No.297 Luna Rossa Carbon

Eden's No.297 is a vegan alternative to Prada's Luna Rossa Carbon, a perfectly versatile, masculine fragrance built around a distinctive cool, metallic accord. It opens with sharp notes of bergamot and pepper, invigorating the senses with a feeling of ultimate freshness rather than easing in slowly. As the scent deepens, cool, metallic facets emerge alongside lavender, giving that crisp, suave character the original is known for, an air of someone who has more up their sleeve than first impressions suggest. The base settles into musk and patchouli, adding a grounded, slightly earthy warmth that keeps the composition from feeling too clinical. Compared with the designer version, this dupe simplifies the transition between the sharp opening and the metallic-woody base, and its distinctive cool edge doesn't linger on skin for quite as long as the original's. Still, the mature, daring and uncompromising mood the fragrance built its reputation on comes through clearly, making it well suited to evening wear or a casual day where its fresh, spiced character can stand out.