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Plum Japonais Eau de Parfum bottle Plum Japonais EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
F Gender F
2013 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££
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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 Extrait
This loud, spiced-plum powerhouse is a divisive one. Fans love the intoxicating, beast-mode performance; detractors find it overpowering, lacking the original's subtlety. You'll either adore its bold confidence or find it far too much.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 50% vs 33%
Saffron 49% vs 33%
Only in Forbidden Plum
Plum 33%
Shared Notes
Immortelle 16% vs 33%
Plum 16% vs 33%
Camellia 16% vs 33%

Accords

Plum Japonais Forbidden Plum
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
95%
Fruity
83%
82%
Amber
84%
79%
Sweet
75%
71%
Oud
69%
66%
Cinnamon
61%
52%
Floral
63%
57%
Fresh Spicy
52%
55%
Vanilla
57%
55%
Woody
Fresh
52%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
95%
83%
Amber shared
82%
84%
Sweet shared
79%
75%
Oud shared
71%
69%
Cinnamon shared
66%
61%
Floral shared
52%
63%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
52%
Vanilla shared
55%
57%
55%
52%

Performance

Plum Japonais Forbidden Plum
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.

Forbidden Plum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it unsuitable for an office environment, but perfect for a bold statement on a date or a special evening. While too intense for active wear, its rich character lends itself well to formal occasions in colder weather. Several users noted its power makes it best for nights out.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
49%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, fruity, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Plum Japonais EDP
Forbidden Plum Extrait
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