What Is Maison Alhambra Rose Petals a Dupe Of?

What is Maison Alhambra Rose Petals a clone of?

Maison Alhambra Rose Petals is a clone of Tom Ford Rose Prick EDP. Rose is the obvious connection, but the patchouli and tonka in both note lists are just as useful when you're trying to understand the pairing. This is a comparison of two rose-and-spice profiles, with some different details along the way.

Where do the note lists overlap?

Rose Petals puts May rose and Bulgarian rose in the opening, then lists Turkish rose and saffron in the middle. Rose Prick names the same three roses in its middle notes, with Sichuan pepper and turmeric listed up top.

That gives you two things to compare when sampling: the rose character itself and the spice around it. Rose Petals names saffron; Rose Prick names pepper and turmeric. When you try them, pay attention to the spice alongside the rose. The shared flowers don't guarantee an identical scent.

Both bases include patchouli and tonka bean. Rose Petals also lists vanilla. If you enjoy the warmer part of a rose fragrance as much as the flowers, this is the section of the comparison we'd spend some time with. Let both scents settle before deciding how close they feel to you.

The note pyramids below show each profile in one place. A rose note appearing in a different tier doesn't mean it disappears from the rest of the fragrance; these are guides to the listed structure, rather than a timetable for what you'll smell.

Which Tom Ford rose fragrance?

The reference is Rose Prick Eau de Parfum. Tom Ford has several other rose fragrances, including Rose Exposed, Rose d’Amalfi and Café Rose. They're separate releases, so a comparison with Rose Prick shouldn't be carried over to those bottles.

Is Rose Petals worth a look?

We'd consider it if you like the idea of rose with spice, patchouli and tonka, or want to explore an alternative to Rose Prick. If you're used to light, citrusy florals, sampling this style first will tell you more than the pink bottle can.

Use the retailer cards to compare available offers, sizes and packaging. If you're choosing between the two, try the opening and the later drydown before deciding which one you'd rather own.