South Bay
meets Tam Dao.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Sandalwood
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Eau de toilette leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  The Different Company South BayConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque Tam DaoEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de toilette |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | France |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2013 | 2003 |
| Leading accords | citrus · woody · aromatic | woody · aromatic · powdery |
| Notes unique to this record | Grapefruit, Petitgrain, Tamarind, Freesia, Rose Hip, Woody Notes, Vetiver, White Suede | Italian Cypress, Myrtle, Rose, Cedar, Brazilian Rosewood, Spices, Amber, White Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.82 · 103 votes | 2.81 · 1,713 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.07 · 136 votes | 1.95 · 1,904 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
South Bay
Eau de toilette · France listing · 100 mL bottle
Alcohol denat. - Aqua/ water - Parfum/ fragrance – Limonene – Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate – Linalool – Citronellol - Ethylhexyl salicylate butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane – Bht – Citral - CI 19140/ yellow 5 – Tris (tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate – Geraniol - Disodium edta
Manufacturer website declaration for the specified edition and bottle. Check the supplied packaging for the formula applicable to your batch.
Source: The Different Company official French product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
Tam Dao
Eau de toilette · US listing
Alcohol denat. (sd alcohol 40-b) - Parfum (fragrance) - Aqua (water) - Linalool - Limonene
Source: Diptyque official US product page · Checked 2026-09-21
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de toilette
Start here if the listed woody and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.