Prada 2018 EDP

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Prada L'Homme Absolu

by Daniela Andrier

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Prada Prada L'Homme Absolu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Daniela Andrier. Prada L'Homme Absolu opens with Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom, and Italian Green Mandarin Orange, settles into a heart of Neroli, Iris, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Labdanum. Prada's Prada L'Homme Absolu carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prada L'Homme Absolu is the misunderstood middle child of the L'Homme line, a limited edition gem that often gets overlooked. It's divisive; some find it a masterful blend of its siblings, others say it misses the mark. For those who get it, it's an addictive, sophisticated scent that's hard to beat.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Confident
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Prada L'Homme Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature, coupled with its sophisticated and warm notes, make it ideal for dates and formal events. While some find it suitable for the office, its richness means it's best applied sparingly in professional settings. It's too refined and deep for sport.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

This flanker opens with a vibrant, spicy punch of cardamom and pepper, brightened by a hint of green mandarin. It swiftly transitions into the sophisticated heart of Prada's signature iris, softened by neroli and geranium, creating a luxurious powdery feel. The drydown settles into a warm, inviting amber and cedar base, giving it depth and a subtle resinous quality that lingers beautifully.

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