Byredo
Gypsy Water
Eau de parfum
Woody · Aromatic · Fresh spicy.
parfumbible.comSandalwood and cedar at the heart.
About these origins
Brand origin means the country where the house was founded. Made in refers to fragrance manufacturing, not the origin of every ingredient or the brand’s current headquarters.
Brand origin: The story of Diptyque · Checked 2026-09-21
The house opened at 34 boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris in 1961.
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Year2003
Marketed forUnisex
PerfumerNot recorded
Collection: Eaux de Toilette
The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Tam Dao by Diptyque has a listed woody, aromatic, powdery profile, with notes of Italian Cypress, Myrtle, Rose, Sandalwood, Cedar.
Based on listed notes and accords.
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Which version?
Eau de toilette
Listed release: 2003
woody · aromatic · powdery
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Eau de parfum
Listed release: 2013
woody · powdery · warm spicy
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
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Inside the bottle.
Eau de toilette · US listing
Alcohol denat. (sd alcohol 40-b) - Parfum (fragrance) - Aqua (water) - Linalool - Limonene
Source: Diptyque official US product page · Checked 2026-09-21
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
2.81 / 5
1,713 votes
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category average, not hours
Projection
1.95 / 4
1,904 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
2.60 / 5
990 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
5,242Own it
1,683Previously owned
4,671Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
Diptyque
Tam Dao
Eau de parfum
Woody · Powdery · Warm spicy.
Comme des Garcons
Wonderwood
Woody · Fresh spicy · Aromatic.
By Kilian
Sacred Wood
Woody · Powdery · Warm spicy.
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Layering ideas to try.
Starting points from listed profiles, not community-tested pairings or compatibility scores.
Suggested experiment
Philosykos Eau de ToiletteExplore the green and woody profile of Philosykos EDT alongside the woody profile of Tam Dao EDT. The idea is a fig-and-woods contrast; the finished combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Tam Dao smell like?
Tam Dao by Diptyque has a listed woody, aromatic, powdery profile, with notes of Italian Cypress, Myrtle, Rose, Sandalwood, Cedar.
Who created it?
A perfumer is not recorded in this catalog.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 2.81 out of 5, from 1,713 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Tam Dao?
Its listed notes include italian cypress, myrtle, rose, sandalwood, cedar, brazilian rosewood, spices, amber, white musk. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Tam Dao Eau de Toilette
Diptyque · Eau de toilette
Leading accords
woody
aromatic
powdery
warm spicy
fresh spicy
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Italian Cypress · Myrtle · Rose · Sandalwood · Cedar · Brazilian Rosewood
Verified variants and retailers
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1.7oz · Eau de toilette
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