Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum dupe — cheaper alternatives

Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum: released in 2018, warm spicy, fruity and amber, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum dupe?

The closest Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum dupe we found is Banana Republic 17 Oud Mosaic — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $80 for a 100 ml bottle.

The four closest scent matches — the best Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 4 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden PlumProjection
1Banana Republic 17 Oud Mosaic84%about $30 (−62%)6h vs 8h6/10
2Laura Biagiotti Venezia82%about $40 (−50%)7h vs 8h5/10
3Alexandria Fragrances Plum Lucky89%about $20* (−75%)7h vs 8h6/10
4Les Senteurs Gourmandes Prune Jasmin83%about $40 (−50%)5h vs 8h5/10
  1. Banana Republic 17 Oud Mosaic — 84% scent match

    Leans into similar woody and spiced oriental territory as Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum, featuring prominent oud and amber.

    It shares its oud, warm spicy and amber accords with Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 626 community ratings.

  2. Alexandria Fragrances Plum Lucky — 89% scent match

    Shares a strikingly similar spiced fruit profile with Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum, anchored in sweet woods and rich resin.

    It shares its sweet and fruity accords with Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 28 community ratings.

  3. Les Senteurs Gourmandes Prune Jasmin — 83% scent match

    Captures a juicy fruit-forward aura that feels akin to the rich plum opening of Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and warm spicy accords with Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 36 community ratings.

  4. Laura Biagiotti Venezia — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a vintage amber and rich fruit combination that echoes the warm spicy tone of Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum.

    It shares its fruity, amber and sweet accords with Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,639 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum dupe is cheapest?

Alexandria Fragrances Plum Lucky, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum.

Which Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum dupe lasts longest?

Laura Biagiotti Venezia, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum.

Which Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum dupe is closest to the original?

Alexandria Fragrances Plum Lucky, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Banana Republic 17 Oud Mosaic saves you about $75 a year against Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 4 last a full 8 hours. Laura Biagiotti Venezia comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Alexandria Fragrances Forbidden Plum notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-29.