659 community ratings

Tam Dao (Eau de Toilette)

2003UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
659 ratings

Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green woody scent with a powdery, slightly creamy sandalwood thread, worn by anyone.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 506 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cedar Myrtle Cypress Mysore sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Tam Dao (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a calm presence. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the settings it suits best. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine.

The scent is built from cedar, myrtle, cypress and Mysore sandalwood. A fresh, green woodiness leads, softened by a spicy touch and some sweetness, while the sandalwood adds a powdery, creamy finish. Celine Bois Dormant and Le Couvent Mimosa have a close profile.