Tom Ford 2012 Edp

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Café Rose

by Antoine Lie

Tom Ford Café Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Antoine Lie. The fragrance opens with Saffron and Pepper, settles into a heart of Coffee and Rose, and dries down to a base of Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Amber.

Our verdict on Café Rose: Statement

Café Rose is an opulent, dramatic take on rose, weaving Turkish and Bulgarian petals with deep coffee, spicy saffron, and smoky woods. Not for wallflowers, it commands attention with sensual confidence.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
Café Rose Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 17%
Fruity 0%
Green 2%
Sweet 19%
Warm 37%
Woody 15%
Earthy 26%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 3%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
80%
Woody
70%
Powdery
50%

Notes

Top Notes

Saffron 53% Pepper 47%

Heart Notes

Rose 54% Coffee 46%

Base Notes

Patchouli 27% Incense 26% Sandalwood 24% Amber 23%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dark, spicy, and opulent rose-coffee composition is best suited for cool to cold weather, where the rich warmth and incense shine; it may feel too heavy in summer but can work in spring's cooler days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its pronounced, luxurious sillage and smoldering character make it ideal for romantic evenings and formal events, less so for the office or casual wear due to its complexity and statement presence.

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Café Rose Eau de Parfum is a beguiling and decadent floral oriental, where lush Turkish and Bulgarian roses swirl with the dark bitterness of coffee and saffron's golden heat. Pepper and coriander add a spicy shimmer to the opening, before incense, patchouli, and sandalwood envelop the senses in a velvet cloud. The drydown is rich and slightly powdery, with resonant woods and amber softening the edges. Café Rose is both provocative and elegant, leaving a lingering, mysterious trail that feels both intimate and boldly seductive.

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