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59%
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Plum Japonais Eau de Parfum bottle Plum Japonais
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££
Forbidden Plum Eau de Parfum bottle Forbidden Plum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Plum Japonais
Tom Ford Plum Japonais is a legendary, much-missed masterpiece. This opulent, boozy plum and spiced oud scent was tragically discontinued, sparking fervent demand and cries for its return.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Forbidden Plum
This loud, spiced-plum powerhouse is a divisive one. Fans love the intoxicating, beast-mode performance; detractors find it overpowering, lacking the original's subtlety. You'll either adore its bold confidence or find it far too much.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 11% 5%
Fruity 15% 80%
Green 4% 0%
Sweet 29% 40%
Warm 44% 15%
Woody 6% 0%
Earthy 8% 5%
Animalic 6% 0%
Fresh 6% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Plum Japonais EdP
Forbidden Plum EdP

Notes

Only in Plum Japonais
Cinnamon 54% Saffron 46%

Accords

Plum Japonais Forbidden Plum
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
95%
Fruity
83%
82%
Amber
84%
79%
Sweet
75%
71%
Oud
69%
66%
Cinnamon
61%
52%
Floral
63%
57%
Fresh Spicy
52%
55%
Vanilla
57%
55%
Woody
Fresh
52%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
95%
83%
Amber shared
82%
84%
Sweet shared
79%
75%
Oud shared
71%
69%
Cinnamon shared
66%
61%
Floral shared
52%
63%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
52%
Vanilla shared
55%
57%
55%
52%

Performance

Plum Japonais Forbidden Plum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Plum Japonais

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its intense, rich character and powerful sillage make it overwhelming for office wear but perfect for dates and formal events. The community regards it as a special occasion scent, especially for cooler weather.

Forbidden Plum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it unsuitable for an office environment, but perfect for a bold statement on a date or a special evening. While too intense for active wear, its rich character lends itself well to formal occasions in colder weather. Several users noted its power makes it best for nights out.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
59%
Olfactory
56%
Notes
70%
Accord
94%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Fruity accords and Plum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Plum Japonais
Forbidden Plum
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