Diptyque Tam Dao
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- Authentic original perfume
- Try before the full bottle
- Travel-ready 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
- Long-lasting scent
Tam Dao by Diptyque is a study in smooth sandalwood, creamy and dry with a quiet warmth, composed by perfumer Daniel Moliere. Launched in 2003, it is unisex and suits anyone who prefers calm, woody scents without heavy sweetness. A brief flash of lime opens the top notes, then coriander and ginger bring a light, peppery spice that fades quickly. Sandalwood and cedar then take over as the heart notes, soft at the surface with a clean, dry edge beneath. Musk, vanilla and amber settle in last as base notes, adding a gentle sweetness that hugs the skin. Voters wear it in autumn and winter, by day and at night. Wearers mostly report long lasting longevity and moderate sillage. A 10ml decant gives you weeks to get to know a wood this soft.
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The community verdict
For someone drawn to calm, creamy woods, Tam Dao puts sandalwood and cedar at its centre, with lime and ginger at the start and musk and vanilla beneath. Most find it long-lasting with moderate projection. It feels right for autumn, with winter working too, and suits day and night alike.
Summarised with AI from perfume-community reviews
- Brand
- Diptyque
- Perfumer
- Daniel Moliere
- Scent profile
- Unisex
- Launched
- Decant sizes
- 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
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Diptyque Tam Dao, hour by hour
How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.
Sandalwood beams dusted with ginger in a quiet temple courtyard.
Main accordswoody, creamy, spicy, warm
What wearers say
Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.
Longevity
Most voted: 55%Long lasting
Sillage
Most voted: 50%Moderate
Season
Most voted: 36%Autumn
Time of day
Most voted: 50%Daytime
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Longevity, 5,012 votes
- Very weak1%50 votes
- Weak5%251 votes
- Moderate25%1,253 votes
- Long lasting (Most voted)55%2,757 votes
- Eternal14%701 votes
Sillage, 5,012 votes
- Intimate7%351 votes
- Moderate (Most voted)50%2,506 votes
- Strong35%1,754 votes
- Enormous8%401 votes
Season, 5,012 votes
- Spring18%903 votes
- Summer15%751 votes
- Autumn (Most voted)36%1,804 votes
- Winter31%1,554 votes
Time of day, 5,012 votes
- Daytime (Most voted)50%2,506 votes
- Office0%0 votes
- Evening0%0 votes
- Night out50%2,506 votes
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Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.
Your 10 ml decant, next to the original bottle
Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle.
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We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.
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Why 10ML?
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Try several scents for one bottle’s price
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Travel-ready atomiser
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No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
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Diptyque Tam Dao in plain words
What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.
What it smells like
A sharp, zesty flash of lime opens it, then it settles quickly into a calm, creamy wood where sandalwood and cedar take over. The base is soft and warm, with a gentle sweetness rounding it off.
How it wears
The perfume community reports long-lasting wear with moderate projection, so it stays with you without announcing itself across the room.
When to wear it
Wearers reach for it in autumn and winter, and daytime and night come out level, so it moves easily from the morning into the evening.
Who it suits
Suits women and men who like quiet, creamy woods over loud sweetness or bold florals. Its warm, spicy softness fits a calm, understated style.
Similar perfumes at 10ML
- Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime: shares the lime and coriander in its bright opening
- Atkinsons Mint & Tonic: shares the zesty lime and ginger at the start
- Escentric Molecules Escentric 01: shares the lime and musk that frame it
Sizes and price per ml
At 10ML, Diptyque Tam Dao comes as 3ml for €13.23 (€4.41/ml), 10ml for €39.42 (€3.94/ml) and 30ml for €108.27 (€3.61/ml).
Frequently asked questions
What does Diptyque Tam Dao smell like?
Diptyque Tam Dao opens with Coriander, Ginger and Lime. The heart brings Cedar and Sandalwood. It dries down to Amber, Musk and Vanilla. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as woody, creamy, spicy and warm.
Is Diptyque Tam Dao long lasting?
Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (55% of votes), and 69% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (50% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.
Is Diptyque Tam Dao good for summer?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn and winter; summer takes only 15% of season votes.
Is Diptyque Tam Dao good for winter?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it well for winter: winter takes 31% of season votes, close behind its most-voted season.
Is Diptyque Tam Dao for day or night?
Shoppers on fragrance communities wear it day and night alike: 50% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 50% for evenings and nights out.
Can I wear Diptyque Tam Dao to the office?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 0% of time-of-day votes go to the office.
Who makes Diptyque Tam Dao?
Tam Dao is made by Diptyque. Its perfumer is Daniel Moliere. It was launched in 2003.
How many wears is a 10ml decant of Diptyque Tam Dao?
A 10ml decant of Diptyque Tam Dao holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.
Which other Diptyque perfumes can I try?
Besides Diptyque Tam Dao, 10ML has Philosykos, L'Eau Papier and Do Son from Diptyque, each decanted from the original bottle.
Is this Diptyque Tam Dao decant the original perfume?
Yes. Every Diptyque Tam Dao decant is filled by hand from an original Diptyque bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.
Is Diptyque Tam Dao fresh or warm?
Mostly warm: the opening is bright with lime and ginger, but the creamy woods, musk and vanilla underneath give it a soft, cosy feel once it settles.
Can women and men wear Diptyque Tam Dao?
Yes, easily: its calm woods and soft spice are not tied to one style, and the creamy sandalwood sits comfortably on any wearer.
Where can I buy Diptyque Tam Dao as a decant?
At 10ML: Diptyque Tam Dao comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €39.42 (€3.94/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.
What is a decant?
A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.