The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Ofresia
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
Eau de toilette leads with floral; Eau de toilette leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Diptyque OfresiaEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque Tam DaoEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de toilette | Eau de toilette |
| Listed year | 1999 | 2003 |
| Leading accords | floral · fresh spicy · woody | woody · aromatic · powdery |
| Notes unique to this record | Pepper, Freesia, Woodsy Notes | Italian Cypress, Myrtle, Rose, Sandalwood, Cedar, Brazilian Rosewood, Spices, Amber, White Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.96 · 320 votes | 2.81 · 1,713 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.10 · 389 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 verdictEau de toilette
Start here if the listed floral and fresh spicy 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.