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Tom Ford
Rose Prick
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$405
Description
Tom Ford Rose Prick presents a bold and unconventional take on the classic rose, opening with a distinctive spicy kick from Sichuan pepper and turmeric. This initial sharpness quickly gives way to a rich, multi-faceted heart featuring a trio of exquisite roses: May Rose, Bulgarian Rose, and Turkish Rose, which intertwine to create a full-bodied floral experience. As the fragrance settles, a warm and earthy foundation of patchouli and tonka bean emerges, lending a sophisticated depth and a hint of creamy sweetness that balances the earlier spice and floral intensity. It's a scent that feels both aggressive and elegant, a rose with thorns. Perfumer: Guillaume Flavigny
Scent Profile
Chypre
Floral
Spicy
Warm
Earthy
Woody
Notes
Top Notes
Sichuan Pepper
TurmericMiddle Notes
May Rose
RoseRoseBase Notes
Patchouli
Tonka BeanAbout Tom Ford
Tom Ford is a luxury fragrance house founded in 2005 by designer Tom Ford after leaving Gucci, renowned for its bold, sensual scents like Black Orchid and the Private Blend collection that emphasize innovation, high-quality ingredients, and modern glamour. The brand's philosophy centers on pushing perfumery boundaries with luxurious, elegant compositions targeting a sophisticated audience seeking refined sensuality and exclusivity. Its signature style blends opulent notes with impeccable craftsmanship, establishing it as a leader in the global luxury perfume market.
Perfumer
Guillaume Flavigny
Guillaume Flavigny is a French perfumer born with a keen interest in chemistry, who trained at ISIPCA from 1998 to 2000 and the prestigious Givaudan School of Perfumery until 2003. Joining Givaudan's fine fragrance team in Paris in 2003, he won the Prix International du Jeune Parfumeur Créateur in 2002 and has created notable fragrances such as Balmain Ambre Gris (2008), Comme des Garçons Black (2013), and Elizabeth Arden White Tea (2017). Also a jazz pianist, he serves as Creative Director for Comme des Garçons Perfumes, blending his artistic passions into innovative, boundary-pushing scents that have shaped modern perfumery.
Reviews
5.0
Excellent6 reviews
Tom Ford
5.0/5 • 6 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers generally find Rose Prick to be a strong, long-lasting fragrance with significant projection. While marketed as a rose scent, many note that patchouli and spices play a very prominent role, sometimes overshadowing the rose itself, leading to a polarizing but often appreciated unique character.
Pros
Performance excellence: Many reviewers praise its strong longevity, often lasting eight hours or more, and its moderate to strong sillage.
Unique composition: It's often described as a unique, rebellious, and sophisticated take on rose, avoiding overly sweet or traditional floral profiles.
Quality blend: Reviewers appreciate the blend of spicy, floral, and earthy notes, finding it elegant and well-crafted, even if unexpected.
Cons
Rose prominence: Some reviewers feel the rose note is not as dominant or 'full bloom' as anticipated, with patchouli and spices taking the lead.
Spicy opening: The Sichuan pepper can be quite prominent and even tickling to the nose for some, making it a very dry and peppery rose initially.
Polarizing notes: The turmeric note and heavy patchouli can be divisive, with some finding it unappetizing or too intense.
Comparisons
Scent character: Reviewers describe it as a 'spicy vanilla and rose duo' that gets smokier, and sometimes as 'bulky as Lost Cherry' in its intensity, suggesting a dense, impactful fragrance.
Vibe & Emotions
Rebellious: Evokes a sense of danger, sharpness, and a departure from typical rose fragrances.
Sophisticated: Often described as elegant, luxurious, and a statement scent for those seeking something bold.
Aggressive/Noticeable: The 'prick' in the name is often interpreted as referring to a dark, aggressive, and very noticeable presence.
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