The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Tree House arrived in 2018 as a unisex Eau de Parfum from Forage. Its name suggests an elevated hideaway, and the composition makes that impression felt through contrast rather than literal scenery. Melissa and bergamot bring a brisk, leafy opening, pairing a cool herbal quality with clean citrus brightness. Violet and pine shape the middle into something aromatic and powdery, balancing soft floral facets with a dry, resinous edge. Sandalwood, balsamic notes, and woody notes then form a composed base, adding smoothness and depth without becoming heavy. As the opening gives way, the fragrance settles into a balanced green-wood character: fresh at first, gently floral in the middle, and quietly woody in the drydown.
The interesting part is the contrast between Tree House's opening and its settled heart. Melissa and bergamot bring a cool, green-citrus snap, while pine sharpens the middle with a resinous edge. Violet changes the temperature, adding a soft, powdery note that keeps the woods from feeling severe. Sandalwood gives the composition a polished center, and the balsamic and woody base lends gravity without losing the freshness above. Together, these notes make the fragrance feel suited to both open air and a shaded retreat.
The evolution
Tree House begins with a quick lift: Melissa gives the opening a leafy, almost minty coolness, while bergamot brings a clean citrus spark. Together, they create a fresh herbal entrance with a polished edge, bright but never excessively sharp. That brightness doesn't linger as the only idea. As the fragrance develops, violet softens the composition into a powdery floral space, while pine adds a dry aromatic edge that keeps the middle from seeming too smooth. The contrast gives the composition a layered character, moving between cool greenery, delicate floral texture, and resinous wood. Sandalwood then introduces a smooth, creamy woodiness that rounds out the drier notes. In the drydown, balsamic notes deepen the woods, lending a darker, more resonant quality, while the woody base leaves a quiet, close trail rather than a loud finish.
Cultural impact
Tree House translates its name through a sensory idea rather than a literal setting. The composition pairs airy greenery with polished woods, creating a fragrance that can feel both refreshing and grounded. Melissa and bergamot establish a bright herbal-citrus opening, violet and pine add a powdery floral and aromatic middle, and sandalwood, balsamic notes, and woody notes build a composed base. Its unisex profile leaves room for the notes to meet in the center, balancing freshness with softness and dry wood with deeper balsamic tones.
