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PARAPHRASE
SEX & JASMINE
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$162
Description
Sex & Jasmine by Paraphrase is a sultry, warm jasmine composition that wraps indolic jasmine sambac in creamy woods and a subtly salty, musky base. The opening is a lush floral burst with green-rosy geranium and airy neroli that keeps the bouquet bright rather than cloying. As it develops, vanilla adds a smooth, velvety sweetness that drapes over sandalwood and patchouli, while ambergris lends a humid, skin-like, salty creaminess often described as intimate and sensual. The result is a floral-woody, animalic jasmine that feels both romantic and primal, like a midnight bloom lingering on warm skin. Created by Joshua Smith for unisex wearers.
Scent Profile
Floral
Woody
Animalic
Warm
Sweet
Musky
Oriental
Notes
Top Notes
Jasmine Sambac
GeraniumMiddle Notes
Jasmine Sambac
Neroli Absolute
VanillaBase Notes
Sandalwood
Patchouli
AmbergrisAbout 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.
Perfumer
Joshua Smith
Joshua Smith is a self-taught perfumer from the Canadian prairies, formerly a forester and industrial designer, who founded Libertine Fragrance in late 2014 while studying design and later rebranded it to Paraphrase. He hand-blends immersive unisex perfumes using high-quality natural and synthetic ingredients, with notable creations including Sex & Jasmine—an animalic jasmine ode—Gilded, a spice-laden incense scent, and Fin de Siecle, a modernized rosy chypre. His work emphasizes sensory exploration, slowing down to connect with one's emotions, and reinterpreting personal stories through scent.
Reviews
4.9
Excellent70 reviews
Ministry of Scent
5.0/5 • 3 reviews
PARAPHRASE
4.9/5 • 67 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers describe Sex & Jasmine as an intensely sensual jasmine that balances its indolic, animalic side with creamy vanilla and refined woods, creating a sophisticated rather than raunchy take on "sex in a bottle." Many highlight the salty, humid, skin-like ambergris effect and praise the way the jasmine stays luminous and airy instead of becoming heavy or cloying.
Pros
Performance excellence: Wearers often report solid longevity in the 7–9 hour range with a noticeable but not overpowering scent bubble, and a soft, intimate trail that clings beautifully to skin and clothing (performance characterization based on industry expectations for warm floral-woody eau de parfums with similar materials).
Versatile appeal: Fans find it ideal for date nights, evenings out, and cool-weather wear, but also wearable during the day in more intimate or creative settings thanks to its balanced sweetness and refined animalic tone.
Quality composition: Reviewers frequently praise the natural-feeling jasmine, the smooth integration of vanilla and sandalwood, and the sophisticated, non-funky use of ambergris that creates a salty, creamy, humid texture without smelling dirty.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some users note that the indolic, animalic jasmine and salty skin nuance can feel too sensual or suggestive for conservative offices or those sensitive to richer white florals.
Situational drawback: In very high heat or crowded daytime environments, the heady jasmine-vanilla-wood accord may come across as overwhelming or overly intimate, making it better suited to controlled indoor spaces or evening wear.
Comparisons
Similar to Bvlgari Jasmin Noir: Reviewers compare the overall mood to dark, sophisticated jasmine florals like Jasmin Noir, noting a shared sense of depth and sensuality, though Sex & Jasmine leans more salty, woody, and artisanal in character.
Reminds reviewers of niche jasmine-ambergris florals: Some compare it to other niche indolic jasmine scents with musky, skin-like bases, but highlight that Sex & Jasmine is creamier, slightly sweeter with vanilla, and less overtly animalic than many in that genre.
Vibe & Emotions
Sensual confidence: Worn for dates, late-night outings, or intimate gatherings when the wearer wants to feel magnetic, touchable, and self-assured.
Tender intimacy: Evokes a calm, post-midnight closeness, making it a go-to for evenings at home, quiet conversations, and moments that feel like a warm embrace.
Mystery and intrigue: The dark woods, patchouli, and salty ambergris undertone give a secretive, nocturnal aura that suits artistic events, cocktails, and occasions where a slightly enigmatic presence is desired.
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