Prada made around 86 fragrances. But not all of them are worth buying, right?
Don’t worry! After testing several Prada fragrances, I have picked the best 9 for you. This rating is based on notes, longevity, and projection.
Don’t skip any part, as I’m gonna explain why I picked these.
What are the Best Prada Colognes?
Italian Fashion house Prada was established by Mario Prada in 1913. They are famous for their fashion wear. Their handbags, totes, and leather goods are widely admired. They have been in this fragrance line since 1990.
Prada fragrances are fantastic. And I’m going to show you guys the top men’s colognes made by this house.
Don’t miss any part, as I’m going to talk about my picks in detail.
So, here are the best smelling Prada colognes for men:
Prada L’Homme: Amazing Office Cologne
Middle notes: Iris, Violet, Geranium, Mate.
Base notes: Amber, Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood.
Do you like the ambient scent in a 5-star hotel? If the answer is yes, then you’ll like Prada L’Homme as well.
Well, Prada L’Homme truly defines a gentleman. This scent gives an elegant vibe which will blow away other’s minds.
Prada L’Homme was released in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Daniela Andrier. This is kind of a powdery masculine scent. The bottle design is premium with a silver cap.
When you spray it, the opening notes of neroli mixed with crushed cardamom and pepper will hit your nose. The opening gives a soft citrusy vibe.
After a while, Iris starts to work and make this scent powdery. Don’t worry; It smells like elite powdery. Violet and geranium give a floral touch to the heart.
Finally, this scent ends with a floral luxury touch, and a mild woody base makes this fragrance totally masculine.
Performance was decent. You can expect around 5hrs+ longevity with moderate projection.
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When to wear Prada L’Homme:
This is a gentleman’s signature office fragrance. If you wear this with formal attire, be ready to get compliments from your colleagues.
Why you should buy Prada L’Homme:
- Gentleman’s scent.
- Huge compliments getter.
- Inoffensive and versatile.
Prada Luna Rossa Carbon: Dior Sauvage Alternative
Middle notes: Lavender, Metallic Notes, Coal, Watery Notes, Soil Tincture.
Base notes: Ambroxan, Patchouli.
Luna Rossa means Red Moon. This fragrance is so unique, like a red moon or blood moon, A rare gem.
Anyway, this Aromatic Fougere fragrance was released in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Daniela Andrier. The bottle is really gorgeous.
The opening of this fragrance is citrusy and spicy. Squeezed bergamot mixed with pepper creates a unique spicy scent.
After some time, this scent becomes earthy and metallic with a floral undertone. The heart is like a robot with some floral notes. Honestly, guys, this is amazing.
In the end, Ambroxan and patchouli smell incredibly sexy. Ambroxan makes this fragrance synthetic, but it smells great.
Look, I found that this fragrance smells like legendary Dior Sauvage, which takes it to another level from the beginning to the end. If you like dior sauvage but want to spend a little less, you can settle for this cologne.
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Performance of Luna Rossa Carbon is outstanding. I got around 8-10hrs+ longevity with moderate but pleasant projection.
When to wear Prada Luna Rossa Carbon:
It’s a daytime fragrance, and this fragrance is versatile and inoffensive. So you can wear this whenever you want.
Why you should buy Prada Luna Rossa Carbon:
- Smells like Dior Sauvage EDT
- Good longevity.
- Versatile and inoffensive.
- Huge compliments getter.
Prada L’Homme Intense: A Gentleman’s Cologne
Middle notes: Amber, Patchouli.
Base notes: Tonka Bean, Leather, Sandalwood.
Yes, Another flanker of Prada L’Homme is on my list. Prada L’Homme Intense is an Amber Woody fragrance. This fragrance was released in 2017. The bottle design is the same as the L’Homme but the color is black.
Okay, let’s talk about this cologne. The scent follows the same path as Prada L’homme.
With the first spray of Prada L’Homme Intense, the powdery scent of iris amused my nose. The opening is really gorgeous.
After some time, Amber and patchouli take over. Amber balances the sweetness, and the earthy patchouli makes the scent natural. In the dry down, Tonka bean, leather, and sandalwood take this fragrance to another level. It’s fantastic, guys.
The longevity of this fragrance is 6hrs+ with moderate projection.
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When to wear Prada L’Homme Intense:
This is a gentleman type of fragrance. You can wear this with a suit for your office and meetings and effortlessly grab others attention.
Why you should buy Prada L’Homme Intense:
- Really gorgeous cologne.
- Compliments getter.
- Easily liked by everyone.
Prada Luna Rossa Black: Fresh & Sexy Winter Scent
Middle notes: Angelica, Patchouli.
Base notes: Coumarin, Amber, Musk.
If you think that this flanker of Luna Rossa will smell like Luna Rossa EDT. Then, You’re entirely wrong.
Though Daniela Andrier also created this fragrance, it is completely opposite from other Luna Rossa colognes.
Anyway, this amber woody fragrance starts with a citrusy blast. Bergamot in the opening smells so good that you’ll fall in love from the first sniff.
In the heart, Luna Rossa behaves naturally. Sweet angelica and earthy patchouli make this scent balanced.
In the end, sweet coumarin and amber make this scent totally opposite from the opening.
All the good things aside, I’m not satisfied with its longevity. It’s a winter scent, but it lasted around 4-5 hrs in my skin with moderate projection.
When to wear Prada Luna Rossa Black:
This is a fresh, sexy fragrance. Try to wear this at night with a jacket to get more compliments.
Why you should buy Prada Luna Rossa Black:
- Compliments getter.
- Sexy and fresh.
- Attractive fragrance.
Prada L’Homme Absolu: All Year Round Cologne
Middle notes: Iris, geranium, Neroli.
Base notes: Amber, Labdanum, Cedar.
I think, by now, you have understood how great the line of Prada L’Homme is. So, yes, I am going to talk about another flanker of L’Homme. Because trust me, it’s absolutely worth it.
Prada L’Homme Absolu was released in 2018. It’s an Amber Woody fragrance for men.
The opening of this fragrance is insane. Cardamom mixed with mandarin creates a great aroma, and black pepper adds a hint of spice to it.
After some time, you’ll get some powdery notes because of the iris. Geranium balances the sweetness, and neroli makes the heart floral. In the end, the trio of amber, labdanum, and cedar is just mind blowing. My words will be inadequate to describe the beauty of this cologne.
Best thing is, the longevity of this fragrance is better than other L’Homme. It easily lasts around 8 hrs with moderate projection.
When to wear Prada L’Homme Absolu:
Why you should buy Prada L’Homme Absolu:
- Compliments getter.
- Good longevity.
- Rich notes and well blended.
Prada Luna Rossa Sport: Fresh Summer Pick
Middle notes: Lavender.
Base notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean.
The bottle design is the same as Luna Rossa. But the color is red.
First of all, I found this fragrance so pleasing and appealing.
Luna Rossa Sport is an Amber Spicy fragrance. It was released in 2015. The opening is fresh and spicy. Juniper berries make this fragrance fresh, and ginger adds some spices to it. After some time, This fragrance becomes a manly floral fragrance. Lavender is the only note here that helps it to bloom.
Upon dry down, vanilla dominates the scent, and Tonka bean balances the sweetness.
The performance of this fragrance is average. I got around 5hrs of longevity with moderate projection.
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When to wear Luna Rossa Sport:
I don’t think it’s a sports fragrance. You can wear this when you’re going to a hangout, events, office, e.t.c.
Why you should buy Luna Rossa Sport:
- Pleasing fragrance.
- Inoffensive and versatile.
- Easily likable.
Prada Amber Pour Homme: Underrated Scent
Middle notes: Myrrh, Musk, Orange Blossom, Geranium, Vetiver.
Base notes: Saffron, Vanilla, Labdanum, Leather, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Patchouli.
Prada Amber was released in 2006, and the nose behind this fragrance was Daniela Andrier.
The opening of this scent is citrusy and spicy with a floral touch.
As you can see, there are many citrus fruits in the opening. That’s why it’s citrusy, and cardamom adds some spices. After some time, the heart starts to reveal itself, and this fragrance turns into a sweet scent. In the end, The base is creamy sweet and dominated by vanilla.
I got around 7hrs+ longevity with moderate projection by this fragrance.
When to wear Prada Amber Pour Homme:
Why you should buy Prada Amber Pour Homme:
- Good longevity.
- All-year performer.
Conclusion
Thank you for reading my article. I think you guys can understand how hard it was for me to rank Prada’s fragrances. All of their fragrances are great. Each of their fragrance has its own story.
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