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Eau de parfum
House Of Dappers Poetjoek Malam
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character and History of the Fragrance
House Of Dappers Poetjoek Malam is a unisex Eau de Parfum released in 2024.
The fragrance was created by the Indonesian brand House Of Dappers, which creates genderless fragrances and focuses on expressive, multilayered compositions.
Poetjoek Malam is part of the Permata Nusantara collection, combining chypre austerity with a deep woody character.
The name Poetjoek Malam can be seen as an invitation to an evening encounter with the fragrance: its character gradually becomes darker, richer and more confident.
The composition will appeal to those who enjoy distinctive, unconventional fragrances with spicy coolness, dry woods and a subtle hint of fruity juiciness.
This is not a neutral background scent, but a perfume with a strong personality and a clearly defined presence.
Notes and Development
Poetjoek Malam opens with black tea, fig and rosemary: the tea accord lends noble astringency, fig adds soft fruity roundness, and rosemary refreshes the composition with a green aromatic nuance.
Ambrette, black pepper, cypress and lime emerge at the heart, making the composition simultaneously spicy, cool and composed.
The dry-down unfolds with cedar, patchouli and vetiver, creating a dry woody-earthy base.
On the skin, the fragrance moves from a fresh tea-and-fruit opening to a more austere spicy heart, then leaves behind a deep woody trail.
Sillage and Wearability
Poetjoek Malam is described as having very strong sillage, so it is best experienced as a statement accent rather than a barely perceptible cloud.
It is especially suitable for evenings, cool weather, walks, meetings or occasions when you want to emphasize your personal style.
Thanks to its unisex positioning, the perfume can develop differently on different skin: tea, lime and rosemary may stand out more on one person, while pepper, patchouli, cedar and vetiver may be more prominent on another.
Specific recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not provided for this release.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start by testing the fragrance with a single spray, then assess its development and longevity on your own skin.
Poetjoek Malam benefits from a brief pause after application: the composition's most interesting nuances emerge not only in the first few minutes, but also as it transitions into its woody base.
Its Place in the Collection
In the context of House Of Dappers, this release appears to be a rich interpretation of a natural theme: green, citrus and spicy nuances are combined with a tea accord and an expressive woody foundation.
The result is a fragrance for those who appreciate the contrast between freshness and density, the softness of fig and the dry austerity of vetiver.
The perfumer is not specified in the available information, nor are any other concentrations of Poetjoek Malam.
In terms of mood and overall depth, fans of Poetjoek Malam may find it interesting to compare it with Loewe Loewe 001 Man: it is not a copy, but a possible starting point for discovering more contemporary woody fragrances.
At the same time, Poetjoek Malam retains its own identity through black tea, fig, lime and a pronounced chypre-woody structure.
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