30ml

Slumberhouse

Baque

Name: Baque
Brand: Slumberhouse
Price: 180.00 $
Availability: OutOfStock

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$180

Description

Baque by Slumberhouse is a deeply complex and richly textured tobacco fragrance that opens with a vibrant, boozy burst of ripe stone fruits, particularly apricot, often described as syrupy and sweet. As it settles, the scent evolves into a drier, more nuanced profile, revealing layers of wet tobacco leaf, hay-like straw, and subtle herbaceous undertones from davana. The dry down is a comforting, resinous vanilla and ambergris base, with hints of cedar and parchment, creating a unique and long-lasting aroma that defies easy classification. It's a scent that demands attention and offers a journey through its multifaceted character. Perfumer: Josh Lobb

Scent Profile

Tobacco

Fruity

Boozy

Sweet

Woody

Resinous

Spicy

Warm

Dry

Notes

Top Notes

Apricot

Davana

Middle Notes

Tobacco Leaf

Straw

Honey

Cork

Base Notes

Vanilla

Cedar

Ambergris

Parchment

About Slumberhouse

Slumberhouse is a niche fragrance brand founded in the late 2000s in the Pacific Northwest by perfumer Josh Lobb, specializing in truly strange and unique perfumes crafted with obscure, unusual raw ingredients in dense concentrations for bold, deep-colored scents. Their philosophy emphasizes experimental woody, resinous profiles with signature notes like cork, oak, coffee, tobacco, and honey, appealing to enthusiasts seeking unconventional, atmospheric fragrances that evoke mysterious landscapes. What sets them apart is their artisanal, small-batch approach from Arch Cape, Oregon, resulting in highly rated (around 8/10) cult favorites that defy traditional perfumery.

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Perfumer

Josh Lobb

Josh Lobb is an independent, self-trained perfumer based in Portland, Oregon, who founded Slumberhouse, a boutique fragrance house born from a collective of artists seeking to create moody, deep, and textural scents. Entirely self-taught, he draws inspiration from rich, dark art to craft distinctive, limited-edition perfumes like Sibet, Sadanne, Kiste, and Mond. His contributions emphasize raw, atmospheric compositions that stand out in niche perfumery.

Reviews

4.7

Excellent7 reviews

Luckyscent

4.7/5 • 7 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Baque as a powerful, unique tobacco scent, frequently drawing comparisons to a boozy, fruity, and sometimes dry or dirty version of Slumberhouse's Kiste. It's praised for its depth and evolution, though some find its initial intensity quite daring.

Pros

Performance excellence: Many note its excellent longevity, often lasting upwards of eight hours, with moderate to strong projection.

Quality composition: The blend is frequently lauded for its high-quality ingredients and unique, non-linear development, creating a vivid and dynamic scent experience.

Unique character: Reviewers consistently highlight its distinctiveness, stating there's nothing quite like it on the market, especially for tobacco enthusiasts.

Cons

Initial intensity: Some find the opening blast to be very strong and potentially overwhelming, suggesting it might not be a 'love-at-first-sniff' fragrance.

Situational drawback: Due to its potent nature, it might be too fragrant for close office quarters or enclosed areas, potentially coming off as offensive if oversprayed.

Comparisons

Similar to Slumberhouse Kiste: Often seen as a less sweet, drier, and 'dirtier' version of the discontinued Kiste, sharing a similar fruity tobacco core.

Reminds reviewers of Slumberhouse Jeke: It's sometimes described as a middle ground between Kiste's fruitiness and Jeke's smoky darkness, or even a 'baby' of Sova and Jeke.

Similar to boozy drinks: Many compare the scent to old Spanish brandy, dark rum, tawny port wine, or a spiced Boulevardier cocktail.