Fragrance comparison

Plum vs Vladivostok

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

7 wins

Plum

Mary Greenwell

4.05149 votes

Rank #7,213 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Vladivostok

Soul of Russia

2.4337 votes

Rank #58,977 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plum takes 7 of 8 categories.

Plum
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vladivostok
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Plum7/8

Vladivostok1/8

Ratings & consensus: Plum
Community sentiment: Plum
Longevity: Plum
Sillage & projection: Plum
Value for money: Plum
Versatility: Vladivostok
Note pyramid (duration): Plum
Fragranxe ranking: Plum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

PlumMary Greenwell

VladivostokSoul of Russia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 48%

2.43/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 41%Had 3%Want 55%

Category winnerPlumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

149 votes

14%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

51%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerPlumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate36

Category winners

LongevityPlum

SillagePlum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value39

Category winnerPlumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

rose91%

floral83%

fruity74%

powdery65%

vanilla56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

PlumPeachBlack CurrantBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseGardeniaAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineRose

Base8-10+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaJasminePlum

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseVanillaOsmanthus

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerPlumLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer27

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night87

Spring78

Summer100

Fall78

Winter78

Day100

Night69

Category winnerVladivostokMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 28%Work 23%Casual 15%

Men44

Unisex6

Women50

Casual 33%Date 30%Work 26%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,213

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#58,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPlumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mary Greenwell Plum delivers a surprising shock to anyone expecting a sugary fruit bowl. The opening hits with tart black currant and bright bergamot before a lush wave of tuberose takes over. Do not expect candy. This fragrance is a full-bodied modern chypre built with classical backbone. Ripe peach and dark plum fle…

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Vladivostok by Soul of Russia offers an inviting, smooth take on the fruity floral family that feels effortless from the first spray. It opens with sweet purple plum, creamy gardenia, and fresh jasmine petals, creating a clean and welcoming atmosphere. As the fragrance settles onto your skin, powdery rose and apricot-…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Plum or Vladivostok?

Plum takes 7 of 8 categories. Plum is rated 4.05/5 from 149 votes; Vladivostok is rated 2.43/5 from 37 votes. Choose Plum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vladivostok for a white floral and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Plum or Vladivostok?

Plum lasts longest (Plum 67/100, Vladivostok 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Plum or Vladivostok?

Plum projects furthest (Plum 66/100, Vladivostok 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Plum and Vladivostok smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Gardenia, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Plum or Vladivostok better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vladivostok is the stronger pick. For winter, Plum is the stronger pick. Plum suits daytime wear; Vladivostok suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Plum and Vladivostok?

Plum has top notes of Plum, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. Vladivostok has top notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Plum, heart notes of Rose, Vanilla and Osmanthus, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.