Paraphrase Perfume
A field at the edge of summer. A forest slowly warming. An evening with a little mischief in it. Paraphrase creates fragrances that give your imagination somewhere to go.
Explore five distinctive eaux de parfum by founder and perfumer Joshua Smith at Oak + Tonic in Calgary. From aromatic hay and resinous woods to jasmine, amber and tart passionfruit, find a Canadian niche perfume that feels like your own story.
Find your Paraphrase fragrance
Herbal · Hay · Warmth
Grasslands
Rosemary and lavender meet hay, tobacco and tonka. Think open fields at the end of summer: softly grassy, warm and a little wistful.
Explore Grasslands →Forest · Resin · Woods
Soft Woods
Juniper, cedar and balsam fir bring the forest into focus, with frankincense and vanilla lending a gentler warmth. A place to start if you love coniferous woods.
Explore Soft Woods →Amber · Whiskey · Spice
Troubled Spirits
Orange zest and whiskey open into oak, rose, incense and patchouli. Rich and convivial, with the atmosphere of an evening you are not quite ready to end.
Explore Troubled Spirits →Jasmine · Vanilla · Sandalwood
Sex & Jasmine
Jasmine sambac takes centre stage, framed by neroli, vanilla and sandalwood. A fuller, sensual floral for those drawn to warmth and depth.
Explore Sex & Jasmine →Tart Fruit · Green Vines · Floral
Fruit Thieves
Passionfruit, jasmine and green vine notes create a bright, tangy escape. Playful fruit with a leafy edge, for a mood that feels curious and spontaneous.
Explore Fruit Thieves →A little room for imagination
Joshua Smith approaches perfume as a way to explore identity, feeling and possibility. Paraphrase blends, bottles and labels its fragrances by hand in Canada. The result is an independent perfume collection that invites you to follow your curiosity—whether that leads to something familiar or somewhere entirely new.
Explore our fragrance collectionA few things to know about Paraphrase
How do I choose a Paraphrase perfume?
Start with the notes you naturally enjoy: Grasslands for herbs and hay; Soft Woods for forest and resin; Troubled Spirits for amber and whiskey; Sex & Jasmine for a rich floral; or Fruit Thieves for tangy fruit and greenery. These descriptions are a starting point—your own experience of a scent is personal.
Are Paraphrase fragrances unisex?
Yes. Paraphrase creates fragrances for everyone, without dividing its collection into perfumes for men or women. Choose by the scent, mood and notes that appeal to you.
Is Paraphrase vegan, and does it use only natural ingredients?
Paraphrase describes its fragrances as vegan and cruelty-free. Its formulas combine natural and synthetic fragrance materials; they are not an all-natural perfume collection. See each product's ingredient information before choosing.
Which sizes does Oak + Tonic carry?
Our Paraphrase selection includes 15 ml and 50 ml options. Open an individual fragrance to check which sizes are currently available.
