House of EM5 2023

Graphite

AromaticIndianMenEau de Parfum

Opens fresh and herbal with Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender, and Metallic Notes building through a green, aromatic heart of Coal, Earthy Notes, Patchouli, and Aquatic Notes over a confident base of Ambroxan, Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood.

The bloodline

Luna Rossa CarbonPradaModerate

This bottle carries the Luna Rossa Carbon DNA. Shares 6 notes with the original.

lavenderbergamotmetalliccoalambroxanpatchouli

Climate fit

Hot & Humid Comfortable in heat and monsoon, refreshing without suffocating.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Luna Rossa Carbon by Prada but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
monsoon
year-round
Wear for
day
sporty
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Graphite bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodyAromaticEarthyCamphoraceousWarmAmberAnimalicBalsamic

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2023

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
Pepper
Pepper
Lavender
Lavender
M
Metallic Notes
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
Coal
Coal
E
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic Notes
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Graphite is widely considered inspired by Prada Luna Rossa Carbon, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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