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Nero Inspired (Cafe Rose TF)

Indian

Opens with May Rose, Saffron, and Black Pepper lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, and Coffee over a dry, grounded base of Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, and Amber.

Is Nero Inspired (Cafe Rose TF) a clone of Café Rose?

Café RoseTOM FORDStrong

This bottle carries the Café Rose DNA. Shares 8 notes with the original.

saffronblack peppermay rosecoffeeincenseamber+2 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Café Rose by TOM FORD. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

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Nero Inspired (Cafe Rose TF) bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

ResinousSpicyWarmWoodyAromaticBitterCamphoraceousCreamy

Longevity

h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2026

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

Top, Heart & Base Notes

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
T
Turkish Rose
Coffee
Coffee
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Nero Inspired (Cafe Rose TF) is widely considered inspired by Tom Ford Cafe Rose, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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