Plum Japonais by Tom Ford

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Plum Japonais by Tom Ford is a floral fruity fragrance that blends warm cinnamon and rich prunes with the exotic saffron and delicate freesia. Its heart features immortelle and camellia, supported by amber, benzoin, and vanilla for a smooth, resinous base. The presence of liquor, cypress, fir, and a subtle smoky undertone adds complexity. Those drawn to this scent should focus on the interplay of spicy, sweet, and slightly smoky notes balanced by powdery and resinous elements.

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Ladano

Ladano by D:SOL MMXVI £116.67

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  • Key notes:
  • cinnamon
  • civet
  • ginger lily
  • immortelle
  • labdanum
  • licorice
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

From the heart of the Mediterranean scrub, where the air hums with resin and sun-drenched leaves, Ladano rises — a fragrance shaped by the slow pulse of Cistus ladanifer. For centuries, this golden resin has been gathered from the wool of animals, breathing its scent into fabric and skin. Here, labdanum glows rather than burns — thick, balsamic, embracing. It’s animated by tickly aromatics: licorice, celery seed, cinnamon leaf and immortelle.

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Spezie

Spezie by Lorenzo Villoresi £108.33

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  • Key notes:
  • bay
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon
  • coriander
  • cypress
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • tomato leaves
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • green
  • spicy

The green, relaxing scents of the Tuscan countryside blend with the liveliness of exotic spices. Cypress and Cinnamon, Bay and Pepper, Tomato and Cardamom leaves all dance together to create a rich, fresh, unique fragrance.

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Beso Dorado

Beso Dorado by Beso Beach £187.50

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  • Key notes:
  • cinnamon
  • geranium
  • grapefruit
  • labdanum
  • saffron
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

Beso Dorado is inspired by the 10 years of magic and splendor of Beso Beach. It is an addictive perfume with intense and fresh aromas. Capture the authentic Mediterranean spirit of summer evenings with the sunsets and endless nights. Pink pepper and juniper give a lively and spicy opening, cinnamon and patchouli make Beso Dorado a warm and seductive fragrance, with vibrant and refreshing notes of vetiver. A woody personality with a touch of mystery.

Dominique Ropion: “ I wanted to mix deep, nocturnal, distinguished ingredients with an aromatic freshness. I wanted to create the perfume of a summer afternoon, a Mediterranean and sensual fragrance ”.

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Moth
  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • cinnamon
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • heliotrope
  • honey
  • incense
  • orris (iris root)
  • rose
  • saffron
  • smoke
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Perfumer: Tomoo Inaba

Rich and gothic Moth starts with a heavy dose of dark spices to jolt your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli. Beneath it all lingers a smoky undertone that serves as a constant reminder to fluttering creatures of the danger in the tantalizing flame.

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L´Eau des Immortels (Immortals' Brew)

L´Eau des Immortels (Immortals' Brew) by Voyages Imaginaires £145.83

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • benzoin
  • immortelle
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #beast
  • #powdery
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

In the garden of the Gods, at the edge of the world, embark upon a search for hidden treasure. Lose yourself amongst the intoxicating scents of the mysterious vegetation: enchanting flowers, fragrant woods, mystical plants, exalted by the heat of a divine sun. 

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DRUNK LOVERS

DRUNK LOVERS by BORNTOSTANDOUT £200.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • cinnamon
  • cognac
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani

Inebriated with desire, mmmmm! Red berries in a sparkling swirl of aromatic juniper, clary sage and ginger, spiked with cognac and cardamom, infused with fragrant woods and resins. One sniff leads to another, and another, and another…

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Sweet Lure

Sweet Lure by Sly John's Lab £70.83

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • bergamot
  • caramel
  • cinnamon
  • powdery notes
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #powdery
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • fruity
  • woody

Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen

The spirited country girl arrives in the bustle of the city, determined to change her status to “anything but innocent”. That’s Sweet Lure, bubbling with naughty possibilities. Cinnamon and lily-of-the-valley swirl in a bamboozling haze of neroli and vanilla, keeping things alluring but fun.

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402 Guilty Vanilla

402 Guilty Vanilla by Bon Parfumeur £50.00

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  • Key notes:
  • benzoin
  • caramel
  • fig
  • freesia
  • sandalwood
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • woody

A sweet, ambery perfume with many shades of sweet packed into a single formula: heliotrope, vanilla, caramel, toffee and benzoin, all interlinked with a soft sandalwood theme.

Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 402 if you like sophisticated gourmands.

Perfumer for 402: Corinne Cachen. 

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Tabac Rouge

Tabac Rouge by Phaedon Paris £108.33

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  • Key notes:
  • benzoin
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • tobacco
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Inspired by an Art Deco skyscraper and the paintings of Tamara de Lempicka, Tabac Rouge is a striking androgynous fragrance, conjuring up curling tendrils of incense and tobacco smoke. Turkish tobacco absolute is warmed by ginger and cinnamon, with a luxuriant hint of honey. Tabac Rouge dries down to a lush base of Siam benzoin and musk. 

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Nebula Viridis

Nebula Viridis by Aura Eximia £137.50

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • benzoin
  • incense
  • saffron
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #savory
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

Nebula Viridis is Latin for “fresh mist”, and this extrait billows with hazy radiance. A luminous opening of Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot cuts through the air like sunlight, sharpened by saffron and the rich depth of labdanum. The effect is crisp, golden. Warm woods glow in the heart, including guaiacwood, patchouli and Caledonian sandalwood, before vanillic benzoin and amber assert their sensuality.

About Plum Japonais by Tom Ford

How does Plum Japonais differ from these similar perfumes?
Plum Japonais is distinguished by its unique combination of prune sweetness, liquor accords, and a balanced smoky resinous base. While these fragrances share some spicy, ambered, and floral notes, none replicate the precise fruity plum and liquor facets that define Plum Japonais.
What notes should I focus on if I like Plum Japonais?
Focus on fragrances containing cinnamon, saffron, amber, benzoin, and vanilla for a similar spicy, warm, and resinous character. Floral notes like freesia and immortelle also contribute to its distinctive floral fruity balance.
Are these perfumes suitable for year-round wear like Plum Japonais?
Most of these fragrances have warm, spicy, and resinous profiles that work well in cooler weather, similar to Plum Japonais. However, some lean fresher or lighter, such as Spezie and Beso Dorado, which may be more suitable for warmer seasons.