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88%
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Plum Japonais Eau de Parfum bottle Plum Japonais
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U Gender U
2013 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier ££££
Tom Ford Plum Japonais Parfum bottle Tom Ford Plum Japonais

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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.
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Our Verdict - Tom Ford Plum Japonais
A luxurious creation that expertly balances plum's sweetness with deep woody and spicy undertones, ideal for those seeking a sophisticated scent.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 11% 5%
Fruity 15% 16%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 29% 29%
Warm 44% 41%
Woody 6% 12%
Earthy 8% 16%
Animalic 6% 10%
Fresh 6% 1%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 45% vs 43%
Only in Plum Japonais
Cinnamon 54%
Only in Tom Ford Plum Japonais
Plum 56%
Shared Notes
Immortelle 15% vs 45%

Accords

Plum Japonais Tom Ford Plum Japonais
100%
Warm Spicy
80%
95%
Fruity
90%
82%
Amber
60%
79%
Sweet
71%
Oud
55%
Woody
70%
66%
Cinnamon
55%
Vanilla
52%
Floral
Balsamic
50%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
80%
Fruity shared
95%
90%
Amber shared
82%
60%
79%
Oud
71%
Woody shared
55%
70%
66%
55%
52%
50%

Performance

Plum Japonais Tom Ford Plum Japonais
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
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.

Tom Ford Plum Japonais

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm spicy and fruity notes make it suitable for the cooler transition periods of spring and fall, while its rich base is comforting in winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and intensity suit intimate settings such as dates or casual outings, but it's less ideal for formal occasions or sports due to its complexity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Plum, Saffron notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Plum Japonais
Tom Ford Plum Japonais
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