Timbuktu
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Floriental
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.
Floriental is a surprisingly agreeable, complex plum-and-incense fragrance, if you can forgive the truly baffling performance on some. It's chic and modern, but don't expect a beast mode scent.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 5% |
| Fruity | 17% | 19% |
| Green | 7% | 2% |
| Sweet | 16% | 19% |
| Warm | 28% | 30% |
| Woody | 23% | 25% |
| Earthy | 22% | 15% |
| Animalic | 2% | 4% |
| Fresh | 6% | 3% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection on average makes it suitable for office wear, not being overly intrusive. The sophisticated blend of plum, incense, and woods, often described as 'sexy' or 'elegant', makes it a strong contender for dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather. It's too rich and warm for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Smoky accords and Pink Pepper, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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