Above the Waves
Etat Libre d'Orange2025
Side by side
Above the Waves vs. Bois Bélize Intense
Bois Bélize Intense wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Above the Waves | Bois Bélize Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2025 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mathieu Nardin | Patricia de Nicolai |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Above the Waves
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Green
Warm Spicy
Amber
Bois Bélize Intense
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Rose
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotFrankincense
BergamotAmbrette SeedOsmanthus
Heart
Black TeaOolong TeaRose
RoseCloveCardamom
Base
CypressCedarwoodVetiver
MateGuaiac WoodOakmossVetiverPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Above the Waves | Bois Bélize Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
If you came here expecting another rose-and-oud monster, this will feel like a cold brew on a rainy day. Its tea-driven heart does not flinch from its own beautiful austerity.Above the Waves
Patricia de Nicolaï makes a rose that doesn't know it's supposed to be feminine. The mate smoke and guaiac give it structure, the cardamom adds warmth, and the whole thing just... settles.Bois Bélize Intense