My Dive into Prada Luna Rossa Extreme
Alright, let’s talk about this Prada Luna Rossa Extreme I got my hands on a while back. I’d heard some buzz, you know, people talking about it being a darker, spicier version of the original Luna Rossa, which I kinda liked but found a bit too light sometimes. So, I was curious, figured I’d give this ‘Extreme’ version a shot.
I went ahead and bought a bottle. Didn’t bother testing in-store, just went for it online. When it arrived, the box was pretty standard Prada, clean, nothing too flashy. The bottle itself, though, felt solid. Dark glass, weighty, looked serious, you know? Felt like it meant business compared to the clearer bottle of the original.
So, the first time I sprayed it, I did it right on my wrist. Right off the bat, boom, pepper. A big hit of black pepper, sharp and spicy. It wasn’t unpleasant, just strong. Caught me off guard a little. Underneath that, I could pick up some lavender, kind of like the original Luna Rossa DNA trying to peek through, but the spice was definitely the main event at the start.
I started wearing it out, mostly evenings or cooler days. It didn’t feel like a high-heat summer scent to me. Here’s what I noticed:
- After about 20-30 minutes, that sharp pepper blast calmed down. It smoothed out.
- Then came this darker vibe. I’m not great with fancy note names, but it felt like… maybe some dark vanilla and amber? Something warm and a bit sweet, but not sugary sweet. More like a dry, warm sweetness mixed with that lavender and a hint of juniper, maybe? It became much more rounded.
- The spicy part never fully disappeared, it just blended in better, giving it an edge.
Performance-wise, this stuff was pretty solid. I’d spray it on in the morning, maybe 3-4 sprays, and I could still easily smell it on my skin late afternoon, maybe 6-7 hours later. It wasn’t like, filling the room all day, but people close to me could definitely smell it for the first few hours. I got a couple of comments, mostly along the lines of “you smell nice” or “what’s that you’re wearing?”. Nothing over the top, but it got noticed.
Compared to the original Luna Rossa, yeah, it’s definitely darker, spicier, and lasts longer. It feels more mature, maybe a bit more formal, but you could still wear it casually if you wanted, just maybe go easy on the sprays.
Final Thoughts
So, did I end up loving Prada Luna Rossa Extreme? Yeah, I actually did. It grew on me after that initial peppery shock. It’s not something I wear every single day, but when I want something warm, a bit spicy, and sophisticated feeling for the evening or colder weather, I reach for it quite often. It feels reliable, does its job, smells good, and lasts a decent amount of time. It’s a solid workhorse in my collection. If you like the original Luna Rossa but wanted more depth and spice, you’d probably dig this one too. It delivered on the ‘Extreme’ promise without being obnoxious about it.
