# Forbidden Plum vs Plum Japonais

Forbidden Plum is a known dupe of Plum Japonais. Forbidden Plum and Plum Japonais share 9 of their 14 notes (64%). Forbidden Plum lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Plum Japonais.

## At a glance

|  | Forbidden Plum | Plum Japonais |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Alexandria Fragrances | Tom Ford |
| Release year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | No data |
| Rating | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Forbidden Plum | Plum Japonais |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 35% | 38% |
| Winter | 35% | 37% |
| Spring | 26% | 18% |
| Summer | 4% | 6% |

## Occasions

|  | Forbidden Plum | Plum Japonais |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 29% | 33% |
| Nighttime | 21% | 30% |
| Casual | 25% | 18% |
| Office | 14% | 9% |
| Daytime | 7% | 10% |

## Notes

In both: Amber, Cinnamon (Cinnamon / Laotian cinnamon), Saffron, Benzoin (Benzoin / Siam benzoin), Camellia (Camellia / Japanese camellia), Immortelle, Oud, Vanilla (Vanilla / Vanilla absolute), Ume

Only in this one:

- Forbidden Plum: Ume blossom, Fir
- Plum Japonais: Plum (Plum liqueur), Fir balsam (Fir balsam absolute), Cypress (Sawara cypress)

## Accords

- Forbidden Plum: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody
- Plum Japonais: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Forbidden Plum lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Plum Japonais.

### Which one projects more?

Forbidden Plum projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Plum Japonais.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 35% of the season votes for Forbidden Plum and 37% for Plum Japonais.

### Which one is rated higher?

Plum Japonais is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 7.5/10 for Forbidden Plum.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Amber, Cinnamon (Cinnamon / Laotian cinnamon), Saffron, Benzoin (Benzoin / Siam benzoin), Camellia (Camellia / Japanese camellia), Immortelle, Oud, Vanilla (Vanilla / Vanilla absolute), Ume.

## More

- [Forbidden Plum details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/alexandria-fragrances-forbidden-plum-parfum-extract)
- [Forbidden Plum dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/alexandria-fragrances-forbidden-plum-parfum-extract)
- [Plum Japonais details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/tom-ford-plum-japonais)
- [Plum Japonais dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/tom-ford-plum-japonais)

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