Flora Five's Diptyque Tam Dao attar is an alcohol-free, oil-based interpretation of the serene forest-temple sandalwood of Tam Dao by Diptyque. Cool cypress, myrtle and a pinch of cardamom drift into a milky heart of sandalwood, cedar and fig, while benzoin, musk, tolu balm and vanilla hold a hushed, meditative warmth for roughly 10–12 hours on skin.
Fragrance notes
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Top: Cardamom, Cypress, Lavender, Myrtle, Rosewood
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Heart: Cedar, Cinnamon, Fig, Rose, Sandalwood
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Base: Amber, Benzoin, Musk, Tolu Balm, Vanilla
| Top |
Heart |
Base |
Longevity |
Sillage |
Best for |
Inspired by |
| Cypress, cardamom |
Sandalwood, cedar |
Benzoin, musk |
10–12 hrs |
Moderate–Strong (5–7 hrs) |
Everyday calm, office |
Diptyque Tam Dao |
How it compares. Our attar captures the recognisable Tam Dao accord — creamy, rosewood-tinged sandalwood at its most tranquil. The oil format suits this scent unusually well: with no alcohol lift-off, the woods appear fully formed from the first minute, wear like polished skin rather than a cloud, and persist through a full day where the eau de toilette often fades by lunch.
Halal by virtue of its zero-alcohol formula, this attar is about as gentle as fragrance gets on skin. Roll it where your pulse runs warm — wrists, neck, behind the ears — and the sandalwood will slowly turn creamier as the day warms with you. Like all perfume oils, it is best kept away from white garments.
Available as a roll-on in 3 ml, 6 ml and 12 ml. Free shipping across India · Cash on delivery · 7-day return.
Frequently asked questions
What does Diptyque Tam Dao attar smell like?
Quiet, creamy sandalwood before anything else — smooth and slightly milky, brushed with cedar, fig and a rosy softness in the heart. The opening is fresh and green with cypress and myrtle, and the base of benzoin, musk and vanilla feels like warm wood after sunlight. Minimal, calming, effortlessly unisex.
How long does it last?
Roughly 10–12 hours on skin — a substantial upgrade over the famously fleeting spray versions of this style. It stays within a close radius, so you and those near you enjoy it without it filling a room. Refresh the wrists mid-evening if you want the creamy phase back at full strength.
How is Flora Five's version different from the original Tam Dao?
Diptyque's Tam Dao is an alcohol-based eau de toilette or parfum; ours is a concentrated oil built around the same sandalwood idea. The character survives intact, but the oil skips the sharp opening, deepens the creamy heart, roughly doubles the practical wear time, and costs a fraction of the Parisian bottle.
Which size should I choose — 3, 6 or 12 ml?
The 3 ml suits the curious; sandalwood lovers rarely stop there. The 6 ml handles daily wear for a couple of months, and because this is the sort of scent you reach for constantly, the 12 ml is the value pick most Tam Dao admirers eventually settle on.
Diptyque Tam Dao is a registered trademark of its respective owner. Flora Five is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with them. This is an independent interpretation inspired by the scent profile — it is not the original and contains none of its materials. The name is referenced only to describe the fragrance's character.
At Flora Five, all our attars are meticulously crafted to maintain their authenticity and purity. Each blend is 100% oil-based and free from alcohol, ensuring a rich, long-lasting scent experience.
To preserve the integrity of our attars and protect them from contamination or loss of their distinctive scent profiles, we incorporate essential, non-toxic regulatory substances like antioxidants. These carefully chosen components ensure the longevity and stability of your attar without compromising safety.
While no additional ingredients in our formulations are inherently harmful, we recommend patch testing before full use to rule out any potential allergies. At Flora Five, your safety and satisfaction are as important as the elegance of our fragrances.
