Fragrance comparison

Imparfait vs Timbuktu

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 4,118 ratings analysed

Imparfait

Celebon

4.003 votes

Rank #46,655 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Timbuktu

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.074,115 votes

Rank #1,327 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Timbuktu takes 3 of 5 categories.

Imparfait
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Timbuktu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imparfait2/5

Timbuktu3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Timbuktu
Sillage & projection: Timbuktu
Value for money: Imparfait
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Imparfait
Fragranxe ranking: Timbuktu

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ImparfaitCelebon

TimbuktuL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 50%Want 25%

4.07/ 5 · 4,115 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

4,115 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTimbuktu

SillageTimbuktu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value47

Category winnerImparfaitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

iris61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseMyrhh

Base6-8+ hrs

OrrisCashmeran

Top15-30 mins

MangoPink PepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

IncensePapyrusKaro Karounde

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverMyrhhPatchouliBenzoin

Category winnerImparfaitLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 39%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 13%

Men42

Unisex54

Women4

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,327

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerTimbuktuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celebon Imparfait is a dark, resinous oriental spicy blend built for cold evenings and leather jackets. The first spray releases a sharp flash of bitter bergamot mixed with dry, crackling cardamom spice. Give it five minutes. The citrus burns off quickly to reveal thick columns of smoky incense and sweet, sap-like myr…

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu is a dry, airy woody fragrance that pairs crisp green mango with sheer frankincense smoke and earthy vetiver. It opens with an unexpected flash of tart fruit and pink pepper before settling into a warm, meditative blend of papyrus reed and dry woods. Unlike sticky tropical perfumes, the ma…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Imparfait or Timbuktu?

Timbuktu takes 3 of 5 categories. Imparfait is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Timbuktu is rated 4.07/5 from 4,115 votes. Choose Imparfait for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Timbuktu for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imparfait or Timbuktu?

Timbuktu lasts longest (Timbuktu 67/100, Imparfait 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imparfait or Timbuktu?

Timbuktu projects furthest (Timbuktu 57/100, Imparfait 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imparfait and Timbuktu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Incense and Myrhh.

Is Imparfait or Timbuktu better for summer or winter?

Imparfait suits evening wear; Timbuktu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imparfait and Timbuktu?

Imparfait has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Incense and Myrhh, a base of Orris and Cashmeran. Timbuktu has top notes of Mango, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Incense, Papyrus and Karo Karounde, a base of Vetiver, Myrhh, Patchouli and Benzoin.