FORBIDDEN PLUM
Overall vibe
Luscious, velvety, and seductive, Forbidden Plum brings together ripe dark fruit, creamy white florals, and warm woods. The plum has a rich sweetness, softened by whipped cream and the intoxicating warmth of rum. Tuberose adds a lush floral dimension, while the woody base gives the composition a smooth, sensual finish.
It is fruity, but with a decidedly more sophisticated and indulgent personality than a typical fruit-forward fragrance.
Longevity
Early impressions suggest good staying power, although individual experiences vary. Some wearers report excellent longevity, while others find it more subdued.
Projection
Moderate to relatively intimate, depending on skin. Despite its extrait concentration, this is not necessarily a fragrance that announces itself from across the room. The impression is more of a rich, enveloping scent than an enormous scent cloud.
When / Where to wear
Evenings, dinners, special occasions, and cooler weather are natural settings for this one. It has a sensual, dressed-up quality, although the creamy sweetness makes it approachable enough for anyone who enjoys a richer fragrance.
Best for
Those who enjoy dark fruits, creamy white florals, and warm, slightly boozy gourmand notes. Particularly appealing if you like plum but want something more complex than a straightforward fruity fragrance.
If you like X, you'll love Y
If you enjoy the darker fruity-floral character of fragrances such as Dior Poison, you may find something appealing here. The comparison is more about the plum-and-floral structure than a direct smell-alike; Forbidden Plum is creamier and less overtly ambery.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
TOP NOTES: Plum, Cloves and Bergamot;Â
MIDDLE NOTES: Whipped Cream, Indian Tuberose and Rum;
BASE NOTES: Australian Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli.
Forbidden Plum Oud Extrait by Fragrance Du Bois is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men.Â
Forbidden Plum Oud Extrait was launched in 2026.
The nose behind this fragrance is Dalia Izem.Â
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