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Diptyque

Tam Dao

EDP · 2003

Tam Dao by Diptyque

Olfactive Profile

Sandalwood · Woody · Creamy

Note Pyramid

The composition

Composed by Daniel Moliere. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.

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Top notes

the opening
  • Italian Cypress
    Italian Cypress
  • Rosewood

Heart notes

the soul
  • Sandalwood
    Sandalwood
  • Myrtle
  • Rose
    Rose

Base notes

the trail
  • Cedar
    Cedar
  • Spices
  • Amber
    Amber

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity4/5
Sillage4/5
Projection4/5

Wearable in

SeasonAutumn · Winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyWoody

Main accords

SandalwoodWoodyCreamy

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Creamy, devotional, soft wood.

Textures

  • — Sanded wood
  • — Raw silk
  • — Warm milk
  • — Damp root
  • — Linen
  • — Drafting paper

Materials

Mysore sandalwood · Raw silk · Beeswax · Haitian vetiver · Bleached oak · Brushed nickel

Atmosphere

The room

A temple courtyard at dawn

Weather

The air

Warm humid morning, 24°C

Interior Design

Soft tropical modern

Teak floors, sheer linen, a sandalwood deity

Season

Autumn · Winter

Wears best in autumn and winter.

City Match

Kyoto temple grounds at first light

Also at home in Mysore, Bali, Mexico City.

Literary Match

Hesse — Siddhartha

Siddhartha — Hesse · The God of Small Things — Roy

In one line

Diptyque

Tam Dao — creamy, devotional, soft wood.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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