Prada 2017 EDT

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Luna Rossa Carbon

by Daniela Andrier

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Prada Luna Rossa Carbon is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Daniela Andrier. Luna Rossa Carbon opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Coal, Soil Tincture, Pebbles, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Ambroxan. Prada's Luna Rossa Carbon carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A sharp, innovative twist on fresh aromatics - Luna Rossa Carbon balances metallic minerals, lavender, and ambroxan in an ultra-modern, versatile signature that's both uplifting and assertively clean.
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  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Energetic
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Luna Rossa Carbon Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Bergamot53%
Pepper47%
Heartas listed
Lavender23%
Pebbles23%
Rain19%
Coal19%
Soil Tincture17%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan57%
Patchouli43%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

The vibrant citrus, aromatic lavender, and fresh spicy accord make this ideal for spring and summer, but the mineral-woody drydown and ambroxan keep it versatile for mild autumn. Its brightness fades in very cold winter air.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, modern profile and moderate projection suit office and casual wear perfectly, while its mineral edge and understated sweetness work for dates. A bit too refined for sport, and just formal enough for smart events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Luna Rossa Carbon opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and piquant pepper, swiftly enveloped by smooth, aromatic lavender. A sleek, metallic-mineral streak runs through the heart, evoking the coolness of steel and damp earth, while watery notes add a subtle aquatic air. The drydown reveals a radiant blend of ambroxan and patchouli, giving a contemporary, musky-woody backbone that's powerful yet never overbearing. The overall effect is bright, mineral-fresh, and slickly modern, perfect for those who want a fragrance that's as polished and innovative as it is effortlessly wearable.

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