MA Eau de Parfum

MA Eau de Parfum by WA:IT is dedicated to the Japanese concept Ma (間): the space between two things, the pause between two moments, the silence between two thoughts. Not emptiness, but a deliberately open space in which perception and presence can emerge.

MA translates this feeling into fragrance. Bergamot, lavender, and mint open the composition with a bright, aromatic, almost weightless effect. Elemi adds a subtle resinous clarity before hinoki and cypress make the fragrance greener and woodier. Sambac jasmine and hibiscus give the heart a gentle floral transparency without turning MA into a classic floral fragrance.

Fragrance composition

• Top notes: bergamot, lavender, mint, elemi
• Heart notes: hinoki, sambac jasmine, hibiscus, cypress
• Base notes: Virginia cedar, sandalwood, benzoin, tonka bean, vanilla, amber, white musk, patchouli, tobacco

The transition into the base is particularly beautiful. Virginia cedar and sandalwood meet benzoin, patchouli, amber, tonka bean, and vanilla. White musk settles softly over them, while tobacco adds a dry, slightly darker counterpoint. The warmth remains light: soft, powdery, and close to the skin rather than sweet or heavy.

MA has a quiet quality. The fragrance moves between freshness and warmth, greenery and soft woods, clarity and comfort. This fine balance makes it a highly distinctive and elegant interpretation of an aromatic woody perfume.

The Fragrance of the Space Between

WA:IT describes its perfumes as Olfactory Supplements™ – fragrances that combine perfume with an aromatherapy-inspired ritual. With MA, the Japanese concept Ma (間) takes center stage: the consciously perceived space between two moments, two breaths, or two thoughts.

The fragrance composition follows this idea as well. Bergamot and mint bring brightness and freshness, while lavender adds a calm, balancing quality. Hinoki, cypress, and cedarwood evoke the clear atmosphere of a forest and give the fragrance structure and depth, while sandalwood, benzoin, tonka bean, and vanilla create a soft, enveloping warmth. MA thus develops from airy clarity into a calm, grounded drydown – a fragrance for moments when you consciously pause to experience the present moment.

The minimalist design also reflects this idea. The packaging made from textured Fedrigoni Materica Acqua in a soft water blue mirrors the light, quiet side of the composition.

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WA:IT

WA:IT combines Italian perfumery with influences from Japanese culture and a pronounced slow beauty philosophy. Founder Raffaella Grisa understands fragrance not merely as an accessory, but as part of mindful everyday rituals. The genderless perfumes are created in Italy and draw on Japanese ideas of nature, perception, and balance.

How to use

• Spray onto warm areas of the body such as the wrists, neck, and inner elbows as desired.
• MA can also be lightly sprayed onto hair or clothing.
• Do not rub in, so the fragrance can develop as true to its character as possible.

FAQ

What does WA MA Eau de Parfum smell like?
MA opens fresh and aromatic with bergamot, lavender, and mint. Hinoki and cypress then give the fragrance a clear, green woody character. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin, tonka bean, vanilla, and white musk provide a soft, warm, slightly powdery depth.

What does “MA” mean?
Ma (間) is a Japanese concept for the consciously perceived space between things – the pause between two moments, thoughts, or movements. WA translates this idea into a fragrance that plays with contrasts of freshness, green woods, and gentle warmth.

Is MA a sweet fragrance?
No. While vanilla and tonka bean bring a soft warmth to the base, MA remains aromatic, woody, and airy overall. The fresh and green notes keep the fragrance from smelling gourmand or heavy.

Who is MA suitable for?
MA is genderless and a good choice for anyone who enjoys clear, woody aromatic fragrances with a soft, calm base. It is particularly appealing to those who appreciate hinoki, cypress, and light woods and are looking for a fragrance that feels neither classically fresh nor opulently warm.

What makes MA an Olfactory Supplement™?
WA understands its fragrances as part of a mindful everyday ritual. With MA, the perfume composition combines with an aromatherapy-inspired approach: fresh, green, and warm facets accompany the idea of clarity, presence, and conscious pausing.

Ingredients

Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalyl Acetate, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Coumarin, Linalool, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Beta-Caryophyllene, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol, Hexamethylindanopyran, Pinene, Santalum Album Oil, Santalol, Cinnamal, Menthol, Terpineol, Camphor, Geranyl Acetate, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Geraniol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Terpinolene, Vanillin, Benzaldehyde.

Botanical ingredients: Essential oils from Virginia cedarwood, patchouli, lavender, bergamot, orange blossom, peppermint, sandalwood, and clove. The Alcohol Denat. used is derived from grain. Several of the declared fragrance ingredients occur naturally in the essential oils used, including Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Beta-Caryophyllene, Eugenol, Menthol, Santalol, Geraniol, and Geranyl Acetate.

Fragrance family

We classify this perfume within the following fragrance families:

• Aromatic, Powdery, Fresh, Green

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