The King

I have Plum Japonais and Plum Harajuku (I've modified it to get darker and longer lasting and now it's way more plummy than PJ). This one beats both of them. Compared to PJ, this is richer, smoother, darker, better blended and longer lasting. It doesn't become the shell of itself like PJ does after few hours. PJ has more obvious plum, but also more "industrial" opening. The King puts spice in overdrive in opening (unpleasant only if you try to smell really up close - otherwise it's lovely) and it dies down after 15-30 minutes (still very prominent and now pleasant even really up close). PJ is dense while The King is more airy. The King has a strong smoky/incense note in first 2 hours that I don't prefer. After 2-3 hours PJ loses its clarity and intensity while The King still stands as a complete scent - actually better than starting stages - spiciness goes to background, smokiness mostly goes away, becomes plummy tobacco smoothed out by vanilla. Geranium gives The King a freshness edge that isn't in PJ. This goes on leather jacket and black jeans or on a dark suit. This screams sexy badass, but in the most non-needy way possible. More versatile than PJ. Could be worn casually because it's less dense and sweet than PJ. If the girl is coming to you and you're going to be up close right away, PJ is better option. If you're out on a date, or going out, or being your awesome self - definitely dressed sharp - use The King. The King does not tolerate dressing down. I've completed my plum collection and can't be more happy with my purchase. I had to have patience and luck to get this discontinued gem, but it was worth it - best and most expensive blind buy I did so far. 10/10 EDIT: Unpleasant spiciness in opening doesn't exist when it's colder weather. This perfume really suffered the same fate as PJ because it lacked hype. This is way more wearable than PJ because it's not so obvious fruity dense plum. I sprayed it every day just for myself since I got it few weeks ago.

After all this time I got my hands on a decant of Tom Ford Plum Japonais. To my dismay, it was absolutely phenomenal. I knew the absurd prices that even partials command these days, but I knew I had to have this scent in some form. Thus began my search for the perfect substitute, which started (and ended) with The King from Boadicea. In the air, it’s tough to distinguish from Plum Japonais. You get the same plum and orientals that made PJ so outstanding. Nose to the skin, it’s definitely it’s own fragrance. The tobacco really stands out here. Picture a smokier, less-woody PJ that retains it’s sweet notes longer into the dry down. I have a single spray on my wrist from 16 hours ago, and I can still pick out that honey-plum note. If you have been in love with that discontinued TF but can’t source a fb, then The King fills that itch greatly and delivers with quality. On my first time wearing it out I received multiple compliments. If this is what you have been seeking, then The King is blind buy safe in spite of the tag. Between paying $450 for a 50ml of Plum Japonais and getting this, I for sure made the smarter choice. I recommend trying out this gem!

A more natural and sophisticated take on Plum Japonais, with tobacco taking center stage. The plum note is not as sweet and more understated, unlike the overly syrupy notes found in Plum Japonais. The King combines tobacco and incense to evoke the aroma of billowing shisha smoke. Eventually, the scent becomes smoky and leathery, revealing a wonderful hint of castoreum that enhances its bold virile persona. It feels like a cross of Plum Japonais and Tobacco Oud Intense, though sadly, it seems this one's been discontinued also.

Plum dominates the initial spray. Along with cinnamon, the perfume opens quite sweet. Leather and incense are also quite prominent, making it a sweet, leathery and smokey scent that is quite suitable for fall and winter.

I absolutely despise Boadicea as a brand. BUT this thing is WOW! One of the sexiest creations i have tried. Very keen to get a full bottle, unfortunately it looks like everything is gone.