I loved trouble spirits! What I really liked about this brand was that the scents were all different and I could actually smell them! I've been trying to find a brand that I could wear regularly but most of the ones I've tried were too subtle and I could really only smell the alcohol. This is great if you want to find something from this brand you want to buy but are between a few different options. I really thought vanilla virtue was going to be the one I loved but then troubled spirits has a warm spice scent that I absolutely loved
It’s my first time trying this brand but I heard so many good reviews, so I had to try. My absolute favourite is “Sex and Jasmine”. It’s a Great floral fragrance that has incense type to it. Take me to my childhood memory when I smelled incense sticks that family friend brought from India.
The best part that is: its long lasting fragrance on my skin. I will definitely buy a full bottle.
This discovery set is beautifully curated, featuring each sample packed carefully into a ziplock bag and cards with descriptions/scent notes for each. Love the cards, such a clever way to do this! Each perfume is unlike any other I have ever smelled, which is exactly what I hoped. My favorites were Fruit Thieves, Fin de Siecle, and Grasslands. Some others don't work for me at all, but I noted which ones to pass on to friends. If you want to get acquainted with Paraphrase's offerings, I think this set is an excellent way to do so!
Very happy with this sample set, and want to commend their customer service. My package got delayed at the border (US) and was redirected back to Paraphrase. I thought I would have to wait another 1-2 weeks, but they immediately sent a new one out with express shipping and it arrived within a few days.
I had 10 scents in my set and didn’t get Fruit Thieves which was the scent I was most curious about, but its not a big deal. The rest are what I was hoping for - natural and unique. There are some really cool notes that I’ve never smelled in colognes/perfumes and soft woods is the most incredible mild forest smell. Perhaps the first woody cologne that doesn’t smell too much like pine sap and actually makes me reminisce on alpine camping. Just saw that US shipping is suspended but I hope get a full bottle one day:)
haven't smelled these yet as they are a gift--but for discovering, they are perfect, even as-yet undiscovered. Shipping was fast, packaged beautifully and securely, and arriving exactly as pictured. These will make an excellent present and hopefully will lead to a full bottle purchase in the near future!
While some of these were lovely, the scents were a bit to sweet/sugary for me
Terrific solution to really get to try a scent before making a major purchase. While not all the scents were for me, these are so unique and subtle. I love a couple of them.
Seamless ordering and shipping. The packaging is beautiful, and I love that the scent notes are printed on the boxes of each sample. All of the scents are so interesting and unique. I think a discovery set is necessary if you haven't experienced these scents in person. I really enjoy Smoked Bloom and Sex & Jasmine. Still deciding on my full sized purchase. :)
I loved the idea of sampling the scents before committing to a full size. The scents need time to breathe and settle on your skin to full appreciate the layers. They are very unique scents. My complaint is that they don't seem to last very long.
A collection of beautiful fragrances. I love them all. Hard to pick a favourite!
What a joy to have fresh scents so unique and fragrant and so unlike the giant commercial brands. These florals are sweet and true without being cloying or too heavy. A waft several hours after application and I smile. I feel elevated. I’m recovering from anosmia, so these fragrances are an extra special delight.
Strange Gardens was a pleasant surprise! I am not a floral, sweet scent person so I was unsure about this set but I was wrong. The scents have an edge to them and are great for those of us not into florals.
These sample sets are a great way to try out all the scents. While I enjoyed all the scents, Troubles Spirits and Vanilla Virtue are my favourites.
I recently received both discovery sets they are absolutely beautiful and perfectly curated. Each scent is beautifully blended. My 2 absolute favs are vanilla virtue and fruit thieves. Layering the 2 together is absolute magic! I just ordered 2 of the full size and definitely be ordering more in the future.
Beautifully crafted and packaged with care.
This collection is my ideal scent profile and a great introduction to discovering this amazing product.
Smells incredible and oozes the essence of royalty. Applying these gorgeous perfumes is like a self love ritual that one is reminded of all throughout the day. Absolutely worth it!
Such a wonderful assortment of scents!
really lovely and varied. I have to get the other discovery set!
I love earthy woody scents so this set is right up my alley. I am still getting to know them, but they are very rich and cozy. Vanilla Virtu is a standout! The packaging and whole experience is very lush.
Love being able to try all the scents before purchasing a larger bottle. I definitely have some surprise favourites!
Sex & Jasmine: an incredible scent, I guess I like vanilla (who doesn't) - this is my top 3 of *all* scents Paraphrase has made.
Eros Fig: lovely
Fruit Thieves: I wanted to love this one, but it just doesn't work on me (it's great though)
Smoked Bloom: not for me :(
Fin de Siecle: not for me :(
Vanilla Virtu: the first time I tried it I wasn't sure, and the second time I fell in love.
Troubled Spirits: I love this one, it feels like sitting by a fire in the winter.
Soft Woods: strong at first and tempers quickly, a delight.
Gilded: I quite liked this once, but sadly my dogs liked it more (and wouldn't leave me alone).
Burrow: a nice smoke to it, but is quite subtle which works well.
Grasslands: perhaps it is because I live on the prairies, but this one didn't do it for me.
Every single scent in the Hidden Woods set is so special and each pulls me into a different state of mind.
Will bestow many magic points in a sometimes disenchanting world.
Pretty good only really a fan of a couple of the scents but was a great experience and as advertised. Some scents felt unfinished
Really liked soft woodss, grasslands and burrow! Wasnt a fan of the other scents tho. Quite alcoholy amd strong at first but dries down nice.
Beautiful pacaging
so many great fragrances that smell really fresh and natural. a lot of these are probably too on the fruity side for me, but i was happy to try them!
It's taken me almost a month to decide that Troubled Spirits is for me. I am happy to wear every scent in the Hidden Woods set which is fairly unusual for me. I tend towards one scent for long periods of time before I start looking for change. I expected to love Gilded and Vanilla Virtu but find they don't catch me in moments the way Troubled Spirits does.
Kinda sad, i where like ultra hopeful for this perfume company. The only one truly smelling like what is described is Vanilla Virtue, it wasnt that bad. But the rest dont smell to me like it should or what is said on the website. Recommend for people who like churchy / fresh style smell.
