82 community ratings

Above the Waves

Name: Above the Waves
Brand: Etat Libre d'Orange

Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin

2025UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
82 ratings

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Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days.

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How does it perform?

From 66 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Frankincense Bergamot Cardamom

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose Maté

Ceylon tea

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Cedar Tonka bean

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody

What does Above the Waves smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean firmly either way.

The top has frankincense, bergamot and cardamom: the bergamot brightens it and the cardamom adds a light spice. In the heart, rose, maté and Ceylon tea give a green, floral balance. The base of vetiver, cedar and tonka bean leaves a soft, woody finish.