Sunset In Jakarta 50ml
Sunset In Jakarta
50 mlExtrait de ParfumSmall batchCreated in houseHand filled
This batch is spoken for
Description
I was one of them.
A commuter in Jakarta, starting in 2016. Shirt damp, shoes dusty, soul somewhere between Sudirman and dreams. Every evening, I watched the city bleed orange as the sun dipped behind towers and tangled wires. It wasn’t beautiful in the usual sense, but it meant something.
This perfume is that memory.
It opens with the bright sting of orange and apricot, the kind of sweetness that catches in the air between ojeg fumes and the metallic breath of train doors. Tobacco creeps in next, soft and smoky, like the jackets of smokers waiting at the platform edge. Then comes the patchouli and tonka, warm, urban earthiness grounded, worn, and real. And musk lingers at the base, like the scent of resilience that clings to a crowded bus at twilight. There’s even a whisper of pollution, a phantom trace of city grit, softened by time.
Sunset in Jakarta isn’t about escape. It’s about the strange beauty found when you don’t.
For every worker who’s ever dreamed on a train. For every soul shaped by that golden smog.
This is mine. Maybe it’s yours, too.
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.
International — worldwide via DHL Express at a flat USD 65, waived on orders over USD 500. Import duties, taxes and customs fees are set by the destination country and remain the responsibility of the recipient.
Processing — every order is prepared individually. Ready-stock bottles dispatch within a few business days; freshly blended or made-to-order creations may take up to eight.
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.
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