Kiste.

Josh Lobb conceived Kiste in 2022 as another chapter of Slumberhouse’s Oregon‑inspired storytelling. Building on his earlier work with Kote and Baque, he aimed to fuse the bright sweetness of Pacific‑coast fruit with the comforting warmth of tobacco, echoing mist‑kissed mornings that turn into smoky evenings. The fragrance reflects the house’s small‑batch ethos, hand‑blended in the Arch Cape studio before being shipped from Portland.

The juxtaposition of peach‑sweetness with pipe tobacco is deliberate, highlighting the contrast between daylight fruit and night‑time smoke that defines Oregon’s coastal twilight. Lobb layered honey and Scotch heather to soften the tobacco’s edge, while henna adds an amber‑tinged earthiness, creating a scent that feels both fresh and grounded, a rare balance in niche perfumery.

The opening bursts with peach and bright berry fruits, a quick, juicy splash that feels like stepping into a sun‑lit orchard. Within minutes the honey‑rich tobacco note slides in, softening the fruit and adding a creamy, almost boozy warmth. As the heart settles, Scotch heather and elderberry weave a sweet‑herbal veil, while henna introduces an amber‑toned earthiness that deepens the composition. By the hour mark the pipe tobacco becomes the dominant thread, anchored by tonka bean’s creamy vanilla‑like smoothness and a grounding patchouli that adds a subtle, resinous earth. The drydown lingers for ten hours, leaving a faint amber haze that whispers of smoky evenings by the coast, barely audible but unmistakably present.

Kiste quickly became a favorite among niche collectors who gravitate toward its sweet‑fruity‑tobacco blend. Forums often cite it alongside Slumberhouse’s earlier cult classics, noting its ability to stand out on cooler days while still feeling approachable enough for everyday wear.