Essence Jasmine
Donna KaranEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Essence Jasmine vs. Plum Japonais
Is Essence Jasmine better than Plum Japonais?
Plum Japonais rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Essence Jasmine projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Mood overlap
floral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Essence Jasmine and Plum Japonais?
| Essence Jasmine | Plum Japonais | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2013 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Essence Jasmine and Plum Japonais smell?
Essence Jasmine
White Floral
Floral
Fresh
Animalic
Plum Japonais
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Amber
Sweet
Oud
Cinnamon
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence Jasmine and Plum Japonais share?
Top—
SaffronCinnamon
Heart—
PlumPlum BlossomImmortelleLiquorCypressCamellia
Base
Jasmine
OudAmberBenzoinPineVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence Jasmine or Plum Japonais?
| Essence Jasmine | Plum Japonais | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Essence Jasmine and Plum Japonais?
Some people want a fragrance that performs. Others want one that simply is. Essence Jasmine chose its side years ago: jasmine, as it actually smells, without apology. No tricks, no supporting cast.Essence Jasmine
Dense, dark, and unapologetically bold. Plum Japonais doesn't whisper or fade, it announces and then lingers on your collar, your scarf, the air behind you.Plum Japonais
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