Timbuktu
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Sirène
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and complex, Timbuktu is a journey. Some find it a masterful, unique vetiver-incense blend, others get a generic or even 'old man' vibe. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
This one's a proper head-turner, but you'll either adore it or utterly deplore it. Sirène is a bold, divisive cherry served with an unapologetic side of oud and lactonic creaminess. Definitely try before you buy, it's not for the faint-hearted.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 1% |
| Fruity | 17% | 17% |
| Green | 7% | 2% |
| Sweet | 16% | 22% |
| Warm | 28% | 28% |
| Woody | 23% | 20% |
| Earthy | 22% | 21% |
| Animalic | 2% | 9% |
| Fresh | 6% | 3% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and sophisticated, dry woody character make it suitable for more formal or intimate settings like dates and elegant gatherings, though some find it casual enough for everyday. It's too complex and perhaps too quiet for sports, and can be a bit 'too much' or too unique for a typical office environment depending on how it performs on skin.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Sirène's powerful projection and intense, long-lasting nature make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for dates or formal events where you want to make a statement. Its heavy oud and incense notes lend themselves more to dressed-up settings than casual outings, and it's certainly not a sport fragrance.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Sweet, Warm Spicy accords and Incense, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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