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

Plum Japonais EDP

Tom Ford by Yann Vasnier Original Acquired

Forbidden Plum EDP

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Plum Japonais Eau de Parfum bottle Plum Japonais EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2013 Year -
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Where they differ

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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.
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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.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Plum Japonais EDP A Forbidden Plum EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

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%
Immortelle 16% vs 30%
Plum Blossom 16% vs 39%
Plum 16% vs 42%
Camellia 16% vs 30%
Only in Plum Japonais
Liquor 17% Cypress 17%
Only in Forbidden Plum
Oud 30% Amber 27% Vanilla 24% Canadian Fir Balsam 18%
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%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

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

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
74%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Saffron, Plum, Camellia

Key Differences

Adds amber and canadian fir balsam, drops cypress and liquor

Where to buy

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Plum Japonais EDP

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