Timbuktu
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | 2009 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Wazamba
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.
Wazamba is a divisive beast: a rich, complex incense affair that some rave about and others find utterly unwearable. Expect a bold journey - not a crowd-pleaser for the faint of heart, but a truly unique experience for those who dare.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 1% |
| Floral | 3% | 1% |
| Fruity | 17% | 11% |
| Green | 7% | 9% |
| Sweet | 16% | 18% |
| Warm | 28% | 23% |
| Woody | 23% | 21% |
| Earthy | 22% | 17% |
| Animalic | 2% | 5% |
| Fresh | 6% | 12% |
Mood
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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
Given its strong, long-lasting nature and rich, smoky balsamic accords, Wazamba is far too potent for office wear. It's better suited for cooler evenings or intimate occasions where its unique character can be appreciated, with enough sophistication for formal events, but remains too heavy for casual wear in warm weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Balsamic accords and Incense, Myrrh notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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