15ml

PARAPHRASE

SOFT WOODS TRAVEL SIZE

Name: SOFT WOODS TRAVEL SIZE
Brand: PARAPHRASE
Price: 71.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$71

Description

Soft Woods by Paraphrase opens with a bright, peppery zest from black pepper and juniper, immediately evoking the crisp air of a sun-dappled forest. As it settles, the heart reveals a gentle blend of balsam fir, soft rose, and cedar, creating a sense of warmth and natural tranquility, like sunlight filtering through green needles. The fragrance then deepens into a comforting base of frankincense, creamy vanilla bourbon, and a subtle musk, leaving a lingering impression of a cozy, resinous embrace. This scent beautifully balances fresh conifers with a delicate floral sweetness and a grounding warmth, making it a versatile wear. Perfumer: Joshua Smith

Scent Profile

Woody

Floral

Spicy

Resinous

Green

Musky

Sweet

Notes

Top Notes

Black Pepper

Juniper Berries

Middle Notes

Balsam Fir

Rose

Cedar

Green Undergrowth

Base Notes

Frankincense

Vanilla Bourbon

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

4.4

Very Good26 reviews

PARAPHRASE

4.4/5 • 26 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Soft Woods as a unique and comforting scent that beautifully captures the essence of a forest, evolving significantly on the skin. Many appreciate its ability to evoke a sense of peace and natural beauty, though some find the rose and incense notes quite prominent, occasionally overshadowing the woody elements. It's frequently noted for its good longevity and distinctive character.

Pros

Unique Composition: Many find it unlike other fragrances, offering a fresh take on woody scents with a bright, peppery opening and a soft, evolving heart.

Evocative of Nature: It successfully conjures images of sunlit forests, wet woods, and peaceful campsites, providing a sense of freedom and natural tranquility.

Comforting and Versatile: Reviewers often describe it as soft, comforting, and easy to wear, suitable for various occasions and moods.

Good Longevity: The fragrance is noted to last a decent amount of time on the skin, with its complexity developing through the dry down.

Cons

Dominant Rose/Incense: Some reviewers find the rose and frankincense notes to be overwhelming, at times obscuring the intended 'woods' aspect or creating a 'churchy' impression.

Initial Intensity: A few users report it can be quite strong or sharp upon initial application, with some even comparing it to bug spray before it mellows.

Slightly Feminine Lean: Despite being marketed as unisex, some perceive its woody character as leaning more feminine due to the prominent floral and sweet notes.