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Score
88/100

Tom Ford

Café Rose EDP

2012

A single espresso and three dozen roses with nobody to answer to.

Café Rose
warm spicy
rose
woody

The take

What works

  • Rose-coffee pairing reads rich and grown-up, not sweet and predictable
  • Patchouli-frankincense base gives it genuine gravity
  • Fully commits to the unisex brief — equally compelling on anyone

Trade-offs

  • Private Blend pricing for a rose fragrance demands serious conviction
  • Coffee note is subtle — not the espresso bomb the name implies

Notes

Top

May RoseMay RoseSaffronSaffronBlack PepperBlack Pepper

Mid

Turkish RoseTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseCoffeeCoffee

Base

PatchouliPatchouliIncenseIncenseSandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmber

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring47%
Summer19%
Fall100%
Winter91%
Day70%
Night88%

Occasions

Date nightSpecial occasionNight out

Gender

Unisex
$175–$500Fair value
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Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Café Rose last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Café Rose?

Strongest in fall and winter, works day or night. Suited to date night, special occasion, night out.

Is Café Rose worth it?

At $175–$500, yes for this tier. Rose-coffee pairing reads rich and grown-up, not sweet and predictable. Patchouli-frankincense base gives it genuine gravity.

Details

Collection
Private Blend