La Fumee
Miller HarrisEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
La Fumee 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
| La Fumee | Timbuktu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2011 | 2004 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Lyn Harris | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
La Fumee
Amber
Woody
Smoky
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Resinous
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
IncenseElemiLavender
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
Heart
GeraniumMoroccan chamomileCardamomCuminCoriander Seed
IncensePapyrusCaraway
Base
LabdanumSandalwoodBirchCedarwoodAmberOud
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| La Fumee | Timbuktu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
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