Ethereal Wave vs Prodigy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Ethereal WaveChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ProdigyChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Ethereal Wave3/7
Prodigy3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Prodigy
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Prodigy
- Sillage & projection
- Prodigy
- Value for money
- Ethereal Wave
- Versatility
- Ethereal Wave
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ethereal Wave
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ethereal WaveLiisProdigyMind GamesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 591 votes
Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%
4.25/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
Category winnerProdigyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
42%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
591 votes
54%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
271 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityProdigy
SillageProdigy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEthereal WaveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
warm spicy53%
fresh42%
rose100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Black TeaWhite TeaBergamotBlonde WoodsCardamom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
RoseBergamotCardamom
Heart
LongozaPatchouli
Base
VanillaBlonde WoodsSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Blonde Woods and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Ethereal Wave, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter15
Day100
Night17
Spring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEthereal WaveMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,046
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews117
Overall rank#27,397
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEthereal WaveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEthereal Wave by Liis is a calming aromatic green fragrance centered around the restorative aroma of freshly brewed tea. The scent opens with an invigorating splash of tart bergamot and bright citrus, creating an immediate sensation of cool morning air. As the initial sparkle mellows, tender white tea and darker black…
Reviews →Prodigy by Mind Games opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and green cardamom, cutting through a rich heart of damask rose. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a warm caffe latte accord backed by tropical longoza flower and earthy patchouli. Smooth sandalwood and vanilla form a creamy base tha…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ethereal Wave or Prodigy?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Ethereal Wave is rated 4.10/5 from 591 votes; Prodigy is rated 4.25/5 from 271 votes. Choose Ethereal Wave for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prodigy for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ethereal Wave or Prodigy?
Prodigy lasts longest (Prodigy 76/100, Ethereal Wave 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ethereal Wave or Prodigy?
Prodigy projects furthest (Prodigy 69/100, Ethereal Wave 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ethereal Wave and Prodigy smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Blonde Woods and Cardamom.
Is Ethereal Wave or Prodigy better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ethereal Wave is the stronger pick. For winter, Prodigy is the stronger pick. Ethereal Wave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ethereal Wave and Prodigy?
Ethereal Wave features Black Tea, White Tea, Bergamot, Blonde Woods and Cardamom. Prodigy has top notes of Rose, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Longoza and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Blonde Woods and Sandalwood.
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