More about Diptyque Tam Dao
An ode to the sacred sandalwood forests of Indochina. Tam Dao evokes the velvety, milky scent of sandalwood incense burned in Vietnamese temples, warmed by Asian spices. The fragrance captures the meditative serenity of ancient rituals and the creamy, smooth texture of precious sandalwood - a truly transcendent woody experience.
Featured Notes
Tam Dao opens with Lime, Coriander, Ginger, a heart of Sandalwood, Cedar, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber.
- Top Notes
- Lime, Coriander, Ginger
- Heart Notes
- Sandalwood, Cedar
- Base Notes
- Musk, Vanilla, Amber
Longevity & Projection
Tam Dao by Diptyque offers long-lasting longevity with moderate projection, best suited to fall & winter and daytime & night.
What does Tam Dao smell like?
Tam Dao opens with Lime, Coriander, Ginger, develops into a heart of Sandalwood, Cedar, and settles into a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Tam Dao last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Tam Dao has long-lasting longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Tam Dao?
Fragrances with a similar character include God of Fire, Gentle Fluidity Gold, Lamar. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Tam Dao — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Tam Dao samples?
You can buy authentic Tam Dao by Diptyque samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Tam Dao by Diptyque is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Lime, Coriander, Ginger, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with moderate sillage.







