Etat Libre d’Orange Above the Waves Eau de Parfum 100 ml – A Ritual of Tea and Incense Above the Sea
Discover Above the Waves by Etat Libre d’Orange, a fresh aromatic Eau de Parfum for women and men, combining luminous bergamot with warm cardamom and incense, followed by a distinctive heart of green maté, Ceylon tea, and rose, before settling into tonka bean, cedarwood, and vetiver.
Launched in 2025 and created by perfumer Mathieu Nardin, Above the Waves is the house’s first tea-inspired fragrance. Its concept honours Mazu, the traditional protector of sailors, translating the ritual of tea into a fragrance associated with calm, protection, movement, and elevation.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with bright bergamot, blended with aromatic cardamom and gently rising incense.
Bergamot provides citrus clarity, while cardamom introduces fresh spice. Incense adds a serene and contemplative depth without overwhelming the composition.
Heart Notes
At the heart of Above the Waves, green maté blends with Ceylon tea and rose.
Green maté contributes an aromatic, leafy freshness, while Ceylon tea introduces a dry and refined tea character. Rose softens the composition with a delicate floral radiance.
Base Notes
The fragrance settles into tonka bean, cedarwood, and vetiver.
Tonka bean provides gentle warmth and restrained sweetness, while cedarwood creates a dry woody structure. Vetiver adds an earthy green quality that preserves the fragrance’s clean and balanced character.
Fragrance Notes
- Top notes: Bergamot, cardamom, incense
- Heart notes: Green maté, Ceylon tea, rose
- Base notes: Tonka bean, cedarwood, vetiver
Above the Waves by Etat Libre d’Orange — luminous green tea meets bergamot and incense, resting on a serene trail of tonka bean, cedarwood, and vetiver.