Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves Eau de Parfum

Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves Eau de Parfum is a captivating Woody Aromatic unisex fragrance launched in 2025. Created by perfumer Mathieu Nardin, this scent pays tribute to the Taiwanese Goddess Mazu and the rich traditions of tea and incense, evoking the serene power of ocean waves meeting ancient rituals.

Fragrance Notes:

•  Top Notes: Bergamot and Frankincense.
•  Heart Notes: Ceylon Tea, Taiwanese Oolong Tea, and Rose.
•  Base Notes: Calocedrus Formosana (Taiwanese Cypress), Cedar, and Vetiver.  

Why You'll Love It:

Above the Waves is Etat Libre d'Orange's first tea inspired composition, and it delivers a truly unique olfactory experience. The fragrance opens with very bright, soft citrus from bergamot that balances beautifully with frankincense. As it develops, the tea heart emerges not just any tea, but a refined blend of Ceylon and Taiwanese Oolong that creates a multi-dimensional, aromatic core. The rose adds a whisper of floral sweetness without overpowering the tea.

The drydown is where this fragrance truly shines: Calocedrus formosana (a rare Taiwanese cypress), cedar, and vetiver ground the scent in warm, woody serenity. Longevity is excellent at 6 to 8 hours on skin, with some wearers reporting up to 10 hours before showering.

Perfect for spring and summer wear, yet versatile enough for year-round use, Above the Waves is ideal for those who love tea fragrances, woody aromatics, and scents that tell a cultural story.

Available Sizes at Scents Angel:

Not sure if Above the Waves is for you? Try before you commit with our authentic decanted samples:

• 5ml Sample: Perfect for 10 to15 wears to test skin chemistry.
• 10ml Decant: Ideal for extended testing or travel.
• Full Bottle: The complete experience in original packaging.

All decants are hand poured from authentic bottles into our premium Scents Angel glass atomizers with secure caps.

About Etat Libre d'Orange:

Etat Libre d'Orange is a Paris-based niche fragrance house known for pushing boundaries with unconventional, artistic perfumery. Above the Waves continues their tradition of bold, memorable scents that draw from global cultures and challenge conventional fragrance categories.

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