The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Bois Impérial
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 woody; Eau de toilette leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Essential Parfums Bois ImpérialConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque Tam DaoEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de toilette |
| Listed year | 2020 | 2003 |
| Leading accords | woody · fresh spicy · aromatic | woody · aromatic · powdery |
| Notes unique to this record | Akigalawood, Woodsy Notes, Basil, Vetiver, Timur, Ambroxan, Patchouli | Italian Cypress, Myrtle, Rose, Sandalwood, Cedar, Brazilian Rosewood, Spices, Amber, White Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.96 · 9,925 votes | 2.81 · 1,713 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.78 · 9,769 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 woody 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.