Scentonym Analysis
Our objective metric for performance per dollar.
The Verdict
Rose Petals is a safe bet for daytime wear, perfect for running errands, casual lunches, or a relaxed coffee date. It's office-appropriate if applied with a light hand. This is not a seductive rose, or a mysterious rose; it’s a friendly, approachable rose ideal for adding a touch of feminine charm to everyday life.
How it Smells
Rose Petals opens with a surprising jolt of pepper. Not the elegant pink peppercorn kind, but the gritty, almost sneeze-inducing powder you find at the bottom of the spice rack. The turmeric is more of a suggestion, a slight earthiness that quickly fades. The rose trio blooms aggressively, but lacks nuance. It’s a generalized "rose" accord, leaning towards a sweet, jammy rose candy rather than the multifaceted, photorealistic blooms of its inspiration. The drydown offers a respite, settling into a powdery patchouli tempered by a comforting, vanillic tonka. The original has a sharper, greener edge; this softens the edges, trading sophistication for wearability.
How Long Does it Last?
On my skin, Rose Petals lasts a solid 6 hours, projecting at about an arm's length for the first two before settling closer. I wore it during a hectic day of errands and a casual dinner. It holds up well in moderate temperatures but might become cloying in intense heat. I also wore it to a pilates class and it was a little strong.
Performance Audit
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Sillage & radius
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Why we track this:
Price Arbitrage: Significant savings compared to the original Tom Ford pricing.
Community Verified: Cross-referenced against 221 enthusiast votes for accuracy.