Question 1

What's the difference between Heat Wave and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Heat Wave is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Prada (2015) dominated by White Floral accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: White Floral, Sweet, Coconut, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Heat Wave or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Heat Wave scores 3.97/5 vs Carnal Flower at 4.16/5. Carnal Flower's standout strength: Beautiful, evocative floral with a distinctive dirty/smoky character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Heat Wave and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Sweet, Coconut, Aromatic, Jasmine. Carnal Flower: Carnal Flower is overwhelmingly praised by the r/fragrance community as a masterpiece floral fragrance with a unique dirty, sensual character.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Heat Wave or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Carnal Flower: Versatile across seasons and occasions with excellent longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Heat Wave vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Heat Wave scores highest for summer wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. Heat Wave leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

Heat Wave vs Carnal Flower

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor Heat Wave (5)

Uniek voor Carnal Flower (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Carnal Flower

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Heat Wave	Carnal Flower
Merk	Prada	Frederic Malle
Jaar	2015	2005
Beoordeling	3.97	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	8	12