Prada 2015 EDP

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Purple Rain

by Daniela Andrier

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Prada Purple Rain is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Daniela Andrier. Purple Rain opens with Bergamot and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, Iris, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Violet. Prada's Purple Rain carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is Prada's elevated take on iris, offering a luxurious, cleaner, and more substantial alternative to the beloved Infusion d'Iris. It's a divisive one on price-to-performance, but an undeniable triumph for iris lovers.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Luxurious
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Purple Rain 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

With its moderate sillage and clean, refined character, Purple Rain is excellent for office and casual daytime wear. It's too subtle for a formal evening event, and while it's fresh, its powdery nature makes it less suitable 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Purple Rain opens with a crisp, green snap of bergamot and galbanum, swiftly transitioning into a sophisticated floral heart. Here, a powdery, ethereal iris takes centre stage, softened by delicate violet and a hint of fresh neroli. The drydown settles into a clean, modern musk interwoven with earthy vetiver and warm cedar, leaving a lasting impression of refined elegance.

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