Timbuktu by L'Artisan Parfumeur

Name: Timbuktu
Brand: L'Artisan Parfumeur
Rating: 7.7 (822 reviews)

2004unisex

Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

7.7/10

822 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Timbuktu by L'Artisan Parfumeur is a popular Spicy Woody fragrance for women and men. Timbuktu was launched in 2004. Timbuktu was created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Cardamom, Pink pepper, Mango and Green mango; middle notes are Frankincense, Papyrus, Karo Karounde and Incense; base notes are Patchouli, Myrrh, Vetiver and Benzoin. Voters rate it highest for spring and autumn. It is long-lasting, and the sillage is strong.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and spring (60% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 55% of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, woody, smoky

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

12 notes

Timbuktu features 12 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

822 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

638 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

618 ratings

6.6

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

835 season votes

Spring28%
Summer20%
Autumn32%
Winter19%

Who wears it

Men55%
Unisex17%
Women28%

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