Fragrances inspired by Rose Prick Eau de Parfum
The original
Rose Prick
Tom Ford
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Rose Prick and Picky Rose share a spicy rose DNA, but diverge in execution.
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Turmeric, Sichuan Pepper, Rose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Picky Rose when
You're on a budget but want a daring rose fragrance.
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Turmeric, Sichuan Pepper, Rose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Turmeric, Sichuan Pepper, Rose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Turmeric, Sichuan Pepper, Rose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Turmeric, Sichuan Pepper, Rose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Turmeric, Sichuan Pepper, Rose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Turmeric, Sichuan Pepper, Rose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Turmeric, Sichuan Pepper, Rose
The main difference
Adds cistanche and vetiver
What they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Sichuan Pepper, Rose, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds sandalwood, drops turmeric
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Turmeric, Sichuan Pepper, Rose
The main difference
Adds sandalwood and vanilla
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds bergamot and clary sage, drops sichuan pepper and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and anise, drops sichuan pepper and tonka bean
Our verdict
Rose Prick and Pink Velvet both showcase rose, but diverge significantly in style.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Tonka Bean, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds saffron and vanilla, drops sichuan pepper and turmeric
Choose Pink Velvet when
You prefer a sweeter and more versatile rose scent.
Our verdict
Rose Petals is a budget-friendly alternative to Tom Ford's Rose Prick, capturing a similar warm spicy, earthy rose profile.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Tonka Bean, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds saffron and vanilla, drops sichuan pepper and turmeric
Choose Rose Petals when
You're looking for a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and citrus, drops patchouli and sichuan pepper
Our verdict
While both share a rose heart, Rose Prick is a bold, spicy, and earthy experience, while Rose Blush offers a delicate, sweet, and simple floral scent.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and litchi, drops patchouli and sichuan pepper
Choose Rose Blush when
You prefer a light, fresh, and simple rose scent.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Tom Ford. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.