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PARAPHRASE

GRASSLANDS

Name: GRASSLANDS
Brand: PARAPHRASE
Price: 162.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$162

Description

Grasslands by Paraphrase is a warm, herbal-gourmand fougère that conjures a sunlit late-summer field of golden grass and rolling hills. Rosemary and mimosa shimmer over freshly cut hay, easing into gentle sweet tobacco and nutty ambrette with mossy, tonka-warmed depth. The effect is fresh yet cozy, grassy yet softly sweet, with a distinctly nostalgic, countryside aura. This is an easygoing, modern take on classic barbershop style that stays comforting and non-powdery from first spray to drydown. Created by Joshua Smith for unisex wearers.

Scent Profile

Herbal

Green

Warm

Sweet

Woody

Powdery

Fresh

Notes

Top Notes

Rosemary

Mimosa Flower

Hay

Middle Notes

Hay

Mimosa Flower

Tobacco

Ambrette Seed

Base Notes

Tobacco

Ambrette Seed

Oakmoss

Tonka Bean

About PARAPHRASE

Paraphrase Perfume is an independent North American fragrance house founded in 2014 by Joshua Smith, an ex-forester turned designer who creates handcrafted perfumes in Canada. The brand philosophy centers on using scent as a means of retelling stories and exploring the subtle beauty of nature, with a focus on slowness, mindfulness, and sensory exploration. Paraphrase rebranded from its former name Libertine Fragrance in 2025, shifting from a rebellious aesthetic to one emphasizing creation, community, and the transformative power of fragrance in connecting people to natural landscapes and their inner selves.

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Reviews

4.9

Excellent81 reviews

Ministry of Scent

4.0/5 • 3 reviews

PARAPHRASE

5.0/5 • 78 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers consistently describe Grasslands as delicate, fresh, and comfortingly warm, with a unique golden grassy character that feels like a late-summer day in a bottle. Many praise it as easy to wear yet distinctive, though some wish the longevity were stronger for the price.

Pros

Comforting freshness: Many wearers highlight a soft, clean, grassy freshness that feels like crushed green leaves and sun-warmed fields, making it soothing and non-cloying on skin.

Easygoing performance: Users often report moderate longevity of around half a day with 1–2 sprays and a more intimate, skin-scent projection that creates a gentle aura rather than a loud trail.

Unique composition: Reviewers frequently call it unlike anything they’ve smelled before, praising the blend of hay, mimosa, and tobacco for feeling both nostalgic and modern without heavy powder or sharp edges.

Cons

Moderate longevity: A recurring criticism is that the scent fades too quickly for some, with several users wishing it lasted longer or projected more strongly given the cost.

Not for power-scent lovers: Because it wears close to the skin and remains soft and airy, it may disappoint those seeking a bold statement fragrance or strong evening performer.

Comparisons

Golden grassy niche scents: Some comparisons are made to other green-woody niche fragrances with hay and herbal facets, mainly for the shared sunlit field impression, though Grasslands is noted as softer, sweeter, and more comforting.

Classic barbershop fougères: Reviewers mention that it recalls vintage barbershop cologne style in structure, but with less powder, more hay and mimosa, and an overall gentler, more pastoral character.

Vibe & Emotions

Nostalgic warmth: Worn on late-summer or early autumn days, it evokes memories of countryside afternoons, weddings, and relaxed time with loved ones.

Calm contentment: The light herbal-sweet blend gives many wearers a sense of calm, making it a go-to for quiet weekends, reading, or low-key social gatherings.

Romantic serenity: Reviewers mention using it for intimate, romantic daytime occasions where its soft projection and golden warmth feel inviting but never overwhelming.