Starry Nights vs Chergui

Starry Nights receives overwhelmingly negative feedback from the r/fragrance community, with multiple users reporting strong aversion to its synthetic aromachemical composition. The fragrance is frequently criticized alongside other Montale scents for using excessive amounts of harsh woody-amber and musky notes that smell industrial and unpleasant to many, particularly those sensitive to certain aroma chemicals like Amber Xtreme or amberwood compounds.

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.