Diptyque 2013 Edp

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Tam Dao

by Daniel Molière

Diptyque Tam Dao is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Daniel Molière. Tam Dao opens with Cypress and Coriander, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Cedar, and Rosewood, and dries down to a base of Musk. Diptyque's Tam Dao carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

The benchmark sandalwood for purists - Tam Dao EDP is creamy, dry, and quietly enveloping, radiating understated elegance. Perfect for those who want a meditative, wood-forward scent that never shouts.
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Clean
Tam Dao Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 5%
Fruity 0%
Green 9%
Sweet 10%
Warm 10%
Woody 41%
Earthy 2%
Animalic 25%
Fresh 17%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Powdery
55%
Aromatic
35%
Amber
30%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Tam Dao's focus on sandalwood and cedar makes it especially suited to cooler fall and winter air, where its creamy, dry woods bloom gently. Its powdery and soft projection allows it to work in spring, but the lack of freshness limits its summer appeal.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its subtle, refined woody character is highly versatile and office safe, ideal for daily and casual wear. The understated projection makes it less suited for sports or high-glamour formal events, but it works for intimate dates with lovers of woods.

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About

Tam Dao Eau de Parfum is a serene, minimalist journey through sacred woods. Mysore sandalwood dominates, creamy and dry, subtly accented by crisp cedar and green cypress for a refined, powdery texture. Coriander and amber lend gentle warmth without sweetness, while a whisper of musk and aromatic facets create a clean, contemplative aura. The result is an enveloping, tranquil woodscape - smooth, milky, and calming, with a soft, intimate presence that lingers close to the skin.