The fragrance is based on an oriental amber composition that includes hints of vanilla, tonka bean, and patchouli, and a leather-based construction. L'Homme Prada is created around the union of two of Prada's most emblematic ingredients: iris and amber, which are combined for the first time in a Prada men's fragrance. Classic ingredients in men's perfumery are highlighted, reinterpreted in a contemporary way. About the brand: The company was started in 1913 by Mario Prada and his brother Martino as a leather goods store, Fratelli Prada, in Milan, Italy. Years later, Miuccia Prada took over the company in 1978 and began making backpacks, perfumes, and more, gaining widespread popularity in Europe. Top notes: orange blossom, pepper, and cedar. Middle notes: geranium, geranium, and patchouli. Base notes: iris, and amber.