Timbuktu
L'Artisan Parfumeur2004
Side by side
Timbuktu vs. La Fumee
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 | La Fumee | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Lyn Harris |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
La Fumee
Amber
Woody
Smoky
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Resinous
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
IncenseElemiLavender
Heart
IncensePapyrusCaraway
GeraniumMoroccan chamomileCardamomCuminCoriander Seed
Base
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
LabdanumSandalwoodBirchCedarwoodAmberOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Timbuktu | La Fumee | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Smoke isn't a crowd-pleaser. That's the point. La Fumée doesn't announce itself, it settles close, like woodsmoke on cold air. Incense and birch give it edge; geranium keeps it from going heavy.La Fumee