Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
White Floral
100%
Yellow Floral
61%
Vanilla
60%
Sweet
58%
Coconut
51%
Herbal
49%
Amber
47%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (White Floral, Yellow Floral, and Vanilla) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With White Floral, Yellow Floral, Vanilla, and Sweet among the strongest accord tags here, longevity still comes down to skin chemistry, weather, and concentration—samples help before you buy a full bottle.
Projection
With White Floral, Yellow Floral, Vanilla, and Sweet among the strongest accord tags here, how far it travels still depends on sprays and formula—try it on skin before you decide.
Overview
Heat WavebyPradais a Floral fragrance for women and men.Heat Wavewas launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Daniela (Roche) Andrier. Top notes are Artemisia and Lemon; middle notes are Night blooming Cereus, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Coconut, Vanilla and Benzoin.Prada is launching a new, exclusive collection of fragrances called Prada Olfactories, which contains ten editions: Purple Rain, Nue au Soleil, Tainted Love, Un Chant d'Amour, Cargo de Nuit, Heat Wave, Day for Night, Double Dare, Pink Flamingos, and Marienbad. The creations are signed by perfumer Daniela (Roche) Andrier who said that that the scents are all intended to be “potent concoctions of the unexpected, provoking the cinematic experience of a partially remembered dream…It’s a strong vision that is far from cliché. They’re very different from what you’ll find on the market. They’re not done by studying the trends of the market and creating a bestseller; they are done out of the spirit of Prada.”Each bottle comes with a silk purse made of Prada materials.Heat Wave contains the scent of night-blooming flowers.Available as 100 ml Eau de Parfum for $300.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Heat Wave office-safe?
- Start with one spray in close spaces; add more for evenings or when you want it to carry further.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.