The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Y
meets Tam Dao.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Shared ground
Cedar
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
The distinction
Eau de parfum leads with aromatic; Eau de toilette leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Yves Saint Laurent YEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque Tam DaoEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Eau de toilette |
| Listed year | 2018 | 2003 |
| Leading accords | aromatic · fresh spicy · woody | woody · aromatic · powdery |
| Notes unique to this record | Apple, Ginger, Bergamot, Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium, Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Olibanum | Italian Cypress, Myrtle, Rose, Sandalwood, Brazilian Rosewood, Spices, Amber, White Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.65 · 20,042 votes | 2.81 · 1,713 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.48 · 19,722 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 parfum
Start here if the listed aromatic 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.