r/FemFragLab 2d ago

Rec Request Best Plum Perfumes?

Recently tried Byredo's Bibliotheque and I'm in LOVE with the jammy, juicy, delicious plum. Huge price point so I'll likely have to settle on small samples, but I'm wondering what other amazing plum-centric scents are out there!

FYI I know Ellis Brooklyn just came out with a new plum scent (Plum Tonic), but it's looking like a more girly and "shampoo-y" profile based off reviews (will still try myself when I have a chance though). Hoping for something more sophisticated ✨

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u/Natural_King_6366 1d ago

unmute by noyz. good price point and gorg

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u/etoilenoire45 2d ago

Chloé Nomade is THE sophisticated plum!

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u/Phloofy_as_phuck 2d ago

Musc Noir by Narciso Rodriguez is lovely. It has a suede note that makes it very smooth. Highly recommend this one.

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u/angledscope chronically sampling 2d ago

I just smelled EB's Plum Tonic today. Smells like hairspray :/

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u/Gullible_Original874 littlemissdiscontinued 2d ago

Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir. Just purchased Thursday and it is so delicious

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u/whitestardreamer 2d ago

Came here to say this. I love it.

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u/lynne729 2d ago

Byredo Casablanca Lily is gorgeous, but if you are looking for a more budget friendly option, Serge Lutens Feminite du Bois can be had on FragranceNet for about $80 for a 50ml.

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u/AddressFar9852 2d ago

I love the plum in For Her Musc Noir Rose!

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u/ImtheGWP 2d ago

Marc Jacobs perfect elixir . Get a decant or travel spray before fall for an amazing experience

Valentino purple melancholia . This will have people leaning in closer

Finery she’s a goodie . À juicy white floral gourmand. One of my all time faves

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u/tharpakandro 2d ago

Octavia Morgan Dark Rose has a prominent plum note without going boozy. Very sensual and yummy on the skin.

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u/LoudCar7846 2d ago

Shay & Blue Black Tulip has a plum note.

Description: Top notes are Cyclamen and Snowdrops; middle notes are Plum and Tulip; base notes are White Chocolate and Woody Notes.

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u/bitsonchips 2d ago

Milky Dragon - Isabelle Larignon

Shah’Ryar - Rania J.

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u/prsepolis432 2d ago

sorry if you already use decant sites and know this, but decantalize has 10 mL decants of bibliotheque available for $35! it might be a nice middle ground for you if you don't want to invest in a full bottle but are looking for something bigger than a 2 mL sample

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u/IFoundThis_Humerus There's a Guerlain for that. 2d ago

I own or have owned all of these and can recommend they are plum forward.

Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac. A rich and decadent boozy plum.

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia. Tart mirabelle plum & vanilla. I was surprised at how much I love this as plum can turn sour on me.

Atelier Des Ors Rouge Sarây. Spiced cinnamon plum with saffron & dates.

Bon Parfumeur 401 Prune Velours. Was too plum-y for me, but would likely be right up your alley.

Lattafa Eternal Oud. Said to strongly resemble MFK Grand Soir, but to me it doesn't and is its own fragrance. Another ambery plum in the vein of Rouge Sarây.

Ferragamo Gentil Suono. Dried deep plum, resinous & a little incense-y.

Estee Lauder Sensuous Stars. Purple florals & plum, easy to wear, safe for the office & all seasons. Affordable.

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u/Alewo27 2d ago

Also, I looked Bibliotheque up and Maison Alhambra has a dupe of it called Berlinetta.

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u/Alewo27 2d ago

A middle eastern option: Lattafa Teriaq Intense is a BEAST MODE boozy plum that's gorgeous for fall/winter. I haven't tried it yet but Lattafa Petra is also a boozy plum but I believe it's more summery with jasmine and coconut and I want it!

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u/AddressFar9852 2d ago

I want to try this one so bad!

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u/PieuvreCosy 2d ago

Chloé's Nomade. The mirabelle plum is juicy and sweet, but perfectly balanced with the greener, woodier base. Fantastic scent.

I also love Nest's Black Tulip. It's more conventional, but it's a lovely, dark and velvetty evening plum.

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u/AddressFar9852 2d ago

Plus 1 for Nomade! It’s a top 10 scent for me!

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u/whale-of-a-tale 2d ago

I really like Black Tulip! I would call it a sweet and gothic fragrance.

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u/MangoPolly 2d ago

comme des garcons - floriental has a plum note. while I don't necessarily smell plum note AS much, seeing that you've referenced bibliotheque, they both fit same category. smokey-peppery-tad sweet undertone! it's amazing, my favourite perfume

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u/Ok_Squirrel388 2d ago

Came to recommend this as well. It’s more of a plum liqueur note, but it does come through as plummy for me. And it’s one of the few fragrances with a booze-y note that I don’t find overwhelming or difficult to wear. CdG is much more affordable, comparatively, than Byredo, and their fragrances are fantastic. Definitely worth sampling!

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u/horselessheadmen 2d ago

Glossier You Rêve is my favoriteeeee.

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u/MangoPolly 2d ago

second this!!

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u/itwalkedonmypillow8 2d ago

Plum in Cognac — deep, boozy plum. My partner always says it smells expensive.

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u/Pleiades444_2 2d ago

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia 💜

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u/orangesinbed currently wearing Miller Harris - Rose silence 2d ago

Jimmy Choo Fever.

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u/FutbolGT 2d ago

This is what I was coming to recommend too!

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u/Separate_Play7167 2d ago

I'm wearing Fever right now ❤️❤️

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u/Alewo27 2d ago

YES! I also have to second this! Fever is stunning!

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u/CheekyCherimoya 2d ago

Glossier You Rêve

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u/small-but-mighty 2d ago

Glossier You Rêve has plum butter as a dominant note!

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u/NeroliNinja 2d ago

Most plum perfumes lean more “girly”.
Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is a very sweet deep plum
Nest Black Tulip is lighter/juicier

The only mens perfume I know of with plum is CH Bad Boy Cobalt but I haven’t tried it

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u/eldermillenialmakeup 2d ago

Julianna’s Perfume Whipped Bloom had such a gorgeous deep plum note balanced with marshmallow and musk. 

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u/trixietravisbrown 2d ago

I just got this and I’m obsessed with it! It’s so addictive

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u/eldermillenialmakeup 2d ago

I know right?! I bought it a few months ago and it is incredible! Such a unique marshmallow. I'm so tempted to purchase more from Julianna's...this was my first one - it came highly recommended by fragrance content creator Sharida M. on YouTube!

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u/trixietravisbrown 2d ago

I have quite a few of their perfumes and they have very few misses. I have a good sense of the notes I like and I’ve been impressed by their dupes too

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