The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Tam Dao
meets Gypsy Water.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Shared ground
Sandalwood · Vanilla
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
The distinction
Eau de parfum leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Diptyque Tam DaoEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |  Byredo Gypsy WaterConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed year | 2013 | 2008 |
| Leading accords | woody · powdery · warm spicy | woody · aromatic · fresh spicy |
| Notes unique to this record | Cedar, Amberwood, Coriander, Musk, Lime, Ginger | Juniper, Lemon, Bergamot, Pepper, Pine needles, Incense, Orris Root, Amber |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.00 · 1,498 votes | 2.56 · 4,683 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 1.93 · 1,573 votes | 1.67 · 4,945 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 parfum
Start here if the listed woody and powdery direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.