Ethereal Wave

🌿✨ Tonight’s Bedtime Scent: Ethereal Wave ✨🌿 I’m feeling a little under the weather tonight 🤧🌿... allergies are absolutely kicking my ass, so I reached for something that felt fresh, comforting, and quietly uplifting. Ethereal Wave was exactly what I needed. 💚 This isn’t a loud fragrance. It doesn’t demand attention. Instead, it wraps around you like opening the windows on the first perfect spring morning—the curtains gently moving in the breeze, a warm cup of tea in your hands, and the promise that tomorrow is going to be a little better. The tea note is absolutely beautiful. 🍵 It’s clean and calming without smelling like literal tea leaves. The bergamot gives it a sparkling brightness that immediately lifts my mood, while the blonde woods and soft cardamom create this warm, comforting backdrop that feels almost like a favorite blanket. It’s fresh without being “shower gel fresh.” Green without smelling grassy. Comforting without becoming heavy. That balance is what makes this fragrance so special. Tonight, when I wasn’t feeling my best, this fragrance somehow managed to make me feel a little more human. Sometimes that’s exactly what perfume is supposed to do. 💚 It’s elegant, peaceful, airy, and incredibly easy to wear. I could see this being beautiful year-round, but I especially love it for spring days, quiet evenings, or anytime you need your fragrance to be a little act of self-care. ⭐ 10/10 from me. 💚 This one doesn’t scream for attention... it quietly earns it. 💜 If you enjoy honest fragrance reviews from a 46-year-old woman who’s beauty obsessed, spoiled enough to buy her own little luxuries, and committed to giving you the same opinion I’d give my best friend, come find me! I’m always discovering hidden gems, revisiting old favorites, and sharing what truly deserves a spot in my collection. 📍TikTok: @buzzwithhoneybee 📍Instagram: @buzzwithhoneybee #Fragrantica #SOTD #PerfumeReview #FragranceCommunity #Liis #EtherealWave #PerfumeLover 💚🌿

I am self proclaimed connoisseur of tea fragrances. There is not a scent category I love more and have more fragrances from. That being said she is my current favorite. Ethereal Wave is the easiest reach and takes a lot of the best parts of all of the tea scents and makes for a beautiful casual day scent. She is calming, casual, breezy, and happy. It is woodier than the rest of the market which is a standout when it comes to originality. It also is far less citrus focused than most on the market. I feel like reviewers on Fragrantica say all tea scents are the same, just looking at the “what does it remind you of” is just a collective of every tea scent on the market and all reviews compare them all to Elizabeth Arden Green Tea the same way all rose scents are compared to Delina when in reality they are not at all that similar. Ethereal Wave to me is a casual late spring or summer Saturday morning sipping a cup of tea on your patio in your lightest pajamas while figuring out your leisurely plans for the day. It is sitting in the sun cheering on your young family member at their soccer or tball game. It is the easiest reach when running out the door to run to Target. It is the small joys.

All I can say is WOW! This is my first real foray into tea scents, so take that for what it is worth. But this scent is somehow ethereal, uplifting, mysterious, nostalgic, summery, comforting, and exciting all at once. It really takes you on a journey! This was less spicy than I anticipated, but I am HOOKED. The tea and bergamot/citrus sit right at the forefront of the scent, but the cardamom/woods mixture keeps it grounded and longer lasting. It's more of a cool/fresh spicy, and I would say this reminds me of drinking iced tea (with sugar and lemon of course!) with my grandmother on her porch on a hot summer afternoon after running through the yard, covered in fresh green grass stains-- she has a musky, spiced perfume that is wafting over to me but just out of reach at the same time. There's also something in this scent specifically that feels 90s, but I can't pinpoint where or what it is evoking for me. Overall, I think this scent is so comforting and lovely, both fresh and clean but also evocative and mysterious. It's good for all occasions, and I really can't wait to get my hands on a full bottle after my sample runs out!

I love tea and citrus fragrances anyway so it was a pretty safe bet that I’d like Ethereal Wave. Not only did I like it, it may be my favorite tea and citrus scent. The opening is a fresh, clean, green, citrusy burst that is well rounded and not sharp. It is so refreshing and feels totally like an ethereal wave has washed over me. It is definitely a skin scent that sticks close to the body, but I’m okay with that! The fragrance dries down to a lovely clean musk that smells just like beautiful, clean skin. It’s the way I want my skin to smell all the time. Knowing that Ethereal Wave is such a light, skin scent, I went into this not expecting the longevity to be great, but I am dissappointed at just how fleeting this scent is. On my skin, it has very little lasting power and was pretty much gone in an hour. I’d buy a full bottle of this in an instant if the longevity was slightly better. As it is, I can’t quite justify the hefty price tag for a fragrance that is so fleeting. It smells absolutely stunning though and I wish there was a way to make it last longer.

I've been searching for a nuanced sweet scent. Something a little spicy. A little sexy, but not in your face. A natural, earthy sexy - crisp and clean with a hint of darkness Ethereal Wave hits the juxtaposition of dark and light just right. It smells lovely and fresh on its opening: welcoming and green, like a fresh herbal tea. As it dries down, I've found it can go one of two ways. If I'm fresh from the shower, it ends up smelling clean and almost soapy. If I put it on before a night out, the bergamot and cardamom notes really sing through. Ethereal Wave is a chameleon! I see that most people have voted this as a daytime/warm weather frag, but is it wrong of me to say it's perfect for all occasions? I love it most when I've been out all day and am just a little sweaty (for me, not just a summer occurrence). That's when the deeper notes come out to play!

I have never fallen in love with a perfume as quickly as I did this one. I ordered a sample and knew I wanted a full bottle as soon as I put it on my skin. It's a bright citrusy tea fragrance with a touch of woody elements and a delicious soapy quality that I can't pin down (it smells more like how a bubble bath feels than gel soap itself). The longevity and sillage are unfortunately not amazing for the price (I get probably 3-4 good hours before it's almost undetectable), but I'm so in love with the fragrance that I genuinely don't care. It's one of the best "clean girl" scents I've ever smelled. I almost love this more than Valaya in some ways, which I can sometimes find harsh or overpowering in certain instances. It truly does make me feel etheral, and will become a new favorite scent for the spring and summer months.

OH BOY OH BOY! the second i smelled this i was catapulted back to 2012 when I first fell in love with fragrances. I was maybe 9. Alcohol addiction just starting (perfume alcohol) due to a trip to bath & body works. I picked up white tea & ginger alongside juniper breeze. My two all time favorite scents to this day. I was so utterly delighted the second I smelled this to be vividly reminded of white tea & ginger. No ginger listed but it still somehow smells like it. I am picking up a peach or nectarine scent. I see why people say it’s similar to green tea by EA. Also indigo by nest (another favorite of mine). It has that sweetness indigo has. Beautiful. When I have the disposable funds I want a full bottle. Edit: I would describe it as sparkly. Also everyone is crapping on this & I think it’s quite undeserved.

In a few words, Tommy Girl for grown-ass adults. And that's a compliment. It's a gorgeous tea scent, with a healthy dose of aromatic cardamom and a bit of zingy-ness that I assume is from the bergamot. A perfect warm weather scent if you like a fragrance with a bit more depth than a simple citrus freshie. Decent longevity on clothes, but wears pretty close after a few hours on skin. I adore this one, and I paid full retail price for a bottle, which for me is saying something because I usually troll resale sites for partial bottles when I can. Editing to add that in addition to Tommy Girl, another similar fragrance is Monday by Arielle Shoshana. Ethereal Wave did it better, although I don't think having both would necessarily be redundant.

I like it a lot. Reminds me of Wood Sage and Sea Salt in the sense that it's hard to describe exactly what I'm smelling. Ethereal Wave is a great name for it because if I had to assign the smell a color I would say clear but with a red hue. There is some saltiness but less so. It's kind of like sweet, slightly rosey air. Musky, light, a tiny bit woody in the background. Also reminds me of Clean Air by Clean. Maybe a touch soapy, but very slight. In the dry down it becomes rosier and also metallic. Still airy but seems more substantial as time goes on. After a 2-3 hours it basically becomes a very close to the skin scent. And has a tinge of sunscreen. And, surprisingly, the tiniest trace of cinnamon?

at first when i applied this i was a little let down as the complexity felt a bit one note, with it being heavier on bergamot than anything, however once it dries down and you can get a little more cardamom this is suuuuuch a realistic white tea scent that i could see myself wearing all the time during spring. at this price point i do think it might be a touch overpriced for what it is, but given how on the mark they are i honestly would still enjoy a full bottle of this for how accurate it is. to me this would be the perfect perfume to wear to the office or work, bc i struggle to see how anyone could hate this, it's just so light and pretty even if it is a bit simple

This is Wulong Cha minus the zingy citrus opening and take away the bitterness of the Oolong tea in favor of white and black tea. I have one on each arm and they are pretty similar but I prefer Ethereal Wave. So unless you love Oolong tea specifically, I think you will find Ethereal Wave more enjoyable to wear. I do wish it had an ever so slight nutmeg and fig like Wulong Cha to add some extra interest but of all the tea fragrances I’ve tried (Wulong Cha, Monday, Winter Palace, Remember Me, Gris Charnel, African Rooibos, Pomelo Oolong, Dear Polly, London Fog, Milky Dragon, The Matcha and Oud Pagode) I like this best.

Genuinely surprised at the longevity of this fragrance, usually with fresh scents i can never get them to last long but this one i was able to still smell after 6-7 hours on skin and 8-10 on clothing. It smells like a beautiful gloomy and misty day; you get a bright dewey greenness from the tea leaves and a subtle warmth/coziness from the blonde woods and cardamom that is reminiscent of sitting in a cafe by a window embracing the cool breeze from outside. It’s a simple fragrance ingredients-wise but it says exactly what it needs to say. The only downside is the price as it’s listed for 175 for 50ml

Got the last bottle of this before it sold out and I am glad I did. To me, this is a very inoffensive, safe daytime scent. I would say it is best worn in spring and autumn as it lends a perfect bridge from spicier winter scents to zestier summer scents and vice versa. Ethereal wave hits me with zesty bergamot at first spray then dries down to spicier tea and spice notes, while still staying clean and sophisticated. It reminds me of Chance Eau tendre even though they do not smell alike but convey a similar feeling. The woody notes in the background make this one more interesting.

I've been reaching for this SO OFTEN LATELY! Liis makes gorgeous scents that I have the habit of underestimating, and Ethereal Wave is no different. I put this down for months and when I picked it back up recently, fell in love. Feels like I'm at a beautiful spa! So soft, so lovely, so fresh but it has depth like a strong cup of black tea. An earthy fruitiness that isn't sweet. Almost tobacco-like! It may not be the most long-lasting fragrance in my collection, but it's pure loveliness. Timeless. Beautiful. Lightweight -- which I love, as someone who gets headaches.

Smells like an expensive tea with a lemon slice served at a luxurious spa. This is one of my favourite springtime scents for when it has just rained and the clouds are starting to clear up. The hint of blonde woods makes the base more complex than an average tea scent. It's one of my most complex tea perfumes and a must-have for tea lovers. The cardamom is hard to pick out and is moreso a supporting character for the overall complexity, rather than a center note. Ethereal wave smells like an ethereal fairy that has emerged from the rain. So pretty!

If anyone remembers those Nestea plunge commercials were people fall back into a cool, blue pool after taking a sip of iced tea—this is that in a bottle. Bright, fresh, invigorating, calming. I don't normally go for scents like this, and I was caught off guard by how much I liked this. It's the perfect office scent: intimate, inoffensive, and rejuvenating. I get a little energy burst every time I catch a whiff of it from my wrists, but it also has an overall soothing, spa-like quality. Sunshine dappling over a tranquil pool.

First of all, Liis has so many great scents - one of the few fragrance houses with perfumes that are (almost only) hits for me. I was doubting between 4 scents (Studied, Bo, Floating & Ethereal Wave) but choose this one, as I don’t own many tea scents. It’s a fresh green little spicy tea fragrance, very refreshing and perfect for the spring. Relaxing, calming, bright scent that I wear mostly during the daytime. Longevity is medium, need to reapply after a couple of hours. But overall very happy with it!

very striking bergamot at first whiff on my skin! the dry down is lovely and cozy. the tea notes aren't as prominent on me but i can tell that they're there, along with the woods and cardamom- this settles down to a cozy, steamy citrus tea. a little sauna on your skin. it reminded me of those videos of capybaras in hot springs, lounging with yuzu on their heads. steamy, cozy, herbal, serene. i can't stop sniffing myself. capybaramaxxing as we speak.

This is one of the most delicious and beautiful scents I have ever smelled in my life. I wore it to bed last night and woke up to this incredible bubble of scent around my bed. I wore it to work today and the pleasant fragrance coming off my clothes and skin made work feel easier. To me, it smells like warm and cozy throw blankets and cold brewed tea with fresh citrus. It’s not in your face, but it’s insanely good.

The calmest, zen-like perfume I have in my current collection. This is the grown-up version of Elizabeth Arden's White Tea. The mixed blend of black and white tea, and blonde woods really gave it a sophisticated feel. However, this isnt a "warm" tea by any means, feels very "detached". It's like going back to drink a cup of tea thats turned cold already on the mountain lodge balcony.