The sporty scent of Luna Rossa Carbon, Luna Rossa is an emblematic fragrance from the house of Prada that draws on the values of top-level sailing and that borrowed its name from one of the most famous vessels on the planet.
Released in 2017, Luna Rossa Carbon is the declination of Luna Rossa, a genuinely sporty essence. Indeed, Luna Rossa is the olfactory symbol of the Prada brand's catamaran competing in the America's Cup. From the name of a vessel, the house of Prada decided to create an essence that represents self-improvement, competitiveness and sporting values. While Luna Rossa Carbon is as masculine as its predecessor, it nonetheless aims to be more competitive and more dynamic. Like the race itself, Luna Rossa Carbon is rich in emotion.
Daniela Andrier, once again at the helm of the Luna Rossa Carbon fragrance
To revisit Luna Rossa, the Prada brand called upon, as is often the case, Daniela Andrier. While Daniela Andrier is not officially the house perfumer for Prada, she is nonetheless the one who has created the majority of Prada's fragrances. While pursuing literary studies, Daniela Andrier had something of a revelation and turned toward perfumery. After graduating from ISIPCA, Daniela Andrier was hired by the Givaudan company. Daniela Andrier is regarded not only as a talented perfumer, but above all as a creative and highly sensitive person. Daniela Andrier speaks of Miuccia Prada with admiration and states that she is a very free, courageous woman, who searches, finds, takes risks, does not hold back, inspires dreams and embodies luxury… if there is one brand that represents luxury to her, it is Prada's.
The beauty of sport through Luna Rossa Carbon, the fragrance for men
Luna Rossa Carbon defines itself as an aromatic fougère fragrance. The composition takes flight on a pairing of bergamot and black pepper that gives the whole its duality. Bergamot is a citrus fruit of ancient origin. It is mainly grown in Italy, in the province of Reggio Calabria. While bergamot has the shape of an orange, it has the color of a lemon. Bergamot is not eaten and is used solely for its essential oil. Bergamot therefore owes its renown to its precious olfactory qualities. Back when only natural materials made up fragrances, bergamot served as a fixative. Today, bergamot is highly prized by noses and is used across every olfactory family. There, it releases fresh, zesty, orangey and floral tonalities. Then, the heart of Luna Rossa Carbon pairs lavender with marine, aquatic and metallic notes, as if to recall the scent of the boat. Originally from Persia, lavender was used by the Romans and Egyptians to scent bath water. It was not until the 16th century that lavender began to be distilled in Provence. At first, it was used to treat wounds, then to fight the plague. Lavender essence is obtained by steam distillation of freshly cut flowers. In perfumery, lavender offers floral, herbaceous and balsamic tonalities. Then, the base of Luna Rossa Carbon aims to be masculine and sensual thanks to the presence of patchouli and ambroxan.