What Is ALT Fragrances Thorned Rose a Dupe Of?

The original behind ALT Fragrances Thorned Rose is Tom Ford Rose Prick. It is ALT’s clone of that scent, with rose, turmeric, pepper and patchouli as the useful starting point for a comparison. Here is what connects the two and what we would pay attention to when choosing between them.

What connects the two

ALT’s chart lists several rose varieties alongside Sichuan pepper and turmeric, with patchouli and tonka underneath. The relationship between flowers, spice and earthier notes is the useful comparison. We would focus on that balance rather than expect each rose variety to stand out on its own.

How do their notes compare?

ALT lists a top, middle and base structure for this scent. Its listed notes include Sichuan Pepper, Turmeric, Turkish Rose, May Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. That gives you a few specific notes to look for in a sample.

Tom Ford Rose Prick lists Sichuan Pepper, Turmeric, May Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Tonka Bean among its notes. You can see the complete profiles above, with each scent’s own labels and structure. A note list describes the idea; it does not tell you the proportions or guarantee that two fragrances develop the same way.

What would we compare on skin?

Compare pepper and turmeric with the rose, then revisit patchouli and tonka. We would check whether the floral, spicy or earthy side matters most to your preference.

Which one should you choose?

For a purchase, think about what you want from this pairing: ALT’s take on rose, turmeric, pepper and patchouli, or the original fragrance itself. Then compare the actual bottle sizes and current retailer terms. We’d give a sample time to develop before committing to a larger bottle, especially if the balance between the fresher and sweeter notes is what matters to you.