Timbuktu
L'Artisan Parfumeur2004
Side by side
Timbuktu vs. Santal Majuscule
Is Timbuktu better than Santal Majuscule?
Timbuktu peaks in fall, while Santal Majuscule belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. 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 Santal Majuscule?
| Timbuktu | Santal Majuscule | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Timbuktu and Santal Majuscule smell?
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
Santal Majuscule
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rose
Cacao
Powdery
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Timbuktu and Santal Majuscule share?
Top
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
—Heart
IncensePapyrusCaraway
RoseCocoa
Base
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
SandalwoodCacaoPowdery Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Where they fit
When and where do Timbuktu and Santal Majuscule work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Timbuktu or Santal Majuscule?
| Timbuktu | Santal Majuscule | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Timbuktu and Santal Majuscule?
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 sandalwood is at the center, with cocoa and rose adding depth without sweetness. The wood asserts itself from the opening, creating something warm and intimate that stays close to the skin for.Santal Majuscule
The hunt
Where to buy Timbuktu and Santal Majuscule
| Timbuktu | Santal Majuscule | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $96.11ecosmetics |
| 3.3 oz | — | $139.40ecosmetics |
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