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Plum Japonais Eau de Parfum bottle Plum Japonais EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2013 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Forbidden Plum Eau de Parfum bottle Forbidden Plum 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 - 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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

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%
Only in Forbidden Plum
Plum 43%
Shared Notes
Immortelle 16% vs 30%
Plum Blossom 16% vs 39%
Camellia 16% vs 30%

Accords

Plum Japonais Forbidden Plum
100%
Warm Spicy
95%
Fruity
80%
82%
Amber
50%
79%
Sweet
71%
Oud
66%
Cinnamon
55%
Woody
40%
55%
Vanilla
Spicy
55%
52%
Floral
100%
Fruity shared
95%
80%
Amber shared
82%
50%
79%
Oud
71%
66%
Woody shared
55%
40%
55%
55%
52%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
37%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Plum Japonais EDP
Forbidden Plum EDP
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