The verdict: On longevity they're evenly matched (long (7-9h) vs long (8-10h)) — skin chemistry will decide. They live in the same scent territory — fresh spicy and amber against fresh spicy and lavender — which is exactly why people cross-shop them. Dior Sauvage keeps working in summer, where Prada Luna Rossa takes over for winter.
Dior Sauvage (EDT, 2015) against Prada Luna Rossa (EDT, 2017): They share a fresh spicy-citrus backbone, which is why shoppers cross-shop them constantly. Here's the honest, note-by-note breakdown — longevity, sillage, seasons, and who each one is actually for.
Dior · EDT · 2015 · Men's
Accords: fresh spicy · amber · citrus · woody · aromatic
Top: Calabrian Bergamot, Pepper · Heart: Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium, Elemi · Base: Ambroxan, Cedar, Labdanum
Longevity: long (7-9h) · Sillage: strong
Seasons: spring, summer, fall · Best for: everyday, office, date night, night out
Prada · EDT · 2017 · Men's
Accords: fresh spicy · lavender · woody · mineral · citrus · patchouli
Top: Bergamot · Heart: Lavender, Black Pepper, Mineral/Coal accord · Base: Patchouli, Ambroxan, Metallic notes
Longevity: long (8-10h) · Sillage: strong
Seasons: fall, winter, spring · Best for: everyday, office, date night, night out