Patchouli Clouds
Marina Barcenilla ParfumsParfum2012
Side by side
Patchouli Clouds vs. Timbuktu
Patchouli Clouds projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Patchouli Clouds | Timbuktu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2012 | 2004 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marina Barcenilla | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Patchouli Clouds
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Patchouli
Balsamic
White Floral
Rose
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Patchouli
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
Heart
JasmineRoseRosewoodCinnamon
IncensePapyrusCaraway
Base
SandalwoodFrankincense
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Patchouli Clouds | Timbuktu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Patchouli Clouds reclaims patchouli from the heavy. Where most versions lean dark and dense, this one breathes, cool, medicinal, grounded. The rose and jasmine don't soften weakness.Patchouli Clouds
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