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XLNC 2022

XP226 Tam Dao

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Opens with Italian Cypress, Myrtle, and Rose lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Sandalwood and Cedar over a dry, grounded base of Brazilian Rosewood, Amber, and Spices.

The bloodline

Tam DaoDiptyqueStrong

This bottle carries the Tam Dao DNA. Shares 7 notes with the original.

cypressmyrtlerosesandalwoodcedaramber+1 more

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Tam Dao by Diptyque. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear for
evening
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XP226 Tam Dao bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodyWarmBalsamicFloralFreshGreenRichCamphoraceous

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2022

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
I
Italian Cypress
Myrtle
Myrtle
Rose
Rose
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
Amber
Amber
Spices
Spices

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. XP226 Tam Dao is widely considered inspired by Diptyque Tam Dao, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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