Discover Tam Dao by Diptyque, a Unisex Eau de Parfum inspired by the sacred forests of Vietnam, built around a serene woody composition of sandalwood, cedar, cypress and coriander.
Sandalwood forms the heart of the fragrance with a smooth, creamy and warm character, while cedar adds a drier and more structured woody dimension. Cypress introduces fresh green and coniferous nuances, while coriander and Asian spices bring subtle aromatic warmth that enhances the woods without overwhelming them.
Diptyque presents Tam Dao as a journey into the childhood memories of Yves Coueslant, one of the Maison's founders, inspired by the sacred forests of Vietnam. In the Eau de Parfum, Asian spices accentuate sandalwood and its creamy facets, creating a richer and more enveloping interpretation.
Created by Daniel Molière, the fragrance is documented by specialist sources as a Unisex Woody Spicy composition. There is a minor discrepancy regarding its launch date: Parfumo records the Eau de Parfum in 2012, while Fragrantica and Luckyscent list 2013. For accurate catalogue data, the release is therefore best treated as 2012–2013 depending on source.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with coriander and subtle citrus-spicy accents.
Coriander introduces a dry aromatic spiciness that immediately enhances the woody character, while light citrus nuances provide brief brightness before the composition moves toward its creamy woody core.
Heart Notes
The heart develops around sandalwood and cypress.
Sandalwood is the defining material, offering a smooth, warm and creamy texture. Cypress adds dry green and coniferous facets that evoke a forest atmosphere and balance the softness of the sandalwood.
Base Notes
The composition settles on cedarwood and warm woods with soft musky and amber nuances.
Cedar creates an elegant dry woody structure, while the warmer background gives the fragrance a smooth and meditative dry-down, allowing the woods to linger with a clean and comforting character.
Fragrance Notes
- Top: Coriander, Subtle Citrus and Spicy Accents
- Heart: Sandalwood, Cypress
- Base: Cedarwood, Warm Woods, Soft Musky and Amber Accents