Description Tom Ford Rose Prick is rose with an edge — a spiced, patchouli-anchored take on the note created by Guillaume Flavigny for Tom Ford's Private Blend line in 2020. Sichuan pepper and turmeric open with a genuine bite before a triple-rose heart (May rose, Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose) blooms fully, and Indonesian patchouli with tonka bean grounds it into something darker and more grown-up than a typical rose fragrance. Reviewers have called it Tom Ford's answer to a "thorny" rose — closer to a spiced oriental than a soft floral. Scent Character Floral — 43% Woody — 14% Sweet — 14% Warm Spicy — 14% Smoky/Resinous — 14% Translation: a rose-dominant fragrance, but not a delicate one — layered rose petals wrapped in peppery spice, earthy patchouli, and a warm tonka sweetness that keeps it from ever reading as pretty or one-dimensional. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Sichuan Pepper, Turmeric Heart: May Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose Base: Patchouli, Tonka Bean Performance Longevity: Strong — expect 7 to 9 hours on skin. Sillage: Moderate to strong — this rose announces itself. Projection: Confident through the first several hours, thanks to the peppery top notes and patchouli base. Best Occasions & Season Best worn in Spring and Fall, for evening wear and special occasions. Unisex — the pepper and patchouli keep it from skewing conventionally feminine. Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Eau de Parfum Perfumer: Guillaume Flavigny House: Tom Ford Beauty Collection: Private Blend, launched 2020 Try Before You Commit Try Rose Prick before the full bottle: a 1mL sample for $8.99, a 5mL for $37.99, or a 10mL for $53.99 to see how the spice-and-patchouli base settles over multiple wears. 100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors Every Venba sample is decanted from 100% authentic, authorized-retail stock — never counterfeit, never diluted. We've filled 200,000+ orders and hold a 4.9-star Trustpilot rating. Enjoy free U.S. shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns. FAQ Is Rose Prick a "safe" rose fragrance? Not really — it's built for people who find traditional rose scents too soft. The Sichuan pepper and patchouli give it real bite. Is Tom Ford Rose Prick unisex? Yes, Venba lists it as unisex, and the spiced, earthy profile wears well on any skin. What's the difference between Rose Prick and a typical Tom Ford rose scent? Most rose fragrances lean soft and powdery. Rose Prick opens with real pepper heat and closes on dark patchouli — it's a rose for people who don't usually like rose fragrances. How long does a Rose Prick sample last? A 1mL sample (filled to a 2mL vial) typically gives 3 to 5 full wears — enough to see how it develops from the peppery opening to the patchouli-tonka drydown.
