Timbuktu
L'Artisan Parfumeur2004
Side by side
Timbuktu vs. In,
Is Timbuktu better than In,?
Timbuktu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while In, projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyamberaromaticbalsamic
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Timbuktu and In,?
| Timbuktu | In, | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Timbuktu and In, smell?
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
In,
Amber
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Conifer
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Timbuktu and In, share?
Top
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
AmberElemi ResinMusk
Heart
IncensePapyrusCaraway
LimeBergamotCedar
Base
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
KumbaruGinger
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Timbuktu or In,?
| Timbuktu | In, | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Timbuktu and In,?
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
Some fragrances want to be the center of attention. This one isn't one of them. If you want to be noticed, look elsewhere. If you want to be remembered, the scent someone leans in to catch.In,
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