Timbuktu
L'Artisan Parfumeur2004
Side by side
Timbuktu vs. Patchouli Clouds
Patchouli Clouds projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Timbuktu | Patchouli Clouds | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Marina Barcenilla |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
Patchouli Clouds
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Patchouli
Balsamic
White Floral
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
Patchouli
Heart
IncensePapyrusCaraway
JasmineRoseRosewoodCinnamon
Base
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
SandalwoodFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Timbuktu | Patchouli Clouds | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
Patchouli Clouds reclaims patchouli from the heavy. Where most versions lean dark and dense, this one breathes, cool, medicinal, grounded. The rose and jasmine don't soften weakness.Patchouli Clouds