Is Alexandria UK Forbidden Plum a dupe of Tom Ford Plum Japonais?

Plum Japonais EDP

Tom Ford by Yann Vasnier Original
37%

Forbidden Plum EDP

Alexandria UK   Dupe
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EDP Concentration EDP
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2013 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Plum Japonais EDP
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 EDP
A budget clone of Tom Ford's Plum Japonais - Forbidden Plum keeps the juicy plum-cinnamon-saffron opening intact but its oud-amber base is thinner and less resinous than the niche original, giving a sweeter, more linear ride.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 50% vs 28%
Saffron 49% vs 28%
Only in Forbidden Plum
Plum 43%
Shared Notes
Immortelle 16% vs 30%
Plum Blossom 16% vs 39%
Camellia 16% vs 30%
Only in Plum Japonais
Liquor 17% Cypress 17% Plum 17%
Only in Forbidden Plum
Oud 30% Amber 27% Vanilla 24% Canadian Fir Balsam 18%

Accords

Plum Japonais Forbidden Plum
100%
Warm Spicy
95%
Fruity
80%
82%
Amber
50%
79%
Sweet
71%
Oud
66%
Cinnamon
57%
Fresh Spicy
55%
Woody
40%
55%
Vanilla
Spicy
55%
52%
Floral
Warm Spicy
100%
Fruity shared
95%
80%
Amber shared
82%
50%
Sweet
79%
Oud
71%
Cinnamon
66%
Fresh Spicy
57%
Woody shared
55%
40%
Vanilla
55%
Spicy
55%
Floral
52%

Performance

Plum Japonais Forbidden Plum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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

Community season votes for Tom Ford Plum Japonais, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Wearers put Tom Ford Plum Japonais, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
37%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Plum Japonais EDP
Forbidden Plum EDP
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Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £28.00 Alexandria UK - 10ml Buy Best Value £132.00 Alexandria UK - 100ml - £1.32/ml Buy
10.00ml
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Alexandria UK Maker Travel £2.80/ml £28.00 Buy
30.00ml
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50.00ml
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Alexandria UK Maker Cheapest 50ml £1.66/ml £83.00 Buy
100.00ml
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Alexandria UK Maker £1.32/ml £132.00 Buy
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