Ambre 35
Maison de Parfum BerryEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Ambre 35 vs. Timbuktu
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
| Ambre 35 | Timbuktu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2017 | 2004 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Anatole Lebreton | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Ambre 35
Amber
Balsamic
Woody
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
OpoponaxPeru Balsam
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
Heart
PatchouliRose
IncensePapyrusCaraway
Base
BenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Ambre 35 | Timbuktu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Despite the name, there's no ambergris here. Just resins so warm and golden they pull it off. This is everyday-warmth fragrance, not occasion scent, not showpiece.Ambre 35
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