The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Tam Dao.
Two expressions.
Compare concentrations and release records through their listed scent profiles.
Shared ground
Sandalwood · Cedar
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
The distinction
Eau de toilette leads with woody; Eau de parfum leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Diptyque Tam DaoEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque Tam DaoEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de toilette | Eau de parfum |
| Listed year | 2003 | 2013 |
| Leading accords | woody · aromatic · powdery | woody · powdery · warm spicy |
| Notes unique to this record | Italian Cypress, Myrtle, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood, Spices, Amber, White Musk | Amberwood, Coriander, Musk, Lime, Vanilla, Ginger |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.81 · 1,713 votes | 3.00 · 1,498 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 1.95 · 1,904 votes | 1.93 · 1,573 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 verdictEau de toilette
Start here if the listed woody and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de parfum
Start here if the listed woody and powdery direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.