Luna Rossa Eau Sport by Prada Review

Luna Rossa has been an absolutely great lineup of fragrances from Prada. I haven’t come across one, that I haven’t at least liked a little, and some which I enjoy a lot. That being the case, I was excited to try one that I have overlooked to this point in time: Luna Rossa Eau Sport. It was released in 2016 and in many ways has flown under the radar. Please continue below for my full take on this Prada scent.

What does Luna Rossa Eau Sport Smell Like?

Notes include: ginger, citron, bergamot, lavender, cedar, amber

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My Full Review

While Eau Sport, shares the sport name, it isn’t at all like Luna Rossa Sport. Out of the collection, it is much closer to the original Luna Rossa. Though, it is even closer to Dior Homme Sport (2012).

For me, this is fantastic news, as I’ve been wanting a replacement for that now discontinued version of Dior. Eau Sport opens up with its blast of citrus notes, ginger, and that great Luna Rossa lavender note, that is pretty ubiquitous throughout the lineup.

It feels so fresh and lively from the start. The ginger note with the citrus is really what gives this one its close resemblance to Dior Sport, but that one uses iris instead of lavender. It doesn’t come across as sharp or heavy, just a clean and upbeat wear, with that nice edge of spice.

This initial phase lasts for an hour or so on my skin, before it begins to shift somewhat. The ginger note fades, lavender grows stronger, and the base notes begin to emerge. Mostly, I pick up amber, but there is a fresh little bit of cedar peaking through.

That’s about what you’ll get from Luna Rossa Eau Sport, a very simple yet very well put together presentation. Extremely pleasant and attractive.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

On my skin, this comes across as a lighter moderate. I’ve read that some people have said it is super weak, but that’s not the case for me. Not a powerhouse, but I catch whiffs of it throughout its entirety. 

It’s really not a problem because that is what this fragrance is supposed to be. Lighter and captivating.

The longevity is also pretty good for me. It has hung around for 6-7 hours, during my tests of this cologne. Again, not spectacular, but fairly well done for what this is used for.

Seasonally, spring and summertime. I think this is absolutely going to be a go to summertime fragrance for me. I might track down a smaller bottle of the old Dior Sport and get a full bottle of this, to switch between that iris and the lavender.

Is it versatile? Yes, while it seems best in spring or summer, I have really enjoyed it here in January. Beyond that, it can be worn casually, at work, on a date, etc. It is a very likeable fragrance and most people would certainly like it. 

Eau Sport isn’t a club banger. So, if you want a loud and bold nightlife fragrance, this isn’t the one.

Overall Impressions of Luna Rossa Eau Sport

Do I like this one? I love it. Out of the recent samples that I’ve gotten over the past few months, this is my favorite. When I haven’t been testing out new scents, I’ve been either wearing this or Y EDP, 90% of the time.

If you want an elegant and great smelling summertime scent, this is a fantastic option from Prada, and has quickly moved among my top picks from the brand.

The performance is pretty good for me, just don’t expect an elite level of wear or some super heavy cologne. 

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