Luna Rossa by Prada

For some reason, my nose is very sensitive to this scent; I can smell it from afar and in any place. I first smelled it on a friend and asked what it was. I’ve had it for 8 years now and it’s nearly finished because I keep the last sprays. What I like most is that metallic note, which although not declared, is the one that stands out the most. I love it.

Some rush to say Luna Rossa is another Prada disappointment or that it doesn’t suit them on the skin. Let me be clear: they have no idea. As someone who has tried almost the entire Prada collection and dozens of other houses, I affirm without doubt: the original is the crown jewel. An unparalleled perfume, inimitable, with an olfactory signature that crosses time with elegance. Imagine a glass tower, natural light in an office with ironed white shirts, sophisticated calm, success and confidence. Outside, green areas that refresh. That is the universe of Luna Rossa. It doesn’t smell like an authoritarian boss, it smells like a leader: someone who inspires, guides and conquers without imposing. The opening masterfully combines the energy of bitter orange with fresh, vibrant and clean mint. Lavender, softly aromatic, unites tradition and vanguard. Musk and ambroxan seal the experience with a feeling of clean, masculine, elegant and persistent skin. It’s not strident, but never goes unnoticed. It marked me from a young age. The first time I tried it, a sample in a store, it accompanied me for hours. Even after showering it was still there, like an echo that doesn’t disappear. Since then it’s my olfactory signature. I’ve been faithful to it for 18 years. What about Luna Rossa Carbon? An interesting attempt, but without soul. The aquatic one? Pleasant for summer, yes, but it lacks the character of the original. Luna Rossa is not just a perfume. It’s a declaration of intent. It’s silent success. It’s modern elegance. And above all, it’s unforgettable.

A classic of the Italian brand, soapy, with a retro air. On my dry skin it ends up being a bit unpleasant. Not very memorable, too discreet and there are notes I don’t perceive, like mint and bitter orange. Try before buying, as always.

It’s alongside Prada L’Homme Leau, they are spectacular, smell of cleanliness, very rich, recommended 100%.

Just arrived this morning, a very successful blind buy. In the line of Prada L’Homme it feels clean and soft, versatile. At first I had doubts, but Prada never fails. It’s subtle, but I’ve been lucky because I got an October 2013 batch and even with the shaking of the almost six-hour delivery I can still smell it perfectly. I’ll let it settle as I do with all my fragrances to improve performance, but for now no complaints, I suppose my pH helps. A marvel, very happy with my purchase. If you are a fan of clean scents and above all of Prada, this is highly recommended even blind.

I love its clean, soapy scent; this year it has replaced my Prada Amber. While both feature lavender, this Luna Rossa is more modern thanks to the orange and that subtle ambroxan. Moderate performance and soft sillage; it lacks a bit of initial projection compared to the Amber. My batch is from March 2024.

Pungent, rich, and pleasant. If you’re looking to project cleanliness, this is the one. Ideal for work without being intrusive. Good reception, acceptable longevity, and moderate sillage. Recommended for hot autumn, spring, and summer. Rating: 8.5/10.

Bought it weeks ago and tried Allure Homme Sport yesterday; they smell very similar. This one costs less than half the price, so I recommend Prada for value for money.

No one else reminds me of H24 by Hermès; I understand that it is the clearest one that stands out on my skin.

I love Luna Rossa; it’s been my signature for years. Although they reformulated it under Puig or L’Oréal, it doesn’t matter to me. Everything gets reformulated and I’ve had several signatures. I don’t care if they say it’s generic or has poor performance; as with everything, taste is a matter of colour. Better to try before buying. I already like several Pradas that perform well: Iris Cedre, Amber, etc. If I like it and it performs, I’ll buy it.

Very citrusy and sharp, but nothing annoying. Over time, it leaves a very elegant herbal aroma, and gradually you can detect a sweetness, I believe it’s the ambroxan with the lavender. It lasts a long time with just a few sprays. A fine and elegant scent. Worth it from Prada.

I don’t understand the criticism; I think we just smell differently, especially regarding the metallic tones which I don’t detect. To me, it’s a marvel, soft, slightly sweet, very pleasant and clean. Almost one of my favourites. I think it’s totally unisex. Wish it lasted longer because it really passes quickly and the trail is almost non-existent. What a pity.

Normally I don’t write negative reviews because I test before buying, and the ones I buy blind are oriental and play in a different league… here it was a gift and it’s the closest to a scam I’ve had. Little projection, a scent that could come from a 6 or 7 euro perfume at Mercadona, and they sell it to you for 45, terrible longevity… if you like throwing money away, this is a good way to do it.

I don’t know why I got so angry with this fragrance when it came out. I don’t know what I expected and it wasn’t it; I developed a grudge against it. The nice thing they said was that it was absurdly generic. I had to delete my previous review. I don’t know at what point I paid more attention and tried to understand what it had to offer (after all, it represents Prada’s sport line, so a matching scent was logical), and it ended up pleasing me, and a lot. It’s an icy plaster of herbs and lavender, tremendously mentholated (which fortunately manages to dispense with that rancid, gummy sweetness that this note sometimes has). Its vapours, icy, like a winter sea, seem to also come from eucalyptus and camphor. It brings aromas of old bar soaps and brush razors, a bare masculinity, without artifice, simple and clean, bordering on sensual. Despite its classic components and evoking traditional memories, it manages to be carefree and modern. It’s what I turn to when I escape from complicated or heavy scents. When I need to refresh and relax between puffs of beautiful simplicity, masculine and bright.

Prada ADN… We agree with @Demopop. I’d like to say how good everyone sees it, but I don’t. Does it resemble the other Pradas? Well, it must be the only one inflated in price. Little longevity, poor projection, the start very marked in Ambroxol, from start to finish, I know from the repulsion it gives me in the stomach… The other notes get lost and only a hint of artificial, plastic citrus remains. A 10-dollar perfume in a 50-dollar box… Totally discarded. Note: BEWARE if you get nauseous with Ambroxol, Ambergris, and synthetics; you’re sure this will too. Lately, I question much the ratings in favour of this type of fragrance; I don’t understand it but okay, bye. Thanks and greetings.