Poppy Rouge
DS&DurgaEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Poppy Rouge vs. Timbuktu
Is Poppy Rouge better than Timbuktu?
Timbuktu wears longer on skin, while Poppy Rouge projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Occasion overlap
Gender alignment
sweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Poppy Rouge and Timbuktu?
| Poppy Rouge | Timbuktu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2011 | 2004 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | David Seth Moltz | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Poppy Rouge and Timbuktu smell?
Poppy Rouge
White Floral
Musky
Citrus
Powdery
Violet
Sweet
Floral
Fresh
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Poppy Rouge and Timbuktu share?
Top
AldehydesPetitgrainCumin
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
Heart
Orange BlossomNarcissusViolet
IncensePapyrusCaraway
Base
White MuskImmortelleVanilla
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Poppy Rouge or Timbuktu?
| Poppy Rouge | Timbuktu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Poppy Rouge and Timbuktu?
Poppy Rouge goes for blood warmth, powder, floral, and a whisper of cumin that makes it feel worn, not just worn in. The aldehydes give it that lift, that sparkling quality that elevates the powdery.Poppy Rouge
Timbuktu rewards patience. The mango opening is genuinely unusual for its time, and the incense-karo karounde heart requires an open mind, but the vetiver-benzoin drydown is pure class.Timbuktu
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