Above the Waves – ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE | Tea & Incense Eau de Parfum
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A fragrance that doesn't try to convince you.
It settles, undulates, breathes — and that's enough.
Etat Libre d'Orange has never done things by halves. Its provocative compositions, scandalous names, and absolute refusal to please the masses—all of this has been part of a consistent aesthetic stance since the house's founding in 2006. Above the Waves is a different proposition. Not tamer—differently radical. Where the house usually shocks with excess, here it surprises with restraint. An aromatic fragrance of unusual fluidity and lightness for a house known for its strong stances.
In this Eau de Parfum concentration, the composition opens with luminous, slightly spicy clarity. Bergamot, cardamom, and frankincense establish an almost meditative aromatic freshness—frankincense already present from the opening, discreet, elevating the whole without weighing it down. Tea then takes over the entire body of the composition—green mate, Ceylon tea, and black tea intertwined in a herbaceous, slightly smoky, and vibrant accord. This is not a static accord. It breathes, evolves, and transforms with the warmth of the skin. Tonka bean, cedar, and vetiver settle in the base with a soft, slightly sweet woody depth that anchors this elevation in something stable and quiet. Above the Waves does not follow a linear trajectory. It undulates. It accompanies.
Above the Waves is the scent for those who know that sometimes, what you're looking for isn't a signature—but a space to breathe.
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Eau de Parfum
Family
Aromatic
Sillage
Moderate
Gender
Unisex
A word from Maison Diaphane
Above the Waves is Etat Libre d'Orange's most soothing proposition—and undoubtedly the most surprising in their collection. The triple tea accord at its heart is remarkably precise and fluid. Green mate brings a slightly vegetal bitterness that prevents the composition from becoming too tame. It's a scent for the office, for morning meditation, for moments when you want to be present without being noticed.
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Above the Waves Eau de Parfum by Etat Libre d'Orange is an aromatic unisex fragrance from the Parisian niche perfumery house founded in 2006, known for its provocative and unconventional compositions. Above the Waves goes against the house's usual identity—a fluid and meditative aromatic fragrance, centered on a highly precise triple tea accord (green mate, Ceylon tea, black tea). Available at Maison Diaphane, official retailer in Angers, for €163. Free delivery from €100 (in France).
Its olfactory pyramid revolves around a herbaceous and slightly smoky green mate-Ceylon tea-black tea heart, preceded by a luminous and meditative bergamot-cardamom-frankincense opening, and extended by a woody and slightly sweet cedar-vetiver-tonka bean base. In Eau de Parfum, the composition deploys its full aromatic fluidity and lasts 4 to 6 hours.
Above the Waves is an airy and meditative aromatic tea and frankincense fragrance with moderate sillage, ideal for any season during the day, worn by both women and men.
What is the difference between green mate and tea in this fragrance?
Green mate brings a slightly herbaceous vegetal bitterness that is very different from tea—greener, fresher, with a slight astringency that prevents the composition from becoming too sweet. Ceylon tea is more floral and slightly fruity. Black tea is smokier and deeper. Together, the three create a tea accord of a complexity and fluidity that each note separately could not produce.
Is Above the Waves really that different from other ELOs?
Radically. The house is known for provocative, dense, and strong-minded compositions. Above the Waves deliberately chooses restraint—a fluid, airy fragrance that does not seek to impose itself. This is its subversion: in a catalog built on excess, discretion becomes the most surprising gesture.
Is it suitable for the office or shared spaces?
It is one of the most suitable ELO fragrances for professional environments and shared spaces. Its moderate sillage, aromatic discretion, and lightness make it a daily signature that will never saturate the space. For those who like ELO but are looking for something more understated for work, this is the answer.
What season is Above the Waves for?
All year round. The aromatic freshness of the opening makes it suitable for spring and summer, and the woody depth of the base gives it the necessary warmth for autumn and winter. It's a full-season fragrance, without constraint—like a cup of tea, after all.
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The burn time varies depending on the collection, but all our candles and mists are designed to provide a harmonious and long-lasting fragrance. Product descriptions indicate the average burn time for each creation.
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