First Sight Of Kaaba 50ml
First Sight Of Kaaba
50 mlExtrait de ParfumSmall batchCreated in houseHand filled
The last bottle. It will not be made again
Description
There are moments for which I would normally reach for words, and moments when words arrive too late. First Sight of Kaaba belongs to the latter. I built this fragrance around the instant the Kaaba comes into view and the heart seems to recognise the moment before the mind can take it in. People are moving, footsteps and prayers continue around you, yet something within you becomes still.
The opening is Rose Jasmine Majestic Light. Tangerine and clementine bring a gentle brightness, followed by rose, jasmine and white lotus. I wanted the light to feel generous and clear, like the first sight after a long journey. There is wonder in it, but also a quiet disbelief: you have carried the thought of this place for so long, and now it is before your eyes.
Then comes Iris Oud Unbidden Shukr. Iris gives the flowers a hushed, almost weightless softness. Lao oud rises beneath them with frankincense, saffron and myrrh, and the brightness gathers depth. This is the moment gratitude arrives without a prepared sentence. Perhaps all you can manage is Alhamdulillah. Perhaps even that remains within the heart while your eyes begin to fill. I wanted the oud to hold that feeling with tenderness and gravity.
In Musk For Bowed Heart, Sumatra sandalwood, patchouli and Himalayan deer musk remain close to the skin. The resins linger, warm and solemn, after the first rush of emotion has passed. To me, this is the humility that follows awe. The heart bows before the body has moved. Whatever you carried into the moment, for a little while, you can set it down and be grateful to Allah for having brought you here.
First Sight of Kaaba is my fragrant interpretation of that inward passage: from light, to wordless shukr, to a stillness that stays with you long after you have looked away.
Chords
Rose Jasmine Majestic Light
Iris Oud Unbidden Shukr
Musk For Bowed Heart
Notes
Tangerine, Clementine, Elemi, Davana, White Lotus, Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Champaca, Iris, Frankincense, Saffron, Benzoin, Opoponax, Labdanum, Myrrh, Patchouli, Cypriol, Sumatra Sandalwood, Lao Oud, Himalayan Deer Musk
Longevity & Wear
Every HoM Haute bottle is an extrait de parfum. That tells you the concentration, not how it will behave on you. How long a composition lasts and how far it carries depends on the materials in it, on your skin chemistry, and on the nose that meets it. Some of our bottles sit close and quiet for hours; others announce themselves and then settle. Apply lightly, one or two touches at the pulse points, and let the skin decide.
Our fragrances are sold unmatured. What you receive is a composition at the beginning of its life. Over the first weeks and months the sharper edges settle, the heart becomes rounder, and the base grows deeper and more unified. Keep the bottle closed, away from light and heat, and revisit it over time. The bottle you own at six months is not the bottle you opened.
Philosophy
Every HoM Haute fragrance is produced in small batches. Minor variations between batches may occur due to the use of natural materials, maturation, and ongoing refinement of the composition. Rather than pursuing absolute uniformity, we embrace fragrance as a living creation that continues to evolve. Time, storage conditions, and wear will shape each bottle into a slightly different experience. We encourage you to age and observe your fragrance as part of its journey.
Shipping & Returns
Within Indonesia — complimentary delivery on every order, nationwide. No minimum.
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Returns — because each bottle is hand filled and sold unmatured, we are unable to accept returns on opened fragrance. If a bottle arrives damaged, write to us within seven days of delivery and we will make it right.
Safety
Some HoM Haute creations intentionally explore materials, concentrations, and historical perfumery practices beyond contemporary commercial standards. Certain fragrances may contain ingredients restricted, discontinued, or used at levels exceeding current IFRA recommendations. Individuals with sensitive skin, allergies, or known fragrance sensitivities should exercise caution. We recommend testing on a small area of skin, such as the palm or inner forearm, before regular use.
