Timbuktu
L'Artisan Parfumeur2004
Side by side
Timbuktu vs. Sand Aoud
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Timbuktu | Sand Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
Sand Aoud
Warm Spicy
Oud
Fruity
Woody
Balsamic
Patchouli
Amber
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
Spicy NotesBlackcurrant Liqueur
Heart
IncensePapyrusCaraway
FrankincenseSaffronRose
Base
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
OudPatchouliVanillaWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Timbuktu | Sand Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
The opening bites. A few people call it medicinal, but that's exactly the point. This fragrance doesn't tiptoe. It's the kind of composition that announces itself in the first minute.Sand Aoud
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Timbuktu | Sand Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $4.19fragrancenet |
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