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Tam Dao Eau de Toilette bottle Tam Dao EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2003 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £££££
Green Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Green Sapphire EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tam Dao EDT
Tam Dao EDT is a subtle, photorealistic woody fragrance that evokes deep calm, but be warned: performance is often fleeting. It's a love-it-or-go-anosmic scent, so test before you commit.
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Our Verdict - Green Sapphire EDP
Green Sapphire is a divisive one: a beastly woody fragrance that blends masculine confidence with a surprisingly creamy, sweet edge. Some find it a regal masterpiece, others a petrol-like assault. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or for the office.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tam Dao EDT
Green Sapphire EDP

Notes

Accords

Tam Dao Green Sapphire
100%
Woody
100%
52%
Powdery
54%
52%
Aromatic
46%
49%
Warm Spicy
45%
Fruity
44%
Musky
44%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
52%
54%
Aromatic shared
52%
46%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
45%
44%
44%

Performance

Tam Dao Green Sapphire
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tam Dao

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its intimate sillage and clean, woody accords make it highly suitable for the office and casual wear. While pleasant for a date, its lack of projection means it's for close encounters, and the casual, natural vibe makes it less ideal for formal settings.

Green Sapphire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Green Sapphire is far too potent for office wear, which aligns with community feedback calling it 'overpowering' and 'not office friendly'. Its luxurious woody accords and unique raspberry-pine blend make it best suited for formal and evening events, where its robust presence can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tam Dao EDT
Green Sapphire EDP
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