the r/fragrance community. While universally praised by those who own it as a top-tier scent, the main challenge is its scarcity and inflated secondary market prices, with authenticity concerns for potential buyers. The fragrance is considered a prized item among serious collectors.

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.