Heat Wave

Heat Wave by Prada is a luminous, white floral fragrance that unfolds with a bright citrus opening, followed by a rich, creamy bouquet of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and indolic white florals. The scent has a radiant, sheer quality that feels both elegant and tropical—like a sun-drenched beach day on a warm afternoon. The coconut note is silky and subtly synthetic, adding a faint, edible creaminess that enhances the floral heart without overwhelming it. A soft, creamy vanilla and benzoin base lends a gentle, skin-like warmth, while artemisia adds a slightly herbal freshness to prevent the fragrance from becoming cloying. Despite its reputation as a 'heat wave' scent, it performs best during the day and in warmer seasons—especially summer—where its light, breezy character feels perfectly at home. The overall effect is clean, polished, and quietly intoxicating, with a subtle, slightly indolic depth that gives it a sense of purposeful complexity. It's not overtly sweet or syrupy, making it suitable for those who appreciate refined, naturalistic floral perfumes with a hint of teasing dirtiness or gourmand nuance, especially those sensitive to overly synthetic or sugary coconut tones. The projection is moderate, with strong initial presence and gradual fade to a soft, lingering skin scent.