Diptyque 2003 EDT

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Tam Dao

by Daniel Molière

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Diptyque Tam Dao is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Daniel Molière. Tam Dao opens with Myrtle, Cypress, and Rose, settles into a heart of Cedar and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Musk, Amber, and Rosewood. Diptyque's Tam Dao carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Woody
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Tam Dao Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cypress42%
Myrtle31%
Rose27%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood54%
Cedar46%
Baseas listed
Rosewood27%
Spicy Notes26%
Amber24%
Musk24%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with an aromatic, green bite of cypress and myrtle before settling into a soft, creamy heart of sandalwood and cedar. A hint of rosewood, amber, and a gentle spicy-musk base lingers, creating a dry, natural, and remarkably tranquil woody aroma. It's like wandering through a quiet forest mist after a light rain, or sitting in a meditative wooden sauna.

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