The Heart of Leo
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2004 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Timbuktu
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
An incense-rich, smoky-fruity statement piece that radiates regal warmth and mysterious luxury. Not for the faint of heart, this is a powerful, brooding fragrance for those who want to feel utterly commanding.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 2% |
| Floral | 1% | 3% |
| Fruity | 26% | 17% |
| Green | 10% | 7% |
| Sweet | 16% | 16% |
| Warm | 23% | 28% |
| Woody | 8% | 23% |
| Earthy | 23% | 22% |
| Animalic | 5% | 2% |
| Fresh | 10% | 6% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dense resins, amber and smoky balsamic facets suit cold fall and winter air, enveloping the wearer in warmth and opulence. Spring evenings work if you crave boldness, but the richness and minimal freshness make it heavy for summer.
Occasions
Best for formal events, romantic evenings, and occasions where you want to project confidence and luxury. Projection and richness make it less suitable for day-to-day office or sport settings.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Myrrh notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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