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Plum Japonais Eau de Parfum bottle Plum Japonais EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year 2015
££££ Price Tier £££££
Selima Eau de Parfum bottle Selima EDP

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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 - Selima EDP
A truly unique spiced gourmand, Selima by Bvlgari is a warm, luxurious dream that has captured the hearts of many, despite its divisive performance. Some claim longevity for days, others barely two hours - but all agree it's a stunning, rich scent.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Plum Japonais Selima
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
95%
Fruity
58%
79%
Sweet
87%
82%
Amber
Rose
76%
71%
Oud
66%
Cinnamon
55%
Woody
55%
Vanilla
52%
Floral
Metallic
48%
Leather
44%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
95%
58%
Sweet shared
79%
87%
82%
76%
Oud
71%
66%
55%
55%
52%
48%
44%

Performance

Plum Japonais Selima
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.

Selima

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy-sweet character, often described as an 'occasion fragrance' by reviewers, makes it perfect for dates and formal events. While some find it subtle enough for the office, its distinct scent profile and rich nature mean it's best reserved for evening wear or special daytime events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, fruity, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Plum Japonais EDP
Selima EDP
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