Fragonard Santal scores 88% against Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Toilette overall — scored twice, once on the opening and once on the dry-down, because a scent rarely stays still on skin.
The match improves as it wears. Fragonard Santal opens 85% like Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Toilette and reaches 90% by the dry-down, so give it an hour before judging it — the first spray is the least similar part of this comparison.
Both are built on woody, aromatic, powdery and warm spicy. Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Toilette adds balsamic and amber that Fragonard Santal does not. Fragonard Santal brings citrus and herbal of its own.
| Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Toilette | Fragonard Santal | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (estimate) | about $160 | about $45 |
| Longevity | 5h | 5h |
| Projection | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Sillage | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Released | 2003 | — |
| Main accords | woody, aromatic and powdery | woody, aromatic and fresh spicy |
On the estimates above, Fragonard Santal sits about $115 under Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Toilette — roughly 72% less. Both figures are typical market prices rather than one shop's, so treat the gap as a direction rather than a quote.
This fragrance captures the creamy, meditative sandalwood essence of Diptyque Tam Dao with a clean and natural woody profile.
Scores are estimates built from note structure and community consensus, not laboratory measurements, and noses genuinely differ — treat a high match as a strong lead rather than a promise. AltScent is independent and is not affiliated with, authorized by or endorsed by any brand shown.
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