Fruity

Plum

Note Profile

Botanical 1,130 perfumes

Also Known As

black plum, Red Plum

About

Dark, jammy plum

Scent Profile

Plum in perfumery presents a dark, jammy, and succulent aroma with nuances of ripe fruit, subtle tartness, and a hint of velvety sweetness. It can evoke both fresh and dried facets, sometimes with a faintly boozy or pruney undertone as it evolves. The scent is rich and enveloping, often lending a gourmand or opulent character.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Fruity

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Plum names no single substance

Reconstructed

Plum yields no commercial extract; the note is a lactone and ester reconstruction. A name match returns 'Plumeria absolute', which is frangipani and a different flower entirely.

How the layers join

Origin

Plum notes are typically created using aroma chemicals and accords, as natural plum extract is not viable for perfumery. Perfumers blend molecules such as gamma-undecalactone and damascones to replicate the fruit's complex profile. Occasionally, plum nuances are achieved by combining other fruit and floral notes.

Usage in Perfumery

Plum is most often used as a heart or accent note to add depth and richness to fruity, chypre, or oriental compositions. It pairs well with spices, woods, florals, and gourmand notes like vanilla or chocolate, enhancing both sensuality and sophistication. Its dark fruitiness can balance both sweet and resinous ingredients.