ArtemisiaOpens with
Night blooming CereusHeart
CoconutDries down to
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Prada · Sold as unisex
Heat Wave
The moment when the sun sets and the air becomes saturated with the scent of blooming flowers, carrying you into a warm embrace.
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Heat WavePremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessLa African Drummer · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 by Prada and crafted by Daniela Andrier, Heat Wave is a floral fragrance that captures the essence of warm summer nights. The composition opens with lemon and artemisia, creating a fresh and herbal tension before transitioning into the heart of night-blooming cereus and jasmine, which exude an ethereal sweetness. The base notes of coconut and vanilla provide a rich warmth, enveloping the floral elements in a cocoon of comfort.
Heat Wave's top notes fade quickly, so apply it generously to capture its initial freshness. The base notes bloom gradually over an hour, making it ideal for evening wear when the warmth of the day lingers.
Fig. 01 — Heat Wave, Prada
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Daniela Andrier
Givenchy's guiding handDaniela Andrier is a master perfumer at Givaudan and the creative intelligence behind many of Prada's most distinctive fragrances, including Prada Amber and Infusion d'Iris.
“I like weaving memories through perfume, the past, the present and the future.”
Daniela Andrier · Nose Paris interview (undated)
Designer Prada
More from the house · founded 1913 · Italy
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 13%.