Timbuktu
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
7 Cobalt
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 Blue-fragrance-plus-plus; taking that familiar clean, shower gel vibe and giving it a serious glow-up with fruity twists and smoky depth. It's a crowd-pleaser, but with enough character to keep things interesting. Definitely elevated, definitely versatile, and often a compliment magnet.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 4% |
| Fruity | 17% | 16% |
| Green | 7% | 22% |
| Sweet | 16% | 16% |
| Warm | 28% | 30% |
| Woody | 23% | 14% |
| Earthy | 22% | 14% |
| Animalic | 2% | 1% |
| Fresh | 6% | 12% |
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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
Its versatile blue fragrance profile makes it suitable for almost any scenario. Community reviews frequently highlight its office appropriateness and daily wearability, though its moderate projection keeps it from being overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Amber, Woody accords and Vetiver, Pink Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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