Dupe review · Mod Fragrances
Proteus
Mod Fragrances made Proteus with one brief: Prada Luna Rossa Ocean.
- Smells like
- Prada Luna Rossa Ocean
- Price
- $39.99
- Size
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- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- Mod Fragrances
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where Proteus lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Luna Rossa Ocean.
Mod Fragrances sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Luna Rossa Ocean's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
It is sold as an extrait — a high concentration, which usually means it sits closer to the skin for longer.
At $40 it costs 65% less than Luna Rossa Ocean.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Mod Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: bergamot, lavender and sea notes up top, sage and geranium in the middle, Ambroxan, amber and musk underneath — the shape of Prada Luna Rossa Ocean.
Top
- bergamot
- lavender
- sea notes
Heart
- sage
- geranium
Base
- Ambroxan
- amber
- musk
Salt-bright lavender over ambroxan, the fresh masculine everyone spent a decade copying.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 5 twins of Prada Luna Rossa Ocean we can price, Proteus is number 5 on price per 100ml.
- 01 AromaPassions ANEW $69/100ml
- 02 Perfume Parlour Italian Wave $89/100ml
- 03 Oil Perfumery Luna Rossa Ocean $125/100ml
- 04 The Dua Brand Red Moon Ocean $33
- 05 Mod Fragrances Proteus $39.99
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The community
What people say about Proteus
Rating
—How close to Luna Rossa Ocean
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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What does Mod Fragrances Proteus smell like?
It is built to smell like Prada Luna Rossa Ocean — bergamot, lavender and sea notes up top, sage and geranium in the heart, Ambroxan, amber and musk in the base.
Is Mod Fragrances Proteus a dupe of Prada Luna Rossa Ocean?
Yes — Mod Fragrances sells it as its version of Prada Luna Rossa Ocean, and it is also listed against Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Eau de Parfum.
Where can I buy Mod Fragrances Proteus?
It is in stock at $39.99 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.