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Blue Cypress Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Cypress EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2016 Year 2026
££ Price Tier £
Luna Rossa Carbon Eau de Parfum bottle Luna Rossa Carbon EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Cypress EDP
This one's a divisive aquatic-woody scent. Some find it a refreshing, clean take on Australian cypress, while others dismiss it as a synthetic, overpriced 'ADG type' fragrance with poor performance. Definitely sample first.
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Our Verdict - Luna Rossa Carbon EDP
This flanker is an intriguing diversion from the original 'Carbon', sparking fierce debate among fans. Expect a love-it-or-hate-it response to its prominent licorice, but don't knock it 'til you've tried it - it's a bold departure for Prada.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Cypress EDP
Luna Rossa Carbon EDP

Notes

Blue Cypress
Luna Rossa Carbon

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Blue Cypress
Cypress 50% Clove 50%
Only in Luna Rossa Carbon
Lavender 100%
Only in Blue Cypress
Lavender 50% Star Anise 50%
Only in Luna Rossa Carbon
Licorice 100%
Only in Blue Cypress
Patchouli 100%
Only in Luna Rossa Carbon
Cypress 100%

Accords

Blue Cypress Luna Rossa Carbon
100%
Woody
89%
92%
Aromatic
100%
75%
Lavender
89%
64%
Soft Spicy
78%
69%
Fresh Spicy
74%
68%
Anis
46%
Sweet
54%
51%
Patchouli
50%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
89%
Aromatic shared
92%
100%
Lavender shared
75%
89%
Soft Spicy shared
64%
78%
Fresh Spicy shared
69%
74%
Anis shared
68%
46%
54%
51%
50%

Performance

Blue Cypress Luna Rossa Carbon
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Cypress

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office wear, though its weak performance means it won't be intrusive. The aquatic and woody accords lean well into casual and sport settings, but its common comparisons to generic men's freshies reduce its date and formal appeal.

Luna Rossa Carbon

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its excellent longevity and strong projection make it perfect for date nights and special occasions where you want to make an impression. While too heavy for sports or hot weather, it's refined enough for office wear with a light hand, and sophisticated for casual outings beyond super-hot days.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, lavender

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue Cypress EDP
Luna Rossa Carbon EDP
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