Above the Waves
A tea fragrance in which bright citrus and cool spice move through bitter green leaves and restrained incense before settling into dry cedar and earthy vetiver.
Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin
Above the Waves
About This Fragrance
Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves is a 2025 Eau de Parfum centered on unsweetened tea, incense, and dry woods rather than a conventional marine accord. The brand presents it as a dedication to Mazu, the goddess who protects sailors. Tea provides the second part of the idea: a pause to stop, breathe, and regain enough calm to see beyond the immediate wave.
Scent Profile
Bright bergamot and cool cardamom open the fragrance. Green maté and Ceylan tea bring leafy bitterness, softened by rose. Tonka bean adds restrained roundness before cedar and vetiver form a dry, earthy-green finish. Incense supports the quiet tea accord without turning it into dense smoke.
Who It's For
Above the Waves suits someone who prefers tannic leaves, fresh spice, and dry wood to a sweet tea accord. Spring and autumn daytime are the clearest starting points, especially for work, reading, galleries, or travel. Projection is generally restrained, while longevity varies, so a light skin test through the woody stage is the most useful way to judge it.
