Fragrance comparison

John Galliano vs Luna Rossa Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 10,345 ratings analysed

5 wins

John Galliano

4.113,384 votes

Rank #608 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Luna Rossa Black

Prada

4.356,961 votes

Rank #23,435 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

John Galliano takes 5 of 8 categories.

John Galliano
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Luna Rossa Black
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

John Galliano5/8

Luna Rossa Black3/8

Ratings & consensus: Luna Rossa Black
Community sentiment: Luna Rossa Black
Longevity: John Galliano
Sillage & projection: John Galliano
Value for money: John Galliano
Versatility: Luna Rossa Black
Note pyramid (duration): John Galliano
Fragranxe ranking: John Galliano

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

John GallianoJohn Galliano

Luna Rossa BlackPrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 3,384 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 6,961 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerLuna Rossa BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

3,384 votes

59%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

6,961 votes

Category winnerLuna Rossa BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityJohn Galliano

SillageJohn Galliano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value53

Category winnerJohn GallianoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

violet84%

woody77%

smoky69%

musky61%

amber100%

musky92%

woody84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesAngelicaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletIrisRoseLavenderPeony

Base8-11 hrs

IncenseAmberPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AngelicaPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

CoumarinAmberMusk

Category winnerJohn GallianoLongest dry-down: 8-11 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring61

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerLuna Rossa BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

Date 41%Party 34%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Date 38%Casual 24%Work 21%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#608

PerfumerAurélien Guichard, Christine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#23,435

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJohn GallianoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Galliano Eau de Parfum opens with an electric shock. Fizzy aldehydes, bitter angelica, and bergamot create a brisk, almost medicinal chill. Give it five minutes. As the sharp solvent edge evaporates, a velvety core of powdery violet, iris, and dark damask rose emerges. The texture feels thick, dark, and romantic.…

Reviews →

Prada Luna Rossa Black strips away the soapy lavender found across the rest of the Luna Rossa line. It takes a much darker path. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of bergamot that burns off within ten minutes. From there, powdery coumarin and warm amber take control of the skin. Earthy patchouli and sweet angelic…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, John Galliano or Luna Rossa Black?

John Galliano takes 5 of 8 categories. John Galliano is rated 4.11/5 from 3,384 votes; Luna Rossa Black is rated 4.35/5 from 6,961 votes. Choose John Galliano for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Luna Rossa Black for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, John Galliano or Luna Rossa Black?

John Galliano lasts longest (John Galliano 78/100, Luna Rossa Black 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, John Galliano or Luna Rossa Black?

John Galliano projects furthest (John Galliano 70/100, Luna Rossa Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do John Galliano and Luna Rossa Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Angelica, Bergamot, Amber and Patchouli.

Is John Galliano or Luna Rossa Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luna Rossa Black is the stronger pick. For winter, John Galliano is the stronger pick. John Galliano suits evening wear; Luna Rossa Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in John Galliano and Luna Rossa Black?

John Galliano has top notes of Aldehydes, Angelica and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Rose and Lavender, a base of Incense, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Luna Rossa Black has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Angelica and Patchouli, a base of Coumarin, Amber and Musk.