50ml
50ml
LIIS
Ethereal Wave
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$175
Description
Ethereal Wave by LIIS is a beautifully balanced fragrance that captures a sense of celestial allure with emotional depth. It opens with a bright and uplifting blend of bergamot and cardamom, creating an immediate fresh and gently spicy impression. The scent then gracefully transitions into a serene heart, where notes of white tea and black tea absolute unfold, offering a comforting and aromatic core. As it settles, Ethereal Wave cascades into a soft, sensual base of blonde woods and velvet musk, providing a translucent yet present finish that lingers like a cherished memory. This is a fresh yet hypnotic perfume, often described as a tribute to the otherworldly sound of musical pioneers. Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
Scent Profile
Aromatic
Green
Citrus
Fresh
Tea
Woody
Musky
Notes
Top Notes
Bergamot
CardamomMiddle Notes
White TeaBlack Tea Absolute
Base Notes
Blonde Woods
Velvet Musk
About LIIS
Liis is a niche fragrance brand founded in 2020 by Alissa Sullivan, trained at ISIPCA in Versailles, and Leslie Hendin, an artist and self-taught perfumer, who met in 2009 despite growing up near each other in Marin County, California. Their philosophy centers on minimalist, wearable scents that act as a 'second skin,' evoking personal emotions, memories, and stories through ethereal compositions open to individual interpretation. What sets Liis apart is its Californian ethos of conscious simplicity, high-quality blends, and storytelling fragrances like Rose Struck and Bo, designed for unisex daily wear without overpowering.
Perfumers
Alissa Sullivan
Alissa Sullivan is a perfumer and co-founder of the California-based fragrance brand Liis, launched in 2020 with partner Leslie Hendin after they bonded over their shared fragrance obsession at a wedding in 2009. Trained at the prestigious ISIPCA perfumery school in Versailles, France, she gained experience in product development for niche brands including Penhaligon's London and L'Artisan Parfumeur before collaborating with renowned perfumer Jérôme Epinette on Liis's minimalist scents. Liis quickly gained traction, with viral TikTok success leading to sold-out discovery sets and recognition for its conscious, narrative-driven fragrances.
Leslie Hendin
Leslie Hendin is a co-founder of the fragrance brand Liis, alongside Alissa Sullivan, whom she met at a wedding in 2009 after bonding over their shared obsession with perfumes; both grew up in Marin County, California. With a background in design and as a self-taught perfumer and artist, she complements Sullivan's formal training at ISIPCA in Versailles, collaborating with perfumer Jérôme Epinette to launch Liis' discovery set in 2020 and full-size scents in 2021 that tell personal, minimalist stories. Their contributions emphasize conscious craftsmanship, ethereal narratives, and innovative packaging in niche perfumery.
Jérôme Epinette
Jérôme Epinette is a French perfumer celebrated for his refined, modern style and expertise in natural ingredients. Trained at ISIPCA in Versailles, he is a senior perfumer at Robertet and has created iconic fragrances for Byredo, Atelier Cologne, Vilhelm Parfumerie, Frapin, and Olfactive Studio, among others. Known for his clean, elegant constructions and creative use of citrus, woods, and florals, Epinette is recognized as one of the leading figures in contemporary niche perfumery.
Reviews
4.4
Very Good27 reviews
Luckyscent
4.3/5 • 9 reviews
Ministry of Scent
4.3/5 • 11 reviews
Twisted Lily
4.9/5 • 7 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers consistently describe Ethereal Wave as a light, fresh, and clean tea scent, often highlighting its suitability for warmer weather. Many appreciate its uplifting and calming qualities, noting a harmonious balance between citrus and tea notes. While some find it gentle and subtle, others report surprisingly good longevity for such a sheer fragrance.
Pros
Performance excellence: Reviewers have noted that the fragrance can last around four hours on skin and over seven hours on clothes, with some receiving compliments within the first few hours of wear.
Versatile appeal: It's frequently recommended for spring and summer, described as an easy-to-wear scent appropriate for all seasons and perfect for a fresh, clean feeling.
Quality composition: The blend is praised for being simple yet effective, with notes that combine well to create a balanced tea scent with a pleasant zing from bergamot and a healthy dose of aromatic cardamom.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some find it to be a very sheer or 'watery' fragrance that can easily get lost among other scents, with a few reviewers struggling to detect it at all.
Situational drawback: Its longevity can be 'ethereal' during light cardio, and the cardamom note, while generally appreciated, can be surprisingly cloying for a short period for some.
Comparisons
Similar to Liis Luccienne: Some reviewers found it to have a similar profile to another fragrance from the same brand.
Reminiscent of Tommy Girl: It has been described as an updated and refined version of Tommy Girl.
Similar to L'Occitane The Vert: Many draw parallels to L'Occitane The Vert, noting a citrus aromatic tea similarity, though Ethereal Wave is often preferred for being more balanced.
Compared to Arielle Shoshana's Monday and Dear Polly: Reviewers mention its citrus-forward nature like Monday and its sweetness akin to Dear Polly.
Similarities to Wulong Cha by Nishane: The fragrance has been noted for its immediate similarities to this well-known tea scent.
Reminds reviewers of Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber: It's seen as similar but with a richer bergamot tea profile.
More sophisticated version of E Arden's Green Tea: Some consider it a more refined take on the classic Green Tea scent.
Vibe & Emotions
Uplifting and Fresh: Many experience an immediate sense of uplift and freshness upon wearing it.
Cozy and Comforting: It evokes feelings of coziness and comfort, like preparing for self-care on a cool autumn morning with a favorite cup of tea.
Dreamy and Otherworldly: The scent is often described as light, bright, and ethereal, capturing a dreamy, otherworldly essence.
Sunny and Breezy: It can evoke the feeling of a sunny day with a fresh breeze, like being on a sailboat.
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