Tam Dao Eau de Toilette bottle Tam Dao
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U Gender U
2003 Year 2016
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Green Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Green Sapphire

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tam Dao Eau de Toilette
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 Eau de Parfum
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

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 12% 3%
Fruity 0% 11%
Green 10% 12%
Sweet 14% 16%
Warm 11% 8%
Woody 45% 45%
Earthy 5% 5%
Animalic 7% 9%
Fresh 14% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tam Dao EdT
Green Sapphire EdP

Notes

Only in Tam Dao Eau de Toilette
Cypress 42% Myrtle 31% Rose 27%
Only in Green Sapphire Eau de Parfum
Raspberry 39% Violet Leaf 34% Saffron 27%
Only in Tam Dao Eau de Toilette
Sandalwood 54% Cedar 46%
Only in Green Sapphire Eau de Parfum
Cashmeran 53% Pine 47%
Only in Green Sapphire Eau de Parfum
Cedar 54% Sandalwood 46%

Accords

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Tam Dao Eau de Toilette

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 Eau de Parfum

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

Overall
85%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
77%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Aromatic accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tam Dao Eau de Toilette
Green Sapphire Eau de Parfum
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