Forbidden Plum

Forbidden Plum by Alexandria Fragrances is a bold, spicy-sweet interpretation of Tom Ford's Plum Japonais, designed to emulate its core accords while amplifying performance. It opens with a pronounced cinnamon and fruity burst, merging plum blossoms, vanilla, and saffron into a rich, jam-like intensity that feels more concentrated and assertive than the original. While the dry-down shares similarities with Plum Japonais—particularly in its warm amber-oud base—many users note a shift toward a louder, fuller projection and a perceptibly sweeter, more boozed-up character that leans heavily on syrupy plum and spiced resin notes. The fragrance lingers impressively long, with strong sillage that persists well into the night, making it ideal for cooler seasons like autumn and winter. It delivers a deeply sensual, unisex experience that stands out in crowded fragrance collections, though some find its spiciness overly intense or synthetic compared to the original's subtlety.