Field notes / 01
What does plum smell like?
Plum can feel juicy and ripe with a darker, skin-like edge. Some accords suggest fresh purple fruit; others evoke dried or liqueur-like richness. It is often rounder than tart berries and works well when a perfume needs fruit with a soft, substantial texture.
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The material behind the impression
Plum notes are generally reconstructed accords, not a standard plum essential oil. The scent can be built from fruity, floral and balsamic facets. A plum listing does not imply apricot, cherry or dried fruit is also separately present.
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Its place in the composition
Plum pairs naturally with osmanthus’s apricot-suede character and vanilla’s warmth. Rose can make it more floral, while woods provide a drier frame. It often opens a fruit-floral composition and leaves a softer impression as the heart develops.





