The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Essences Insensees
meets Tam Dao.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Shared ground
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
The distinction
Concentration not recorded leads with powdery; Eau de toilette leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Diptyque Essences InsenseesConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque Tam DaoEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de toilette |
| Listed year | 2014 | 2003 |
| Leading accords | powdery · yellow floral · floral | woody · aromatic · powdery |
| Notes unique to this record | Violet, Pink Pepper, Mimosa, Heliotrope, Grasse Rose, Beeswax, Mate, Vanilla | Italian Cypress, Myrtle, Rose, Sandalwood, Cedar, Brazilian Rosewood, Spices, Amber, White Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.90 · 62 votes | 2.81 · 1,713 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.42 · 92 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.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed powdery and yellow floral 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.