
Rosa's Thorn captures the spicy-floral DNA of Rose Prick quite effectively, with a comparable balance between the peppery opening and the delicate rose-peony heart. However, the clone tends to emphasize the citrus slightly more prominently in the opening, and the base often lacks the refined musking of the original, resulting in a slightly shorter dry-down.
Dua's version performs well on note accuracy but typically shows reduced longevity and projection compared to the original Tom Ford composition. The cedarwood in the base is often less pronounced, making the fragrance feel slightly more linear overall.