15ml

PARAPHRASE

TROUBLED SPIRITS TRAVEL SIZE

Name: TROUBLED SPIRITS TRAVEL SIZE
Brand: PARAPHRASE
Price: 71.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$71

Description

Troubled Spirits by Paraphrase is a captivating fragrance that paints a picture of shared mischief and intimate moments, often described as a warm, boozy amber scent. It opens with a spirited blend of liquor-soaked spices and orange zest, reminiscent of a fine bourbon. As it develops, the heart reveals damask rose and charred oakwood, creating a sophisticated and slightly smoky floral character. The dry down settles into a comforting embrace of vanilla, aged patchouli, and deep amber, leaving a sensual, close-to-the-skin trail that evokes nostalgia and warmth. This fragrance is ideal for cutting through the winter cold, offering a sense of confidence and wildness. Perfumer: Joshua Smith

Scent Profile

Woody

Amber

Spicy

Floral

Boozy

Warm

Notes

Top Notes

Orange Zest

Whiskey

Middle Notes

Rose

Oakwood

Base Notes

Amber

Vanilla

Patchouli

Cinnamon

Frankincense

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

5.0

Excellent11 reviews

PARAPHRASE

5.0/5 • 11 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers generally describe Troubled Spirits as a warm, boozy amber fragrance that evokes a sense of comfort and wildness. While many appreciate its sophisticated blend of oak, rose, and spices, some note a distinct sour or 'vinegary' undertone, particularly in the dry down. The scent is often seen as evolving on the skin, starting with a lively, spirited opening and settling into a more intimate, close-to-the-skin experience.

Pros

Quality composition: Reviewers highlight the sophisticated blend of smoky wooden barrels, bourbon, and orange, creating a deep and sensual experience on the skin.

Evocative storytelling: The fragrance is praised for capturing moments of intimacy and a sense of nostalgia, inviting relaxation into a cozy evening.

Winter suitability: It's considered a perfect scent for cutting through cold weather, offering a warm and comforting presence.

Cons

Sour undertone: Some find a 'spiked vinegary note' or a 'sour' aspect, particularly from the rose and patchouli, which can clash with personal preferences.

Light dry down: While the opening can be vibrant, some experience a very light, close-to-the-skin dry down with a subtle musk and rose balance.

Mature rose character: A few reviewers describe it as a heavy, mature rose scent with a 'dated' or 'basement' vibe, which might not appeal to everyone.