Café Rose
warm spicy up front, then rose, settling into woody.
About
Café Rose by Tom Ford is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Café Rose was launched in 2012. Top notes are May Rose, Saffron and Black Pepper; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Coffee; base notes are Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber.
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Tom Ford picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Café Rose smell like?
warm spicy up front, then rose, settling into woody. Dominant accords: warm spicy, rose, woody.
What notes are in Café Rose?
Top: May Rose, Saffron, Black Pepper. Heart: Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Coffee. Base: Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, Amber.
How long does Café Rose last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Café Rose loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Café Rose best for?
Fall is the top pick (39%). Winter is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Café Rose?
Night wear leads at 56%. Day is a secondary pick at 44%.
Is Café Rose for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 44% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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