What Is DUA Rosa's Thorn a Dupe Of?

DUA Rosa's Thorn is a clone of Tom Ford Rose Prick. That is the original behind this pairing, with rose, pepper, turmeric and patchouli as the starting point for a comparison.

Why this pairing makes sense

Several rose labels sit alongside Sichuan pepper and turmeric in these profiles. Patchouli and tonka bean offer a warmer side to compare. The key question is how the rose works with spice and earthiness, rather than whether you can identify the different rose varieties one by one.

How do their notes compare?

DUA gives this scent a single note list. Its listed notes include Sichuan Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Rose de Mai, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Turmeric. 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 the pepper and turmeric against the rose, then revisit the patchouli. We would look for the balance you enjoy rather than assume a shared rose list means the same result.

Which one should you choose?

We’d start with DUA Rosa's Thorn if you want to explore rose, pepper, turmeric and patchouli in DUA’s interpretation. Choose the original if having that specific reference is the priority. Before ordering either one, compare bottle sizes, the current delivered cost and the retailer’s return policy. A sample is especially useful if one particular note is the reason you are interested.