L'Artisan Parfumeur 2004 Edp

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Timbuktu

by Bertrand Duchaufour

L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. The fragrance opens with Mango, Cardamom, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Fruity, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Benzoin, and Myrrh.

Our verdict on Timbuktu: Favourite

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.
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Dry
Timbuktu Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 4%
Fruity 18%
Green 7%
Sweet 17%
Warm 28%
Woody 23%
Earthy 23%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 7%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best 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.

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About

Timbuktu takes you on an arid, spiritual journey. It opens with a flash of tart, green mango and spicy pink pepper, evoking distant markets. This quickly deepens into a dry, earthy papyrus and smouldering incense, before settling into a grounding base of smoky vetiver, warm patchouli, and balsamic myrrh. It's a textured, woody scent that feels both ancient and modern.