Cargo de Nuit Prada 2015

"the crossing of the boundaries of experience and consciousness, of this world"

"beyond experience, lying outside the tangible"

....these would be two definitions that attempt to grasp the concept of "transcendence." Both definitions can be wonderfully applied to the fragrance from Prada. Here, something occurs that breaks through the mundane and brings a hint of the beyond. The scent does not feel of this world; it elevates, transports the consciousness, allowing one to glide into cloud-like heights. It is so incredibly light, as if it were not a fragrance, lighter than air, one can hardly describe it...

What does it smell like exactly?

At first, not so intense...funny enough, I don't really like the opening, it smells like...hold on to your hats: marzipan :D

But after 10-15 minutes, it takes off into space!!!

A delicate veil of musk, mineral notes, and extremely well-measured Ambroxan envelop you and draw you away from the here and now. A masterpiece of a fragrance veil, so delicate, clean
and yet perfectly wearable for men. Additionally, minimally perceivable woody notes underline the whole experience and add a bit of edge. By the way, I don't think it has much in common with "Luna Rossa Black | Prada," that one is much too coarse compared to this. Also, in terms of longevity and sillage, I disagree; Cargo de Nuit lasts all day for me, and the fragrance veil reappears from time to time. My surroundings also perceive it extremely well and can't get enough of it. However, it must be said that it remains quite linear in the mid-development. This is bearable due to the wonderful scent ;-) The musk-Ambroxan drydown comes out beautifully in the end and remains noticeable on clothing for days.

The price? Okay, it's steep...I was always lucky on Vinted or got it here for just under 200 euros...but that is still enormous. However, I must say, you get a unique piece; I have never smelled a similar, elevated (in a good sense) fragrance...

How did you like it?