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Prada vs Valentino:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Valentino had more branded searches than Prada among fragrance brands in the United States. Valentino had about 246,000 branded searches, while Prada had 90,500. Valentino made up 15% of all fragrance brand searches we track, and Prada accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fragrance brands, Valentino appeared in one of the five answers and Prada in none.

Among fragrance brands in the United States in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Valentino, about 3 searches for every 1 for Prada

Valentino 246K searchesPrada 90.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Valentino, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Prada in 0

Valentino in 1 of 5Prada in 0 of 5

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Top fragrance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Valentino was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Prada did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Chanel1st
  2. Yves Saint Laurent2nd
  3. Dior Beauty3rd
  4. Valentino4th
  5. Marc Jacobs4th
  6. Maison Francis Kurkdjian6th
  7. Tom Ford7th
  8. Jo Malone8th
  9. Versace9th
  10. +2 more
  11. Prada–
  12. +3 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Yves Saint Laurent5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Chanel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Valentino1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Jo Malone1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Marc Jacobs1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Versace1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Burberry1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Dior Beauty1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Prada0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+5 more

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.

Is Prada or Valentino more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Prada and Valentino by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 fragrance brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.

Prada and Valentino among fragrance brands in the United States, by month

Share of searches by month for Valentino, Prada. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLe LaboValentinoYves Saint LaurentVictoria's SecretChanelJo MalonePradaMarc JacobsVersaceBurberryDior BeautyKAYALILancômeMaison Francis KurkdjianTom Ford
Oct 202515.1%18.5%6.8%8.3%6.8%6.8%4.6%3.7%4.6%4.6%4.6%3.7%4.6%3.7%3.7%
Nov 202511.5%17.1%7.7%9.4%6.3%7.7%4.2%4.2%4.2%4.2%4.2%6.3%6.3%3.4%3.4%
Dec 202512.2%18.3%8.2%8.2%8.2%5.5%5.5%6.7%4.5%4.5%4.5%3%3.7%3.7%3.7%
Jan 202614.7%18%8.1%8.1%6.6%6.6%4.4%4.4%4.4%4.4%4.4%3.6%3.6%4.4%4.4%
Feb 202615.2%18.6%8.4%8.4%6.8%5.6%4.6%4.6%4.6%3.7%4.6%3.7%3.7%3.7%3.7%
Mar 202619.2%15.7%7%8.6%5.8%5.8%3.8%3.8%4.7%3.8%3.8%3.8%4.7%4.7%4.7%
Apr 202616.6%16.6%7.4%7.4%6.1%6.1%5%5%5%4.1%4.1%4.1%5%4.1%3.3%
May 202618.6%15.2%6.8%6.8%6.8%6.8%5.6%4.6%4.6%3.7%4.6%3.7%4.6%3.7%3.7%
Jun 202619.7%16.1%7.2%7.2%5.9%7.2%4.8%4%4.8%4%4%4%3.2%4%4%
Jul 202618.4%15%6.8%8.2%6.8%6.8%4.5%4.5%4.5%3.7%3.7%4.5%4.5%3.7%4.5%
Aug 202619.5%15.9%7.1%7.1%5.9%5.9%4.8%4.8%4.8%3.9%3.9%3.9%3.9%3.9%4.8%
Sep 202622.4%15%8.2%6.7%5.5%5.5%5.5%4.5%4.5%3.7%3.7%3.7%3.7%3.7%3.7%

How has the Prada and Valentino comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Valentino was ahead of Prada in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Prada’s share of searches among fragrance brands in the United States moved from 4.6% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 90.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Valentino’s share of searches among fragrance brands in the United States moved from 18.5% to 15%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 246K.

How did search popularity change for United States fragrance brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Prada overtook Marc Jacobs to rank 7th among fragrance brands in the United States, with 5.5% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Valentino lost share of searches among fragrance brands in the United States, from 15.9% to 15%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Prada’s and Valentino’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Prada

1 branded search term

  • prada perfume

Valentino

1 branded search term

  • valentino perfume

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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