Fragrance Of The Month: Tom Ford Rose Exposed EDP

Fragrance Of The Month: Tom Ford Rose Exposed EDP

A rose is just a rose is just a rose, right? Not when Tom Ford gets his hands on it. The American designer doesn’t do subtle. He is, after all, renowned for his unapologetic luxury, sensuality and fearless reinvention of classics. And so, like its moniker expresses, his latest eau de parfum Rose Exposed takes the often-romanticized flower and strips it down, transforming it into something else—a scent that’s raw, carnal and thrilling.

On first spritz, Rose Exposed commands attention. Bright Sichuan pepper ignites the senses, adding a fiery contrast to the lush Turkish rose absolute that quickly unfolds. This isn’t a delicate, powdery bloom either. It’s rich, jammy and full-bodied, its petals dripping with decadent warmth. A smoky leather accord cuts through, grounding the florals with a seductive, animalic intensity. As the scent settles, creamy tonka bean and earthy patchouli emerge, adding an addictive sweetness laced with mystery. A hint of provocative musk completes the scent. The overall effect is a balance between softness and sharpness, elegance and edge and with nothing in between that would allude to this rose being like any other.

Captured in the brand’s signature hourglass-with-straight-lines shaped bottle, featuring a matte dusty rose hue, the unisex fragrance is a standout. Because unlike traditional rosy perfumes that lean demure or overtly feminine, this one smolders with an unfiltered appeal that is utterly intoxicating.

Tom Ford Rose Exposed EDP, $390 for 50 ml, available at Holt Renfrew.

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