Is Perfume Parlour Fruit Nippon a dupe of Tom Ford Plum Japonais?

Plum Japonais EDP

Tom Ford by Yann Vasnier Original Acquired

Fruit Nippon EDP

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Fruit Nippon EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford - Plum Japonais - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cinnamon, Saffron, with amber depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Plum Japonais EDP A Fruit Nippon 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
Fruit Nippon EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 50% vs 53%
Saffron 49% vs 46%
Immortelle 16% vs 18%
Plum Blossom 16% vs 22%
Cypress 16% vs 31%
Camellia 16% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 50% vs 53%
Saffron 49% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Immortelle 16% vs 18%
Plum Blossom 16% vs 22%
Cypress 16% vs 31%
Camellia 16% vs 27%
Only in Plum Japonais
Liquor 17% Plum 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Fruit Nippon
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Fruit Nippon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

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
62%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Adds amber and benzoin, drops liquor and plum

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