Tam Dao
Picture old wood warmed by the sun. That is the first ten seconds of Diptyque Tam Dao.
Released
2003
Concentration
Eau de Toilette
Nose
House from
France
Retail
$260 / 75ml
Rated
4.1/5
How it moves
Up top: cypress and rosewood. Enjoy them; they will not stay. Sandalwood, cedar and myrtle are where it actually lives. The base is amber, musk and spices. That is the bit on your scarf the next morning.
What wearers say
4.1 out of 5 across 5,300 ratings — well loved, and not quietly.
- A dry, creamy sandalwood-cedar scent widely praised as soothing, meditative and refined.
- The EDT is admired for smoothness though some want stronger projection and longevity.
- Considered a versatile unisex woody staple, ideal for office and everyday wear.
Who made it
Daniel Molière composed it in 2003, for Diptyque in France. Launched in 2003, Tam Dao is Diptyque's homage to sandalwood, named after a Vietnamese hill station and built around creamy, dry cedar and woods.
Wear it for less
There are 4 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $33 — $228 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
The community
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- What smells like Diptyque Tam Dao?
- We list 4 bottles built to smell like it, including Roots by Bujairami, Perceptive by AromaPassions, Tam Dao by Oil Perfumery and Sacred Sandalwood 2074 by Perfume Parlour.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Diptyque Tam Dao?
- Roots by Bujairami, at $33 for 100ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Diptyque Tam Dao is listed at $260 for 75ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $33 to $146.
- Who made Diptyque Tam Dao?
- It was composed by Daniel Molière, released in 2003 for Diptyque.