Prada L’Homme vs. L’Homme L’Eau

In this post, I wanted to take a closer look at two fragrances from Prada’s men’s lineup. It’s ever popular L’Homme versus one of its flanker releases L’Homme L’Eau. Which one of these smells the best? Which lasts longer? I have tested and reviewed each scent and will break them down by category. In the end, which is the winner?

Tale of the Tape: Prada L’Homme vs. L’Eau

Prada L’Homme

Notes include: iris, amber, geranium, patchouli, neroli, violet, pepper, cedar

Click here to try: Prada L’Homme Eau De Toilette Spray, 3.4 Fluid Ounce

My review: Prada L’Homme

L’Homme  L’Eau

Notes include: iris, amber, cedar, sandalwood, neroli, ginger

Click here to try: Prada L’homme Prada L’eau for Men Eau De Toilette Spray, 3.4 Ounce

My review: L’Homme L’Eau

Opening

L’Homme opens up with iris, neroli, and violet. Brought together you get quite a fresh and powdery floral fragrance. All of that is wrapped up in a warm amber, with extra support from cedar and some light pepper.

L’Eau is of course similar to the original, but to me, the iris isn’t as strong here. Also, the cedar wood note is much stronger. You get ginger in lieu of spice, with neroli, but no violet.

Which is better? I think that I prefer L’Eau a bit more, in the opening. It is cleaner and fresher to my nose. It’s got less of a floral aroma and more balanced, overall.

Edge: L’Eau

Projection

Neither scent is particularly powerful. The sillage of each is probably moderate, but I think the original is a bit stronger, just not by much.

Edge: L’Homme

Longevity

Another category which is pretty even. However, again the original gives a bit more. L’Eau lasts for 6 hours. L’Homme lasts for 6-7 hours. These Prada scents are essentially even, but a slight advantage to the original.

Edge: L’Homme

Versatility

These two colognes have too much in common for there to be a distinction in how versatile they are. They can be worn year round, dressed up, casual, or out on the town. Both are more clean and pleasant versus being sexy. Also, neither is a night club type of fragrance either.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

So, since these colognes share so much of the same DNA, there is going to be a lot of overlap. Plus, the distinctions are going to be few and far between.

I like the original Prada L’Homme. It is a fresh and classic clean. The performance is decent and the floral notes and amber, do play well with one another. For an easy, everyday wear, L’Homme will fit right in for many guys. I’m not in love with it, but I do like wearing it.

L’Eau is just a bit better than the original, in my opinion. I like how the powdery aroma is enhanced in this one, the cedar is more prominent, and I do get a nice ginger note in the dry down. It still has that iris and amber combo of the original, but a little bit more depth and intrigue, to the whole thing.

Winner: L’eau

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