Café Rose by Tom Ford
Brand: Tom Ford
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Rose with a dark-coffee twist: rose essence and coffee over ylang-ylang, coriander, cardamom and patchouli, on incense and sandalwood.
Is Café Rose worth it?
How it smells: Opens with coffee and Turkish rose, cardamom and coriander at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and frankincense.
Scent Score: 53/100 (Fair). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 47, versatility 67, layerability 60 and value 32, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2023 · Unisex
Key accords: Coffee, Turkish Rose, Cardamom, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli
Top Notes
Heart Notes
- Cardamom
- Coriander
- Ylang-Ylang
- Patchouli
- Bulgarian Rose
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- Frankincense
Occasions: Evening, Date Night
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Café Rose by Tom Ford belongs to the floral fragrance family. Rose with a dark-coffee twist: rose essence and coffee over ylang-ylang, coriander, cardamom and patchouli, on incense and sandalwood. Café Rose opens with Coffee and Turkish Rose. The heart brings Cardamom, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, and Bulgarian Rose. It dries down to Sandalwood and Frankincense.
How to wear Café Rose
On skin, Café Rose by Tom Ford has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli. Apply Café Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal Volcanique on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Café Rose : 2 sprays Santal Volcanique and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Café Rose opens with Coffee and Turkish Rose.
The heart brings Cardamom, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, and Bulgarian Rose.
It dries down to Sandalwood and Frankincense.
What to layer with Café Rose
Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share coffee, cardamom, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Café Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal Volcanique on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Café Rose : 2 sprays Santal Volcanique
Bois by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Café Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bois on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Café Rose : 2 sprays Bois
Aqua Vitae Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share ylang-ylang and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Café Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Vitae Cologne forte on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Café Rose : 2 sprays Aqua Vitae Cologne forte
Dia Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, ylang-ylang, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Café Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Man on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Café Rose : 2 sprays Dia Man
Absolu Aventus by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom and patchouli.
Order: Apply Café Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Absolu Aventus on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Café Rose : 2 sprays Absolu Aventus
Pairings to approach with care
Berry Nightfall by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Berry Nightfall brings a chypre contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Café Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Berry Nightfall on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Café Rose : 2 sprays Berry Nightfall
Amber Fusion Nectar by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Amber Fusion Nectar brings a fruity contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Café Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Fusion Nectar on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Café Rose : 2 sprays Amber Fusion Nectar
Related fragrances and why
- Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli — Both include coffee, cardamom, and sandalwood.
- Bois by Commodity — Both include patchouli and sandalwood.
- Aqua Vitae Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Both include ylang-ylang and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Café Rose?
Café Rose opens with Coffee and Turkish Rose. The heart brings Cardamom, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, and Bulgarian Rose. It dries down to Sandalwood and Frankincense.
How long does Café Rose last, and how strong is it?
Café Rose by Tom Ford has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Café Rose?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date night.
What layers well with Café Rose?
Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share coffee, cardamom, and sandalwood. Apply Café Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal Volcanique on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Café Rose : 2 sprays Santal Volcanique.
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