Dupe review · Mod Fragrances
Rose Brew
Mod Fragrances made Rose Brew with one brief: Tom Ford Café Rose.
- Smells like
- Tom Ford Café Rose
- Price
- $29.99
- Size
- —
- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
- $330
- Made by
- Mod Fragrances
The FragDNA review · on paper
Rose Brew Offers a Sparse Take on Café Rose
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- With coriander listed among its top accords, the dupe hints at a spicy, herbaceous opening.
- Dry-down
- The presence of creamy sandalwood suggests a soft, woody dry‑down.
- Best for
- for those who prefer subtle spice and creamy woods
Mod Fragrances' Rose Brew is presented as a perfume oil, which typically delivers a higher concentration of aromatic material than an eau de toilette. Its only disclosed notes are coriander at the top and creamy sandalwood in the base, indicating a composition that leans toward herbaceous spice transitioning into a smooth, milky woodiness.
By contrast, the reference Tom Ford Café Rose lists a complex array including saffron, black and pink pepper, coffee, several rose variants, incense, sandalwood, patchouli, amber and benzoin. The absence of any of these ingredients in Rose Brew means its paper profile diverges sharply, offering a far less spicy and floral experience than the original.
The verdictOn paper, Mod Fragrances Rose Brew is a minimalist, perfume‑oil version that bears little overlap with Tom Ford Café Rose, offering a very different aromatic direction.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Strong contender. That is where Rose Brew lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Café Rose.
Mod Fragrances describes it with coriander and creamy sandalwood — a different vocabulary from Café Rose's pyramid, so judge it on the votes below as much as the notes.
It is sold as a perfume oil — a high concentration, which usually means it sits closer to the skin for longer.
At $30 it costs 82% less than Café Rose.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Mod Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: saffron, black pepper and pink pepper up top, rose, may rose and Turkish Rose in the middle, sandalwood, patchouli and amber underneath — the shape of Tom Ford Café Rose.
Top
- saffron
- black pepper
- pink pepper
Heart
- rose
- may rose
- Turkish Rose
Base
- sandalwood
- patchouli
- amber
Dark roses steeped in coffee and spice for a rich, intoxicating gourmand-floral with real depth.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 12 twins of Tom Ford Café Rose we can price, Rose Brew is number 12 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Dupe Spot Cafe Rose #133 $26/100ml
- 02 ALT Fragrances Espresso Petals $82/100ml
- 03 Perfume Parlour Coffee Flower $83/100ml
- 04 Alexandria Fragrances Dark Pleasure $110/100ml
- 05 Alexandria Fragrances Red Rose Cafe $110/100ml
- 06 Perfume Parlour Rosy Cafe For Women 2047 $122/100ml
- 07 Oil Perfumery Café Rose $125/100ml
- 08 Palermo Perfumes Café Rose $22.75
- 09 Maison Alhambra Rose Origami $24.99
- 10 The Dupe Spot PERFUME OIL #133 our duplication of CAFE ROSE $25.97
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The community
What people say about Rose Brew
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—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Mod Fragrances Rose Brew smell like?
It is built to smell like Tom Ford Café Rose — saffron, black pepper and pink pepper up top, rose, may rose and Turkish Rose in the heart, sandalwood, patchouli and amber in the base.
Is Mod Fragrances Rose Brew a dupe of Tom Ford Café Rose?
Yes — Mod Fragrances sells it as its version of Tom Ford Café Rose.
Where can I buy Mod Fragrances Rose Brew?
It is in stock at $29.99 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.