Luna Rossa Carbon Eau de Toilette by Prada

I bought it in 2020 and it already had poor performance, but it was the only one saying so; now most agree. It is not a fresher Sauvage, but a lavender fougere with musk and pepper and ambroxan (no iris). Sauvage smells denser, even dirty, with a resinous dry-down; this has none of that. I don’t see redundancy in having two, but it is noticeable that the ingredients are of better quality than Dior’s (which costs more). Anyway, reapply every four hours. Ideal for work. Climate: heat or moderate temperature, not cold because it is already “cold and serious”. It is not fun or youthful; it is for the modern, mature man. Do not buy blindly expecting a cheap Sauvage. It resembles Boucheron’s Singulier but of higher quality (try that). If I had to associate a colour, this is grey, Sauvage is black.

Neatness, elegance, freshness and cleanliness. Fresh opening with the pepper, but you quickly pass to smelling the lavender and aquatic notes. In the dry-down it mixes with the ambroxan, which predominates. The resemblance to Sauvage EDT is notable, but in my opinion this is more elegant, clean, crystalline and less brash. I have both, but I like the Prada more, which is also cheaper. On my skin it has good performance and is a scent that is liked.

A rich perfume. Poor longevity. Very expensive for that performance.

It is a perfume I love but I do not buy because it is not what I look for in day-to-day life. If I had to go back to the office and wanted a perfume, I would buy it without thinking. It is fresh, clean, not heavy and masculine. I would say it is the best perfume that makes you smell clean, leaving aside the powdery ones. The resemblance to Sauvage is there: lavender, ambroxan, pepper… but there is a clear difference. Sauvage is more piercing, more spiced, more brash and has that ‘f*ck boy’ touch. Luna Rossa Carbon leaves that aside and stays with the clean and fresh part. I could say it is the same fragrance except that at one point, one goes one way and the other the opposite. I think it is worth trying if you do not like Sauvage; it could surprise you.

Hello, it smells very similar to Dior’s Sauvage, that classic. The notes are top-notch; the ambroxan is one of the best I’ve tried. The longevity is short, around 4-5 hours. The trail isn’t beastly but it’s good, lasting well, a 7.8/10. It suits people aged 20 to 40 perfectly; you smell neither like a father nor a child. It generates many compliments; women love it. 8.8/10. Ideal for mild or cool weather (summer, spring, autumn) and for any occasion, from the office to dates. It’s like an improved Sauvage, same DNA but a different fragrance, not smelling burnt. Just that it doesn’t last or project as much as the original.

Cheaper than the Sauvage EDT. I prefer this one; it has real charm. However, paying $80 or $108 for 100ml makes no sense. Due to a bad memory, I thought it didn’t resemble the Sauvage much, so I bought it… and it lacks both sillage and longevity. I paid $74… a mistake.

When I first smelled it, I understood why it’s compared to the Sauvage, but I notice quite a difference. This smells like a doctor in a clean, tidy consulting room. I detect a hint of anaesthetic, very subtle. It’s very pleasant and quite discreet, which is why I think it’s perfect for a doctor. I recommend it; besides, the bottle is very elegant.

The ultimate office perfume; a guaranteed blind buy.

I’ve been given compliments: ‘this chap always smells so good’ and ‘it’s one of the few men’s fragrances I like’. I wear it daily for work and occasionally out for a drink in the evening.

It smells incredible: fresh, clean, and with great presence. I wear it and it lasts over eight hours. It has a decent trail, and that lavender note is simply superb.

If anyone claims this doesn’t smell like Sauvage, they simply don’t understand: yes, they resemble each other, but they are not identical. This is cleaner and less metallic. And a word of warning: for those who said Acqua di Gio doesn’t resemble Invictus, try the Absolú; it does. To me, the Absolú feels more mature and woody, although they share that similarity.

In my opinion, this Prada is different. That opening similar to Sauvage is confusing for the first few days; it seems like nothing special. But after weeks, I notice the great change: those aquatic and metallic notes are fundamental. I wish they dominated the entire life of the fragrance, but they don’t. The lavender starts to take over and you smell like clean soap. The fragrance is good and the longevity is not bad, around five hours on my skin (not beast mode), but it stays in a very pleasant personal bubble.

The first time I smelled it in a shop, its opening seemed very similar to Dior Sauvage EDT 🤢, a fragrance I absolutely dislike. Afterwards, I saw a review by Pablo Perfumes where he recommended it as the best alternative, so I gave it a second chance. I went to Liverpool and tested it on skin: the opening does resemble Sauvage but not as strident, and after a few minutes it evolves giving a clean and elegant sensation. I decided to search for it online to see if I could find it cheaper. Bingo! I found an offer on Amazon I couldn’t resist 🥹. Now it is one of my favourites 😍. Longevity: 7-8 hours. Projection: 1.5 metres. Quality: 10/10. Aroma: 10/10.

Personally, I do not like it. To my taste, it smells like anise soap and lavender shaving lotion. It is ideal for adults of 45 years. I would not recommend it if you are looking for something relevant. Its longevity and cost do not seem ideal to me. I suggest a trial before purchase.