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PARAPHRASE

SMOKED BLOOM

Name: SMOKED BLOOM
Brand: PARAPHRASE
Price: 162.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$162

Description

Smoked Bloom by Paraphrase is an ethereal floral-fruity composition that wraps juicy stone fruit and shimmering citrus in a veil of subtle, aromatic smoke. Bergamot and bay leaf open bright and green before osmanthus unfolds its apricot-like floral tones over earthy vetiver and creamy sandalwood. Vegan musk adds a soft, skin-like glow, keeping the smoke gentle and comforting rather than heavy, with many wearers describing it as clean, sexy, and quietly mysterious. The result is a modern, hand-crafted indie perfume that feels both luminous and softly smoldering, perfect for those who want a nuanced, unisex signature scent. Created by Joshua Smith for unisex.

Scent Profile

Floral

Fruity

Smoky

Ethereal

Green

Woody

Musky

Sweet

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot

Bay Leaf

Apricot

Herbal Notes

Middle Notes

Osmanthus

Wildflowers

Base Notes

Vetiver

Sandalwood

White Musk

Vegan Musk

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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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.

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Reviews

4.8

Excellent35 reviews

Ministry of Scent

5.0/5 • 1 reviews

PARAPHRASE

4.8/5 • 34 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers describe Smoked Bloom as a comforting yet intriguing scent where soft smoke, apricot-like osmanthus, and airy florals create a clean, ethereal impression rather than a heavy, dark one. Many mention receiving frequent compliments and find it versatile across seasons and occasions, with some noting that the smokiness stays subtle while the creamy floral-fruity character takes center stage.

Pros

Performance excellence: Wearers commonly report moderate to good longevity with a soft-to-moderate sillage that creates an intimate aura rather than a loud trail, typical for a refined eau de parfum in this style based on industry standards.

Versatile appeal: Reviewers find it wearable in both cool and warm weather, suitable for daytime, office settings, and relaxed evenings, with its clean, apricot-osmanthus character making it an easy reach for many situations.

Quality composition: Community feedback highlights the blend as smooth, complex, and well-balanced, praising the interplay of osmanthus, gentle smoke, and sandalwood as feeling high-quality and thoughtfully composed.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some reviewers expecting a strong smoky accord find the smoke quite subtle, reading more as a soft haze around the florals and fruit rather than a dominant campfire or incense note.

Situational drawback: Because the projection is more intimate than loud, those who prefer bold statement fragrances or need long-range sillage for nightclubs or very large spaces may find it too understated.

Comparisons

Similar to Serge Lutens Nuit de Cellophane: Reviewers compare the clean, shampoo-like osmanthus and airy floral character, though Smoked Bloom adds a greener, slightly smoky and more stone-fruit-focused nuance.

Reminds reviewers of modern ethereal floral-fruit niche scents: It shares a sheer, luminous texture and gentle musk base, but stands out with its bay leaf smoke twist and hand-crafted indie character.

Vibe & Emotions

Soft intrigue: Worn when someone wants to feel quietly mysterious and alluring without being overpowering.

Comforted elegance: Chosen for days when a wearer wants a soothing, clean, almost cocooning scent that still feels refined and artistic.

Optimistic calm: Ideal for tranquil afternoons, creative work, or contemplative walks, where its airy floral-fruity haze supports a relaxed, uplifted mood.