Timbuktu
L'Artisan Parfumeur2004
Side by side
Timbuktu vs. Kismet
Timbuktu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Kismet projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Timbuktu | Kismet | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Yosh Han |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
Kismet
Floral
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Yellow Floral
Amber
Fruity
Smoky
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
ChamomileBoroniaDill
Heart
IncensePapyrusCaraway
NarcissusOsmanthusYlang-YlangIncenseHayTurmeric
Base
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
CedarFrankincenseBalsamic Resin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Timbuktu | Kismet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 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
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one arrives like a secret you're only half-meant to hear. The osmanthus is the draw, that apricot-floral note is rare and gorgeous.Kismet