Luna Rossa Black

Let me start this review by saying this - I’m not the type of person to care much about batch variations. I believe in using what’s available, and if that’s significantly similar to a previous batch, or even a discontinued fragrance, that’s enough for me. When it comes to Prada Luna Rossa Black, however, I cannot believe how different this current version of the fragrance is from what it was. For more context, I first smelt PLRB from a friend’s bottle with the bottle saying ‘made in Spain’ and had the batch number 81831. He gave me a decant from his bottle, and I loved it so much. Once the decant ran out, I immediately bought a bottle. Me being who I am, I didn’t care much about the batch number, but it said ‘made in France’. That fragrance was a joke. From the original bottle, PLRB came off as one of the sexiest fragrances I’d ever smelled. It was in the same vein as YSL’s LNDL, and this was a fragrance that I thought was just as sexy. The fragrance is dark and thick, with the tonka being the main player in the scent profile. The angelica adds a touch of greenness/herbalness to the scent profile and balances out the amber in the fragrance, keeping it from becoming too sweet. As the fragrance dies down, the bergamot dissipates, and the overall scent profile turns more musky. Throughout its life, it’s got a touch of clean, powderiness, but it never takes center stage. The fragrance lasts the entire day with more than moderate projection for the first 2 hours or so. It leans masculine, but women can pull this off as well. Also, I can see any age group pulling this off. I’d have rated this a 10/10, and it would’ve been in my top 10 fragrances of all time. By contrast, the bottle I bought had awful performance, didn’t last for 4 hours, had zero projection, and the scent profile was so diluted. It was just pure powderiness and maybe a touch of tonka. It lacked any kind of depth and all the notes that made the fragrance so amazing in the first place. Had I not experienced the original, I’d have dismissed PLRB as garbage, and the only reason I could BARELY pick up on the original scent profile was because I had used the decant my friend had given me. Compared to that, this version was a joke. Fortunately, I managed to sell off that bottle. I was under the impression that perhaps my bottle had gone bad, but when I tried it out at retail stores, the tester was the same garbage. I’d give this (the current version) of PLRB a 3/10. Fortunately, my friend parted with his bottle and gave it to me, and it’s one of my favorite fragrances I currently own. However, the current version of it on the market is a joke. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone; do test it out if possible. Do NOT blind buy it.

The Scent: There's an initial kick of fresh green citrus that gradually shifts into one of my all time favourite dry-downs. It's an intriguing, clean, powdery/dry, slightly sweet smell that is warm & masculine leaning. It still manages to be fresh, as it doesn't have the sweet & resinous "stickiness" that some fragrances have with similar base notes. Somebody once said this should have been called Prada WHITE, as the soft musks and clean powdery notes feel uplifting and cloud-like. The Vibe: Images of corporate or executive professionals come to mind, but honestly this will always be a cozy scent to me, to either be paired with Roots sweatpants on summer evenings, or a leather jacket in the fall/winter. I agree with others when they say it gives the impression that YOU smell good, and it's not just a cologne. It lacks a lot of the accords that people immediately associate with cologne, so it's a lot more versatile for the office, church, etc.. So if you have fragrance sensitive people in your life, or are worried about giving someone a headache, this is a pretty safe bet. Performance: Solid, at least on my skin. It is NOT a loud scent. In the typical Prada fashion, Prada Black sits closer to skin an isn't trying to get compliments from people across the room. But don't get me wrong, you'll very likely be getting complimented on this. Also, it lasts days on clothes. My fiancé will often ask me to spray this on my hoodies before she takes them. Final Thoughts: If people in your community even happen to wear fragrance (which is not the case in mine), then odds are they aren't going to be wearing Prada Black. I see this as a total win, as it means you'll stand out as someone with differing taste from the more popular JPG/blue scent crowd. Also, I don't get the the whole "burnt or fresh rubber" effect that others unfortunately have. And I'm glad, as it's easily in my top three scents of all time. It's also the only bottle currently that I've repurchased, mostly because it's my fiancés favourite, and I hope to have a backup in case it ever get's discontinued.

Sweet, dark, beautiful. It's hard to isolate individual notes on this, but I will try and describe it. It starts out with some freshness of bergamot over green resinous notes, the dry down brings through some sweet lightly powdery goodness. There are sweet amber and vanilla notes from beginning to end. The blending is absolutely perfect on this. This is unlike any other fragrance I have ever smelled, although I do own quite a few that could be argued to be of a similar style. My bottle is a 2018 with the one piece top with the thicker atomizer that does not come off. I have smelled are similar in the opening but the newer ones don't seem to have the same kind of performance. This is definitely a fragrance designed for cooler weather or date nights. My wife loved this one when we tried it together in store. This definitely shines in fall and winter, but I could see this being used on cooler spring days as well. Performance is good, I get over 8 hours with my bottle, it lasts days on clothing. I would say it gives about 2-3 feet of projection for the first 3-4 hours and slowly dwindles after that. My skin also eats fragrance up, some beast mode stuff will only last 6 hours on me. This is definitely unisex leaning masculine in my opinion. I think it's mostly worn by men, but like other somewhat similar frags I have seen it compared to (Bvlgari Black, Midnight in Paris) the ladies can wear it too. I can't comment on how much it's like those two as I have yet to get them under my nose. My wife commented that it smells like a more masculine version of Bianco Latte, which I definitely can see the similarities with that strong coumarin base. This is an interesting fragrance, it's somewhat simple but also unique. I could see this being layered to great effect with something smokey and maybe with light leather notes. This is an 8.75/10 for me!

Luna Rossa Black is a sophisticated and modern oriental fragrance, launched by Prada in 2018, launched by perfumer Daniela Andrier. Representing a set of editions of the Luna Rossa line, this versão has now been removed to present a proposition but no turn, sensual and urban. From the first borrifada, Luna Rossa Black comes with an abertura fresca and discreet bergamot, quickly merged with a hearty but escuro and enchantment of patchouli and angelica, this is the last trace of a herbal toque and a spicy lift. The bottom, with the creamy custard, the comfort of the âmbar and the aveludado do almíscar hat, form a sedutora and refined base. Moderate projection for 2 hours, setting: 8 to 10 hours on average, maximum duration is within roupas. Sillage, moderado, com rastro elegante, sem ser invasive Luna Rossa Black behaved like a perfume but introspective and enchanting, which cried an aura of mistério ao redor de quem or usa. Ideal for use at night, meetings, jantars, social events or walks. She is a seducer and has a very sophisticated tempo, no grit, but little attention. You can also operate on days but in cold or air-conditioned environments during winter/outdoors. Our perfumes Midnight in Paris and Bvlgari Black, have a very strong scent. Luna Rossa Black é, sem dúvidas, um dos destaques da linha Luna Rossa. Fugindo do frescor nautico de seus antecessores, ele aposta em uma abordagem mais urbana e sensual, reendodo a noites de grande cidade, com les luzes de neon reflección em asfalto molhado. A perfume that wants to pass through an image of elegant misteriosa, with a modern and sophisticated hat. Final Rating: 9/10 Excellent fragrance that has many variations and a difference in relation to classic amadeirados or citrus fruits.

Avant-garde, contemporary, and timeless. Obviously, it had to come from Prada. This seems to capture the full essence and feeling of what I consider Prada in 2018, both in fashion and in perfumery. Synthetic but not chemical; a musk that is neutral in terms of sex and scent: white, powdery, and clean. With the help of angelica and coumarin, the amber becomes clear and light. It behaves more like a trail, a breeze coming off the skin where you applied it. Delicate but not weak, it does not need to be strong or loud, nor does it try to be; its confidence comes from its distinctiveness and uniqueness. If you are looking for a neutral perfume, equivalent to the musky fragrances that all women wear (and that smell wonderful on all), but for men, this is one of them. People who say it does not last, that it does not project, or that it smells like nothing are probably breathing through their mouths or simply do not understand this perfume. It does not need to be the center of attention, nor be loud, nor try to be noticed by others; but if someone does notice it on you, you will definitely become their center of attention. This perfume is suggestive and insinuating. If you are one of those men who play the saint but are anything but that, try it and maybe you will come back and give my review a like. One day, when I picked up a girl for a date, I applied two sprays just a few minutes before she got into the car. We greeted each other with a kiss on the cheek, and she said, “You smell like passion and my bed sheets.” She smelled like raspberries, and her bed sheets smelled like this perfume. Enjoy.

Some fragrances come and go, but Luna Rossa Black has quietly become a part of my routine. I'm already on my third bottle, and every time I wear it, I'm reminded why it's my go-to in winter and for moments that actually matter. Right from the first spray, it draws you in. not with loudness, but with a soft, confident presence. The bergamot opening is brief, giving way to a smooth mix of herbal and earthy notes from angelica and patchouli. But it’s the dry-down that really hits: warm, powdery, musky, and subtly sweet. There's amber, tonka, and that slightly creamy musk that wraps around you like a soft winter jacket. It’s cozy, comforting, and just mysterious enough to make you feel like there's something deeper going on. Some people describe it as powdery, rubbery, or even like Dr. Pepper. I get it. But to me, it smells like memory. familiar, personal, and hard to explain unless you’ve worn it for a while. It doesn’t shout for attention, but it leaves an impression. I often go nose-blind to it, then someone will lean in and compliment it out of nowhere. Performance is decent, on my skin, I get a good 7 to 10 hours, especially in colder weather. The projection is more intimate than loud, which I actually prefer. It’s perfect for dates, late evenings, or anytime you want to smell good without trying too hard. I’ve tried plenty of new releases, but I keep coming back to this. Maybe it’s nostalgia, or maybe it’s just the way it makes me feel grounded and calm. Either way, Luna Rossa Black still has a hold on me, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

When I tried this fragrance for the first time, I knew I had to have it. I had never had an experience of cologne before that made me want to constantly go back for more. It was borderline weird how much I loved it and the way I talked about it -- but my girlfriend understood, because it is just really sexy. Simple as. The smell is so unique and different on everyone. To me, it is a sultry, brooding, sweet scent that holds a note of pepperiness at the end. It is truly special and spicy, and women love it. I asked my dad, who is also into fragrance, if he had ever smelled it. He sent me a picture of the bottle on his dresser. When him and his girlfriend went fragrance shopping, she was so in love with the Prada Luna Rossa Black that he had to buy it that day. It is just that good. This frag also produces a very nice and specific bubble. More so than other frags I have tested. The only downside to this scent in my opinion is that it can be too sweet for me in the heat. Others' opinions differ, but for me, it just doesn't work in the oppressive heat. It isn't necessarily cloying, but it feels a bit too heavy when it's hot. This fragrance is genuinely intoxicating. It is mysterious and alluring. I feel confident when I wear it. I haven't had it long but I am sure it will garner some compliments with time. Check it out.

In my opinion, it smells dark, smooth, slightly vanilla-sweet, and peppery. It falls back to a nice amber, and the closest comparison is vanilla coca-cola, but that doesn't really do it justice. Reminds me of armani code EDT, but much richer, smoother, performant, and defined. Easy to wear and mass appealing, with a balance of classiness and intimacy. Could be an office scent with a little effort, but that darker profile might come off as too much. Very masculine. All ages. Not for the summer or heat. Good: Mass appealing. Intimate with some class. Dark and solid depth. Good performance and longevity. Sleek bottle. Not too difficult to wear. Bad: Not fresh. Not for summer. Not for all outfits and occasions. Pepper may be too much/harsh depending on batch. To me, it is a 10/10 because of the performance, scent profile, darker feeling, and mass appeal. It is the only fragrance I consider perfect. It is 1 dimensional, which may be a turn off to some people, but it has some natural depth to it that takes it beyond pepper and amber. I did blind buy the 2022 batch and was happy with the purchase. I can see a lot of guys pulling this off with ease and getting a lot out of this.

I'm a teenager and I'm somewhat new to scents but I know for sure that this might just be the best purchase of my life. I found it for 70 bucks and blind bought it, and I have 0 regrets. It smells so unique in comparison to other mainstream designer fragrances, the vanilla isn't really gourmand, it's softer, classier and the musk just mellows it out. Initially, it lasted maybe 3 hours max. It's been around 7 months and now it lasts 6 hours. It doesn't project like crazy and I think that's a good thing because in my opinion, this is completely the opposite of something like eros or ultra male in the sense that this cologne makes it seem like you smell good without trying. I think the loudness of eros and ultra male make it seem like you want to me smelt whereas this one sits closer to the skin so it's only smelt by those that are close to you. I love this and I think it is a very easy choice for me to make it my signature scent. I think it is blind buy safe if you like vanilla adjacent scents. Also this cologne gets a shit ton of compliments.

My gosh... this feels like a modern reinterpretation of my beloved Bvlgari Black, but less rubbery and more easygoing. The opening is a bit linear on me — the citrus barely shows, and Angelica clearly takes the spotlight. It’s soft, aromatic, and sets the tone for a warm, smooth drydown. That drydown reminds me of JPG Le Male Le Parfum, but it’s warmer and more balanced, with none of the powdery lipstick vibe — no iris here (of course). The aromatic side stays gentle and helps lift the warmth without clashing. I love both fragrances, but I’m choosing Luna Rossa Black because my wardrobe already has enough iris-forward perfumes. This one opens a new emotional lane: warm, smooth, and cozy enough to spend the day re-smelling the skin. It’s the perfect scent for a dinner date or a casual night out — elegant without trying too hard, and just pleasure enough to leave an impression. Office-safe too, as long as you avoid overspraying — it’s inoffensive and refined, with moderate projection that won’t overwhelm.

I was on the fence with this one and decided to return it. It smells nice but doesn't really fit my style. Opening is vanilla with pencil shavings (eyeliner pencil). I don't smell anything "dark" or "mysterious" about this perfume, as so many people on the internet say. Edit: After trying other samples of popular male winter perfumes, this is the least gay and the least sweet one, so I decided to purchase it again.. It started getting cold outside and it grew on me.. I like it quite a lot actually. Rating: 8/10 2nd Edit: The sample I bought 1.5 years ago was heavier on the vanilla an less on the powder. The bottle I got seems to be a reformulated version (2024 batch with the new slimmer bottle), opening is more peppery with less vanilla, when it starts drying down it gets pretty identical to my sample (more powder less vanilla to my nose). Projection and sillage are weak, longevity is quite good but stays close. Rating: 6.5/10 Last edit: This shit fire. Rating: 8/10

In my opinion one of the most unique fragrances along the designer market right now. Both have the old and new batch bottles, it %95 smells and performs the same. You get that bergamot hit you for a small time when you first spray it with a mixture of powerful tonka and patchouli. It doesn’t last long though it turnes into soft creamy musky powder within 30 minutes. I use it in winter and fall, mostly formal like office/work and for going out or date nights. I consider this as my signature scent but I gotta say even though it lasts all day on my skin (+10 hrs) sillage isn’t that great. It most likely stays as a skin scent and people around you won’t likely gonna smell this. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing actually its a intimate fragrance so you can wear this in formal/work occasions as well comfortably. If you are looking for some different scent profile in your collection, this is a really sexy and masculine fragrance and I would definitely recommend buying.

Honestly, I was expecting more. For me anyway, the projection is intimate. In the following days I will spray more on my vital points to get more of a projection just to see, so I will come back and update this review. In the same day, I received this cologne, and Spicebomb EDT. And honestly, comparing the two, this kind of let me down! I understand this cologne is its own thing, but for a winter and fall fragrance, this is pretty weak. Still, the scent of this is lovely. It is powdery, musky, ambery, and just overall good! I'd say this cologne is a 7/10, the only thing bringing it down is the projection, but as I said, I will spray more in the following days to come back to update. Maybe then I will boost it to an 8! EDIT! Came back, used this again and sprayed more, easy 8.5 longevity is still an absolute issue. 2 - 4 hours of small projection then the rest of the day its a skin scent. The smell is awesome! Longevity is bad :(

OMG. This smells masculine. Woo! This is the most masculine fragrance selling at Sephora right now as I am writing this, I think. I honestly wasn’t expecting to like this one, but it surprised me. Instant nostalgia for me it even gave me goosebumps! It smells like tailored pants and suit, a leather briefcase, waiting inside of an airport terminal for a business trip. He wears an expensive watch he bought with his hard earned cash. if he doesn't have a spouse, he deserves one. It smells like a man who isn’t trying to be overly cocky or charming. He’s just a regular guy, but he smiles in a way that makes your heart flutter. It’s not about impressing anyone; he’s just there to get the job done, setting off for the next big thing. I wouldn’t say I love it more than my others in the love category, but it brings out emotions from me so I love it nonetheless. It’s unique, it has character, and it’s got a vibe that’s hard to ignore.

TLDR:; The 2024 update has very small differences one could smell are either down to age, or the differences on how Puig and L'Oréal made this fragrance. Either way they smell pretty much the same to me. Gent scents just uploaded a video about this being "reformulated", and his impressions were that its a bit different but not that far off from the OG smell. (NOTE: This was supposedly a 2024 'update' but only recently was updated in North America. I live in Asia and the new refillable bottles from the luna rossa line has been around for a while) I have both an older thicker bottle(2022 batch) and the newer thinner refillable bottle(mid 2024) and to me they smell the same. I would likely attribute the differences GentScents found to age of the batches he has. I would assume his 'OG bottle' was from when the scent first released; It looked like the bottle from before L'Oréal took over the production of Prada fragrances.

Genuinely insane smell. I don't think I've ever smelt anything as unique as this purely because of its unique blend of notes, it's similar to the late, late dry down of Prada Ocean EDP. My girl goes wild for this one and understandably why to be honest. However, don't expect this to be a room filler. All Prada frags I've smelt seem to want to be closer to skin and intimate. I get about half an hour of projection so that other people around me can smell it, but after that it quickly develops into a skin scent. That doesn't really bother me, as I spray it more on my clothes, and it does last quite a while on fabrics, but don't buy this expecting beast mode sexy performance. If you want to smell unique, with a scent almost nobody carries, this is a stellar choice, but not blind buy safe. 9/10 fragrance, just wish the longevity carried through the day.

Probably my all time favorite. This smells great and unique, and has alot of memories attached to it aswell. Mostly powdery musks, and ambers. Has some synthetic qualities to it that I cant quite put my finger on, but despite that it is unique and very well blended. The sweet and powdery nature of this scent actually make it smell unisex. I bought a gift set of this that came with two 10ml travel sprays and my mom liked it so much she took one of them for herself. Projection is average. Longevity is good, turns into a mostly ambery skin scent towards the last few hours. This scent has a very 'light' and 'airy' smell. So because of that its a bit safer to overspray in my opinion. (will help with performance for those who find it lacking) I want as many bottles of this as I can get.

My first real cologne/fragrance I got as gift back in 2018 when I was 20 years old. It introduced me to Prada which is one of my favorite house brands; their other flankers such as Luna Rossa Carbon and Sport are great fresh scents. This is one of my favorites of all time, if not my signature scent next to L'Homme. I will say however the batch has changed as I own two bottles, one made in Spain and the other made in France. The bottle from Spain smells MUCH better and has a smoother dry down with a much sweeter tonka bean note. It is now absent in the 2024+ formulations and is much more subtle. I'd say its a very powdery and unique scent, good for 70-40 degree weather day or night. Not for summer use! Hope you take a chance on it as I did, I found it in a magazine as a kid.

This was my first "real man's" cologne/fragrance I got as a kid back in 2018 straight out of high school and into college. It is my most complimented scent, and one of my absolute favorites. Now that I am 27 however nearly 10 years later the formulation has changed. It lacks the depth and sweetness the original had (older bottles were made in Spain), as the new bottles made in France due to the L'Oreal acquisition have made me deeply sorrowed. This was my favorite scent of all time but simply the tonka bean note is gone. It's overly musky and a shell of its former self. A great scent nonetheless but a shadow of what Prada used to be. I recommend buying a bottle made in Spain off eBay, and you'll see the difference say from a bottle off of Jomashop.

This is definitely one of the most interesting fragrances I've bought this year. The Angelica and Patchouli give it a "Green" undertone in the opening when you first put it on...but that goes away within 30 minutes. The smooth soft powderiness kicks in pretty quickly and it stays that way the whole wear. I swear i smell a light soft leather somewhere in this fragrance. This is so light wearing, yet strong and long lasting. Definitely one of my new favorite fragrances, i think i like this more than my "Bulgari - Black"!!! If this frag were a person, it would be "Q-Tip". It's just so soft and smooth...but serious and strong. UPDATE: Combining the two has given me more compliments in one week than I've received in a long time. This is beautiful!