Tam Dao . Eau de Parfum – DIPTYQUE | Sandalwood & woody
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A sandalwood forest in Indochina.
Soft, deep, luminous — like a calming embrace.
You know those fragrances that immediately affect your breathing — that slow it down, soothe it, and create a soft, steady warmth. Tam Dao is one of them. Created in 2003, it is inspired by the sandalwood forests of Indochina — those precious trees that exude a creamy and slightly milky warmth, both woody and floral. Diptyque has made it one of its foundational fragrances, one you always return to.
In this Eau de Parfum concentration, sandalwood expresses itself with maximum density and depth. The opening is refined and luminous — rosewood, cardamom, cypress, lavender, myrtle — clear and fresh spices that pave the way without revealing too much. Then the sandalwood accords arrive at the heart, accompanied by cinnamon and cedar notes, in a creamy and slightly spicy warmth that gradually settles. The amber, benzoin, Tolu balm, musk, and vanilla base prolongs all of this for hours — enveloping, comforting, memorable.
Tam Dao doesn't seek to impress. It soothes — and that's infinitely rarer.
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Eau de Parfum
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Woody
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Present
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Unisex
A word from Maison Diaphane
Tam Dao is the fragrance you offer when you want to say something without words. It's Diptyque's grand sandalwood — creamy, deep, always just right. Twenty years in the catalog and not a single wrinkle.
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Tam Dao Eau de Parfum by Diptyque is a unisex woody fragrance created in 2003, one of the house's great classics. Its name evokes the sandalwood forests of Indochina — those precious trees that exude a creamy and soothing warmth. Available at Maison Diaphane, an official retailer in Angers, in 75 ml. Free shipping from €100 (in France).
Its olfactory pyramid revolves around a heart of creamy and warm sandalwood accords, preceded by a fine opening of rosewood, cardamom, cypress, and lavender, and prolonged by a deep base of amber, benzoin, Tolu balm, musk, and vanilla. In Eau de Parfum, this composition deploys all its density and remarkable longevity — sandalwood expresses itself with a richness and persistence that only this concentration allows.
Tam Dao is a creamy and soothing woody fragrance with a present sillage, ideal all year round, both day and night, worn by women as well as men.
Is Tam Dao's sandalwood sweet or heavy?
Neither. It's a luminous and creamy sandalwood, never heavy. The fine opening of cardamom and rosewood brings a lightness that prevents any heaviness. Vanilla and benzoin in the base add a discreet sweetness without becoming sugary. It's an elegant and refined sandalwood.
What season is Tam Dao suitable for?
All year round. Its creamy warmth makes it particularly precious in autumn and winter, but its luminosity and fresh opening make it entirely pleasant in spring. It's one of the few woody fragrances that can be worn without seasonal restriction.
Is it truly a unisex fragrance?
Absolutely. Sandalwood is one of the most universal materials in perfumery — neither feminine nor masculine, just warm and elegant. Tam Dao works with the same precision on all skin types. It's one of Diptyque's most accomplished unisex fragrances.
What is the longevity of Tam Dao Eau de Parfum?
Very good. The Eau de Parfum concentration and the persistent nature of sandalwood and the resinous base ensure a longevity of 7 to 9 hours depending on skin type. The sillage is present and enveloping — warm without ever saturating the space around you.
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