Steeped tea leaves, aromatic cardamom, pale woods, and velvety musk meet in Liis Fragrances Ethereal Wave Eau de Parfum, an atmospheric fragrance inspired by the dreamlike sound and beautiful contrasts of ethereal wave music.

Ethereal Wave explores the idea of opposites existing in harmony. Bright bergamot meets warm, aromatic cardamom, while delicate white tea is paired with the deeper intensity of black tea absolute. Beneath them, blonde woods and velvet musk create a soft, enveloping foundation that gives the fragrance warmth without diminishing its airy character.

The result is a remarkably modern interpretation of tea. Ethereal Wave is neither overtly citrusy nor traditionally gourmand. Instead, it captures the aromatic experience of steeped tea leaves through contrasts of light and dark, freshness and warmth, transparency and depth.

Liis connects these contrasts to ethereal wave music, an atmospheric genre known for dreamlike textures, haunting beauty, and an interplay between lightness and darkness. Like its musical inspiration, the fragrance unfolds gradually, surrounding the wearer in layers rather than demanding attention all at once.

Created by independent California fragrance house Liis, Ethereal Wave is a genderless Eau de Parfum designed to be worn like a second skin.

Why You’ll Love It

• An atmospheric tea fragrance built around both white and black tea
• Inspired by the dreamlike, light-and-dark contrasts of ethereal wave music
• Bergamot gives the opening a clear, luminous freshness
• Cardamom introduces aromatic warmth and subtle spice
• White tea brings delicacy while black tea absolute provides greater depth
• Blonde woods create a smooth, understated woody foundation
• Velvet musk gives the drydown a soft, enveloping skin-like quality
• A sophisticated choice for lovers of tea, musk, subtle woods, and unconventional aromatic fragrances
• Genderless and made in California with organic sugarcane alcohol

Fragrance Profile

Opening Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom

Heart Notes: White Tea, Black Tea Absolute

Base Notes: Blonde Woods, Velvet Musk

Scent Family: Tea, Woody, Musky

Character: Atmospheric, Aromatic, Soft, Dreamlike, Warm

Ethereal Wave opens with bergamot and cardamom, bringing together two very different sensations. Bergamot is luminous and citrusy, while cardamom provides aromatic warmth and gentle spice.

The fragrance then moves into its defining tea accord.

White tea provides a delicate, transparent quality, contrasted by the richer character of black tea absolute. Together, they evoke tea in a more complete way, from the subtle fragrance rising from a freshly steeped cup to the deeper aroma of the leaves themselves.

As Ethereal Wave settles, blonde woods and velvet musk emerge. The woods provide understated warmth and structure, while musk creates a soft, enveloping finish that allows the fragrance to rest naturally against the skin.

The Story Behind Ethereal Wave

Ethereal Wave is a fragrance about contrasts.

Liis draws inspiration from the blending of opposites, pairing brightness with darkness and delicacy with depth.

That idea is expressed most clearly through tea.

The light, almost weightless quality of white tea is placed alongside the darker richness of black tea absolute. Bright bergamot and aromatic cardamom introduce another contrast, while blonde woods and velvet musk create a warm foundation beneath the more transparent notes.

Liis connects this olfactory interplay to ethereal wave music, an atmospheric style characterized by dreamlike soundscapes, layered textures, and a haunting meeting of light and darkness.

Rather than attempting to translate a particular song into fragrance, Ethereal Wave captures the sensation of the music itself.

The composition moves in layers: a bright opening, steeped tea at its center, then woods and soft musk cascading underneath.

The effect is contemplative, immersive, and quietly transportive, like music heard in a darkened room or steam rising slowly from a cup of tea.

About Liis Fragrances

Liis is an independent California fragrance house founded by Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin.

Although the two grew up only minutes apart, they did not meet until years later while living abroad. Both had collected perfume from a young age and shared a fascination with fragrance's ability to transform a moment, mood, or memory.

Alissa trained at the renowned ISIPCA perfumery school in Versailles, while Leslie brings a background as a designer, artist, and self-taught perfumer.

Together, they created Liis as a modern expression of perfumery using scent as a creative medium. Each minimalist composition draws from experiences, emotions, ideas, and perspectives while leaving space for the wearer to create a personal interpretation.

Liis fragrances are designed to be worn daily like a second skin, allowing understated compositions to become part of the wearer's own story.

Conscious Formulation

Liis Ethereal Wave is:

• Genderless
• Made with organic sugarcane alcohol
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free
• Allergy-tested
• Formulated without preservatives
• Formulated without dyes
• Formulated without phthalates
• Formulated without sulfates
• Made in California

Product Details

• Brand: Liis Fragrances
• Product Name: Ethereal Wave
• Size: 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Opening Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom
• Heart Notes: White Tea, Black Tea Absolute
• Base Notes: Blonde Woods, Velvet Musk
• Scent Family: Tea, Woody, Musky
• Scent Character: Atmospheric, Aromatic, Soft, Dreamlike, Warm
• Inspiration: The blending of opposites and the dreamlike atmosphere of ethereal wave music
• Gender: Genderless
• Alcohol: Organic Sugarcane Alcohol
• Formulation: Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Allergy-Tested
• Origin: Made in California, USA
• Authenticity: Genuine Liis Fragrances product

White and black tea, aromatic cardamom, blonde woods, and velvet musk give Liis Ethereal Wave its beautifully atmospheric character, creating a soft and contemplative fragrance where light and darkness seem to move together.