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Tom Ford Café Rose
Tom Ford·Original $325

Best Café Rose Dupes

What it smells like

The Scent File profile

Coffee and rose hit simultaneously in the opening — not sweetly, but with a dry, almost gritty tension that keeps either note from tipping into dessert territory. The heart settles into a deeply resinous damascena rose, the incense giving it a smoky, slightly medicinal edge that reads more Middle Eastern souk than Western floral counter. Sandalwood and amber anchor the dry-down into a warm, skin-close finish with moderate sillage and soft projection by the final hours. — Cold-weather evenings, for someone who wants roses with a dark streak rather than a pretty one.

The Scent File Pick
Alexandria Fragrances PRICKLY ROSE
Alexandria Fragrances

PRICKLY ROSE

$79–$120

Brand-marketed Alexandria Fragrances interpretation. Alexandria's full-format EDP (30/60/100ml) sold as inspired by Tom Ford Café Rose.

Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
7/10
Projection
7/10
Provisional · Brand-Level Estimate

The top dupe of Tom Ford's Café Rose is PRICKLY ROSE by Alexandria Fragrances, scoring 7/10 for accuracy and 7/10 for longevity. At $79, it's a 70% match to the $325 original — saving roughly $246 per bottle. It's the only scored dupe of Café Rose so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.

Frequently Asked

What is the best dupe for Café Rose?

Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Café Rose is PRICKLY ROSE by Alexandria Fragrances (accuracy 7/10, longevity 7/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.

How are Café Rose dupes scored?

Every dupe is rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores are aggregated from community consensus on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones, and Fragrantica. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.

Are the dupe recommendations for Café Rose sponsored?

No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings reflect community consensus only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.

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