Timbuktu
L'Artisan Parfumeur2004
Side by side
Timbuktu vs. Esprit
Timbuktu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Timbuktu | Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2004 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Philippe Paparella-Paris |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
Esprit
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Warm Spicy
Musky
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
GingerCorianderBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
IncensePapyrusCaraway
FrankincensePink PepperRoseLily of the Valley
Base
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
SandalwoodVanillaOudGurjan BalsamAmberMuskPatchouliLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Timbuktu | Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 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
There's a specific thing this fragrance does that people either love or find alarming: it doesn't stay fresh. The citrus opens bright, almost innocent.Esprit
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Timbuktu | Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $98.95fragranceshop |
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