Question 1

What's the difference between Espresso Royale and Plum Japonais?

Accepted Answer

Espresso Royale is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Sebastiane (2012) dominated by Coffee accords. Plum Japonais is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2013) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 3 accords: Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Espresso Royale or Plum Japonais?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Espresso Royale scores 3.96/5 vs Plum Japonais at 4.34/5. Plum Japonais's standout strength: Unique, distinctive scent that stands out from typical fragrances. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Espresso Royale and Plum Japonais smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Plum Japonais: Plum Japonais is a highly praised and sought-after Tom Ford fragrance with a distinctive sweet, spicy, oudy profile that generates passionate devotion among fans.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Espresso Royale or Plum Japonais?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Espresso Royale vs Plum Japonais?

Accepted Answer

Espresso Royale scores highest for winter wear; Plum Japonais scores highest for fall wear. Espresso Royale leans evening, Plum Japonais leans evening.

Espresso Royale vs Plum Japonais

Comparison Summary

Unique to Espresso Royale (5)

Unique to Plum Japonais (13)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Plum Japonais

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Attribute	Espresso Royale	Plum Japonais
Brand	Sebastiane	Tom Ford
Year	2012	2013
Rating	3.96	4.34
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	5	13