Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Woody
87%
Warm Spicy
82%
Patchouli
73%
Powdery
59%
Earthy
58%
Vanilla
58%
Balsamic
56%
Sweet
55%
Floral
51%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Woody, and Warm Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy, and Patchouli among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy, and Patchouli among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
PradabyPradais a Amber Woody fragrance for women.Pradawas launched in 2004. Prada was created by Carlos Benaim, Max Gavarry and Clement Gavarry. Top notes are Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Mimosa; middle notes are Patchouli, Rose and Pink Pepper; base notes are Benzoin, Sandalwood, Musk, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. This perfume is the winner of awardFiFi Award Fragrance Of The Year Women`s Luxe 2005.In 2004 Prada launched its first fragrance for broader audience - Prada Eau de Parfum. Before that, starting with 2000 the company launched several fragrances as exclusive series available exclusively in Prada boutiques (four fragrances in 2000 and three in 2007).Prada by Prada is oriental fragrance based on amber the intense accord of which imbues the entire composition. Very modern variant of the classic fragrance.In the composition amber is surrounded by four main essences (essential oils): Indian sandalwood, Indonesian patchouli, French labdanum resin, and Siam benzoin.With obvious dominancy of amber, the top notes are decorated with citruses, soft flowers are appearing in the heart, while dry earthy patchouli scent united with vanilla dominates the base.Top notes: bergamot, bitter orange, mandarin, mimosa absoluteMiddle notes: rose absolute, patchouli absoluteBase notes: labdanum, Tonka beans, vanilla, sandalwood, benzoinThe fragrance was created by Carlos Benaim, Max and Clement Gavarry of IFF.Prada Intensewas created in 2005 and is absolutely identical by its composition, but is more intense by its concentration, although both Prada and Prada Intense are of Eau de Parfum concentrations. However, the scent sounds a bit different. Prada intense is slightly warmer and sweeter with increased concentration of patchouli.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Prada office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.