2017
Mirages Dark Light
Daniela Roche-AndrierThe nose · 7 fragrances · also made Mirages Soleil au Zenith (2017)Portrait →

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Prada  ·  Sold as unisex

Mirages Dark Light

The quiet luxury of a dimly lit study where the rich warmth of amber meets the freshness of an open window — a blend that feels both intimate and expansive.

4.35130 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
ambervanillaaldehydicpowderysweetmusky
Mirages Dark LightPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessGaultier 2 · Jean Paul GaultierMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares amber and musk8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting50% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak12%
Weak14%
Moderate24%
Long lasting35%
Eternal15%
SillageModerate39% say strong or enormous
Intimate17%
Moderate44%
Strong25%
Enormous14%
Scent Profile

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Who Wears It

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Masculine32%
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Unisex59%
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Feminine9%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2017, Mirages Dark Light by Prada is an Oriental fragrance that captures the warmth of amber contrasted with the freshness of aldehydes. Crafted by Daniela Roche-Andrier, this composition opens with a bright aldehydic note that introduces a crisp and fresh quality before giving way to Madagascar vanilla and musky undertones. The heart notes of angelica and myrrh add depth and complexity, creating a scent that is both warm and intriguing.

How to wear it

Apply this parfum in two light sprays for a balanced experience. The fresh aldehydic notes will fade within an hour, but the vanilla and musky base will continue to develop throughout the day. It pairs well with layered clothing to keep its warmth close to skin.

Fig. 01 — Mirages Dark Light, Prada

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Daniela Roche-Andrier portrait
03 · The nose

Daniela Roche-Andrier

Daniela Roche Andrier, born in Heidelberg in 1964, studied philosophy at the Sorbonne before entering the perfume industry as a trainee at Chanel in 1988, later training at the Roure Bertrand Dupont perfumery school.

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Mirages Dark LightThe originalMirages Dark LightPrada · Premium · $100–250
47%MatchJean Paul Gaultier · 2005Gaultier 2Shares Amber and Musk$40–100★ 4.16 (3,137)
Mirages Dark LightPrecious Oud
Try it layered

With Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud

Adds white floral, woody and tuberose; shares three accords.

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What people
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4.35/ 5 · 130 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 57%, disliked or hated by 7%.

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