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Spice Cake and Vanilla Crescent
After a long time, I am writing a comment again. After hearing that this fragrance - presumably in connection with the release of the new Carbon - will be taken off the market, I quickly grabbed it. The scent had been on my list for a while, and I liked it more each time I sprayed it in the store. Moreover, I am a fan of the Luna Rossa line. That’s the introduction; now onto the perfume itself:
Bottle: black and red - beautiful! The metallic grid looks high-quality from the outside, but you shouldn't press it too hard, as it starts to creak. The sprayer is very good, but I have seen in some stores that the spray head got stuck on the tester, so caution is advised when using it. The included "cap" is a joke. Cheapest plastic, completely unaesthetic and pointless, as it is open at the top. Prada can do better! I just set the cap aside, and visually, the bottle is one of my favorites.
Scent: the title says it all. Soapy lavender with a hint of gourmand. The opening is very harsh and takes some getting used to; it often held me back from purchasing. However, after about 5 minutes, the development begins: the harsh lavender transforms into a soapy, delicate spice cake underpinned with spices (noticeable juniper berry, pepper, amber, and in my opinion, cardamom) and vanilla. This mild lavender increasingly comes to the forefront and makes this scent truly special, almost with an oriental touch. I don’t find it clean or even unisex; the smoky and spicy elements make it too masculine and aloof. The base is actually the highlight. From spicy to sweet. The vanilla perfectly accentuates the lavender in the final breath of the fragrance, thus completing the whole symphony. Full marks!
Longevity and sillage: The longevity on clothing and hair is impressive. 12 hours and more are achievable, which is not often found in the designer segment. The sillage is quite strong in the first 5 hours, then begins to weaken (but not weak!). In principle, I would give the sillage 8 points, but since the scent in the sillage is even more stunning (prominent vanilla and juniper berry) than in close proximity to the wearer, I also give full marks here.
Conclusion: it behaves like Sauvage. If you smell it too closely, it comes off too intense and perhaps even prickly and overloaded. However, if you give the fragrance some time, it becomes wonderful and very attractive. A great scent, and I am glad I bought it, eagerly anticipating the new Carbon. So far, Extreme is the best scent in the 'Luna Rossa' line and one of my absolute favorites. Hats off, Prada!
Bottle: black and red - beautiful! The metallic grid looks high-quality from the outside, but you shouldn't press it too hard, as it starts to creak. The sprayer is very good, but I have seen in some stores that the spray head got stuck on the tester, so caution is advised when using it. The included "cap" is a joke. Cheapest plastic, completely unaesthetic and pointless, as it is open at the top. Prada can do better! I just set the cap aside, and visually, the bottle is one of my favorites.
Scent: the title says it all. Soapy lavender with a hint of gourmand. The opening is very harsh and takes some getting used to; it often held me back from purchasing. However, after about 5 minutes, the development begins: the harsh lavender transforms into a soapy, delicate spice cake underpinned with spices (noticeable juniper berry, pepper, amber, and in my opinion, cardamom) and vanilla. This mild lavender increasingly comes to the forefront and makes this scent truly special, almost with an oriental touch. I don’t find it clean or even unisex; the smoky and spicy elements make it too masculine and aloof. The base is actually the highlight. From spicy to sweet. The vanilla perfectly accentuates the lavender in the final breath of the fragrance, thus completing the whole symphony. Full marks!
Longevity and sillage: The longevity on clothing and hair is impressive. 12 hours and more are achievable, which is not often found in the designer segment. The sillage is quite strong in the first 5 hours, then begins to weaken (but not weak!). In principle, I would give the sillage 8 points, but since the scent in the sillage is even more stunning (prominent vanilla and juniper berry) than in close proximity to the wearer, I also give full marks here.
Conclusion: it behaves like Sauvage. If you smell it too closely, it comes off too intense and perhaps even prickly and overloaded. However, if you give the fragrance some time, it becomes wonderful and very attractive. A great scent, and I am glad I bought it, eagerly anticipating the new Carbon. So far, Extreme is the best scent in the 'Luna Rossa' line and one of my absolute favorites. Hats off, Prada!
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2 Comments
DaveGahan101 9 years ago
I liked it too, especially in winter, but it only lasted 3-4 hours on me; unfortunately, I couldn't smell it anymore after that :-(
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Schücha 9 years ago
The beginning is really peppery and might be off-putting, but it develops really well. I think you can wear it on warm summer evenings too :)
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