As Sawira
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
As Sawira vs. Timbuktu
Is As Sawira better than Timbuktu?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MyrrhCardamomPatchouli
amberwarm spicywoodyaromaticbalsamic
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 As Sawira and Timbuktu?
| As Sawira | Timbuktu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2015 | 2004 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do As Sawira and Timbuktu smell?
As Sawira
Amber
Warm Spicy
Oud
Woody
Rose
Floral
Metallic
Aromatic
Timbuktu
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do As Sawira and Timbuktu share?
Top
SaffronBergamotAbsintheDavana
Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
Heart
RoseCloveCardamomCarnationJasmineLabdanum
IncensePapyrusCaraway
Base
OudMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedarwoodPatchouli
VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
SaffronCloveCardamom
Pink PepperCardamomCaraway
Oriental Notes
MyrrhVanilla
MyrrhBenzoin
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do As Sawira and Timbuktu work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, As Sawira or Timbuktu?
| As Sawira | Timbuktu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about As Sawira and Timbuktu?
The oud is there, but it knows when to leave the room. Deep warmth without the fanfare, this is for someone who appreciates richness but doesn't need to announce it.As Sawira
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
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