Timbuktu
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Muscat
ScentArt
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Timbuktu
B
Muscat
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Timbuktu Eau de Parfum
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.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Muscat Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Byredo Oud Immortel (2008) - incense, patchouli and tobacco translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 5% |
| Floral | 3% | 10% |
| Fruity | 17% | 20% |
| Green | 7% | 15% |
| Sweet | 16% | 35% |
| Warm | 28% | 80% |
| Woody | 23% | 85% |
| Earthy | 22% | 70% |
| Animalic | 2% | 35% |
| Fresh | 6% | 20% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Timbuktu
EdP
Muscat
EdP
Notes
Timbuktu Eau de Parfum
Muscat Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Timbuktu Eau de Parfum
Muscat Eau de Parfum
Performance
Timbuktu Eau de Parfum
Muscat Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Timbuktu Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Casual
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.
Muscat Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Incense-oud-tobacco built for autumn and winter.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Casual
Date, formal evening, statement wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
89%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Smoky accords and Incense, Patchouli notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Timbuktu Eau de Parfum
Muscat Eau de Parfum
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