Heat Wave
PradaEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Heat Wave vs. Terracotta Le Parfum
Is Heat Wave better than Terracotta Le Parfum?
Heat Wave peaks in spring, while Terracotta Le Parfum belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
CoconutJasmineVanillaYlang-Ylang
white floralvanillayellow floralsweetcoconut
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Heat Wave and Terracotta Le Parfum?
| Heat Wave | Terracotta Le Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Daniela Andrier | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Heat Wave and Terracotta Le Parfum smell?
Heat Wave
White Floral
Vanilla
Yellow Floral
Sweet
Herbal
Aromatic
Coconut
Amber
Terracotta Le Parfum
White Floral
Sweet
Vanilla
Yellow Floral
Coconut
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Heat Wave and Terracotta Le Parfum share?
Top—
Tiare FlowerCoconutBergamot
Heart
Night Blooming CereusJasmineYlang-Ylang
JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base
CoconutBenzoinVanilla
VanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineYlang-Ylang
Tiare FlowerJasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
Vanilla
Fruity Notes
Coconut
Coconut
Where they fit
When and where do Heat Wave and Terracotta Le Parfum work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Heat Wave or Terracotta Le Parfum?
| Heat Wave | Terracotta Le Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Heat Wave and Terracotta Le Parfum?
Heat Wave is the rare tropical that doesn't attack you with mango and coconut sunscreen. It arrives at dusk, when the island exhales. The night flowers are its real story.Heat Wave
Some will call it predictable. But when the tiaré hits right and the vanilla settles warm against your pulse, predictable becomes the whole point. It's for those who have nothing to prove.Terracotta Le Parfum
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know