Tom Ford Cafe Rose Gets Reinvented for Fall 2023
Tom Ford Cafe Rose returns for Fall 2023 but with a new twist according those that tried it. With notes of rose and coffee this fragrance was part of the Tom Ford Private Blend and was introduced in 2012 only to be discontinued a few years later.
This new exotic retelling of an old tale contains elegant notes of rose mixed with rich, dark coffee and just like the original it has seductive notes of frankincense and sandalwood. Fans of the old version feel like the newer version is less musky and has a tiny bit of sweetness.
I heard rumors that they’ll be more discontinued fragrances returning as well as a few Private Blends that will be repackaged as apparently the square bottles aren’t appealing to consumers. I can’t deny the new Café Rose’s bottle is very pretty with dusky and rose gold coloring. It’s an elegant and beautiful bottle.
I actually love smelling like Starbucks. Yeah, I have a lot beautiful coffee gourmands in my collection. However, I never really understood the appeal of Cafe Rose as I never really smelled the coffee in it. I had the same experience with Replica’s Coffee Break! My nose just fails miserably at picking up any coffee notes in fragrances like this. This contains patchouli as well which I’m not bond of it but when done correctly can definitely add warmth and richness to a fragrance. I do remember the old version not quite being my cup of tea but I’d like to see how different it is compared to Cafe Rose 2023.
This isn’t a safe blindbuy for me that’s for sure. Tom Ford’s Cafe Rose 2023 is available now in stores. Did you love the old version? Looking forward to this new one?