To attempt a new citrus aromatic in 2025 is an act of insane bravery. We have seen it all: the sharp lemons, the shower-gel blues, the eucalyptus bombs. The genre felt finished. And yet, Etat Libre d'Orange took the aim and didn't just succeed - they created a new dimension.
Above the Waves is not your usual "freshie." It completely bypasses the sharp, herbaceous clichés of the past. Instead, it offers volume.
Inspired by Mazu, the goddess of the sea, this fragrance feels like a suspension between the ocean and the sky. It opens with the expected brightness of bergamot, but it is immediately cushioned by a soft, rolling fog of three rare teas: smoky Ceylon, green Maté, and roasted Oolong. This tea accord gives the scent a physical texture. It is a "softness supporting brightness" that feels like steam rising from hot stones in a cool mist.
It is luminous but weighted. The freshness is there, but it is anchored by a meditative incense and dry cedar that makes the scent feel lived-in and profound rather than fleeting.
The Vibe:
The Brightness: A splash of bergamot that feels like sunlight breaking through clouds.
The Volume: A complex heart of roasted and green teas that creates a "cushion" of scent.
The Soul: A base of incense and vetiver that turns a fresh scent into a spiritual experience.
Why 8ml? This is the perfect size to test a fragrance that defies its category. 8ml gives you enough wear to understand its subtle architecture, how it moves from a bright morning opening to a soft, introspective afternoon glow.
You will receive an 8 ml glass spray decant, hand-poured from the original bottle and packaged securely.
To attempt a new citrus aromatic in 2025 is an act of insane bravery. We have seen it all: the sharp lemons, the shower-gel blues, the eucalyptus bombs. The genre felt finished. And yet, Etat Libre d'Orange took the aim and didn't just succeed - they created a new dimension.
Above the Waves is not your usual "freshie." It completely bypasses the sharp, herbaceous clichés of the past. Instead, it offers volume.
Inspired by Mazu, the goddess of the sea, this fragrance feels like a suspension between the ocean and the sky. It opens with the expected brightness of bergamot, but it is immediately cushioned by a soft, rolling fog of three rare teas: smoky Ceylon, green Maté, and roasted Oolong. This tea accord gives the scent a physical texture. It is a "softness supporting brightness" that feels like steam rising from hot stones in a cool mist.
It is luminous but weighted. The freshness is there, but it is anchored by a meditative incense and dry cedar that makes the scent feel lived-in and profound rather than fleeting.
The Vibe:
The Brightness: A splash of bergamot that feels like sunlight breaking through clouds.
The Volume: A complex heart of roasted and green teas that creates a "cushion" of scent.
The Soul: A base of incense and vetiver that turns a fresh scent into a spiritual experience.
Why 8ml? This is the perfect size to test a fragrance that defies its category. 8ml gives you enough wear to understand its subtle architecture, how it moves from a bright morning opening to a soft, introspective afternoon glow.
You will receive an 8 ml glass spray decant, hand-poured from the original bottle and packaged securely.
