Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Tam Dao
Tam Dao by Diptyque (2003) is built around Italian Cypress, Myrtle, Rose, Sandalwood. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« A milky, creamy sandalwood leaning on cypress: the calm of a wooden temple. »
- 1
Paco Rabanne · 1999
Ultraviolet
Shared notes: Brazilian Rosewood, Rose, Amber, Cedar. What differs: Pepper, Pimento, Almond. Positioned as Feminine.
- 2
Hanae Mori · 1995
Butterfly
Shared notes: Rose, Sandalwood, Cedar, Brazilian Rosewood. What differs: Black Currant, Strawberry, Blackberry. Positioned as Feminine.
- 3
Serge Lutens · 1993
Ambre Sultan
Shared notes: Myrtle, Amber, Sandalwood. What differs: Bay Leaf, Oregano, Coriander.
- 4
Serge Lutens · 2011
Jeux de Peau
Shared notes: Spices, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Milk, Licorice, Apricot.
- 5
Acqua di Parma · 2007
Colonia Intensa
Shared notes: Myrtle, Cedar, Musk. What differs: Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom. Positioned as Masculine.
- 6
Calvin Klein · 1986
Obsession for Men
Shared notes: Brazilian Rosewood, Amber, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Mandarin, Lavender, Bergamot. Positioned as Masculine.
- 7
Dior · 2009
Ambre Nuit
Shared notes: Rose, Spices, Cedar. What differs: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Ambergris.
- 8
Yves Saint Laurent · 1971
Pour Homme
Shared notes: Brazilian Rosewood, Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender. Positioned as Masculine.
- 9
Tartine et Chocolat · 1988
Ptisenbon
Shared notes: Musk, Brazilian Rosewood, Amber. What differs: Citron, Orange, Galbanum.
- 10
Reminiscence · 2020
Vanille Santal
Shared notes: Spices, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Caramel, Cashmere Wood, Vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Tam Dao?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Ultraviolet by Paco Rabanne is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Tam Dao, including Brazilian Rosewood, Rose, Amber.
What is an alternative to Tam Dao from another house?
Ultraviolet (Paco Rabanne, 1999) picks up Brazilian Rosewood, Rose, Amber in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.