La Collection d'antiquités 1505
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2004 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Timbuktu
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent, much like a boozy cherry liqueur that you either adore or quickly regret. Some find it a masterpiece of dark, woody cherry, others are repulsed by medicinal or artificial notes. Definitely not a safe blind 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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 8% | 3% |
| Fruity | 19% | 17% |
| Green | 0% | 7% |
| Sweet | 23% | 16% |
| Warm | 29% | 28% |
| Woody | 24% | 23% |
| Earthy | 15% | 22% |
| Animalic | 6% | 2% |
| Fresh | 2% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its bold projection and strong, dark, and often boozy cherry accord make it unsuitable for an office setting. However, its sensual and mysterious nature, coupled with good longevity, makes it perfect for a date night or a sophisticated evening event. It’s too heavy for casual daytime wear.
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
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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