Rasasi Hawas Perfumes: Every Hawas Fragrance, Reviewed
Rasasi Hawas is one of the most talked-about fresh fragrances in Arabian perfumery — an aquatic, citrusy Eau de Parfum from the Dubai-based house Rasasi that has become a benchmark for affordable summer freshness. ScentSaver stocks the UK's widest Hawas range: 14 editions of the 100ml EDP, from the original to limited flankers like Hawas Elixir, Hawas Fire and Hawas Tropical. This review covers every one of them, what it smells like, and who it suits.
About Rasasi and the Hawas range
Rasasi is a prestigious Middle Eastern fragrance house with decades of history, known for blending rich Arabian heritage with modern artistry. Its Hawas line — "Hawas" translates roughly as "attraction" or "obsession" — is built around the original Rasasi Hawas For Him, a fresh citrus aquatic that became a cult favourite for its combination of bright fruits, warm spice and impressive lasting power at a fraction of designer prices. Since then Rasasi has released a steady stream of flankers, each reinterpreting the fresh-and-confident DNA in a different direction.
The original: Rasasi Hawas For Him
The fragrance that started it all. Rasasi Hawas For Him (100ml EDP, £24.99) opens with apple, bergamot, lemon and cinnamon — a sparkling, spicy kick that energises the senses. Orange blossom, cardamom and plum sit at the heart, adding sweetness and exotic warmth, before a rich woody base leaves a lasting impression. It's the definitive hot-weather signature: fresh enough for the office, vibrant enough for evenings. A near-identical listing is also available at £24.89.
Fresh and aquatic flankers
Hawas Atlantis — £24.99
Hawas Atlantis takes the original's apple-bergamot-lemon-cinnamon opening and deepens it with a unique aquatic accord, succulent plum and orange blossom at the heart. It's a coastal-paradise take on the Hawas DNA — the same sparkling freshness, but with a distinctly oceanic, marine twist that makes it feel cooler and more expansive than the original. Crisp on first spray, endlessly captivating as it settles, this is the flanker to choose if you want Hawas' signature brightness with a breezy, seaside character. Stated as an Eau de Parfum, it carries the same impressive all-day performance the line is known for.
Hawas Tropical — £34.99
Hawas Tropical swaps citrus for a lush, sun-drenched profile: coconut water, ginger and green fig leaf open, creamy coconut, ripe fig and cool mint form the heart, and warm woods anchor the base. This is the most exotic flanker in the range — instead of the bright aquatic freshness of the original, you get a rich, slightly sweet tropical blend that conjures holidays rather than harbours. The creamy coconut heart with the cooling mint and green fig leaf gives it a sun-lotion feel that works beautifully in the hottest weather, and it stands out sharply from the rest of the line for anyone who wants something genuinely different.
Hawas Malibu — £29.99
Hawas Malibu bursts open with pineapple, orange and grapefruit — a juicy, effervescent trio — over a base of fresh citrus and warm woods. Unisex, uplifting and made for summer, it is the brightest and most playful member of the range: where the original is sharp and spicy, Malibu leans into sugary citrus sweetness that reads instantly as sunshine. Expect all-day confidence without the designer price tag, and a scent that gets noticeably more compliments in warm weather. If you like fresh, fruity openings that hold their energy, this is the Hawas to pick.
Hawas Verde — £34.99
Hawas Verde captures a sun-drenched Mediterranean garden: lime, green apple and rosemary open crisp, citrus and herbal accords brighten the heart, and patchouli, amber and musk ground a clean, aromatic dry-down. The name says it all — this is the greenest, most garden-inspired Hawas, trading the aquatic vibe for herbal greenery. The rosemary and lime top notes give it an invigorating, slightly tart edge that feels fresh without ever turning sweet, while the patchouli base adds a touch of sophistication. From morning coffee to evening cocktails, it's the line's most elegant all-rounder.
Hawas London — £24.89
Hawas London redefines urban luxury as an oriental-woody composition for both women and men. Pink pepper, pear and saffron sparkle at the top, rose and white florals bloom over olibanum at the heart, and creamy woods close it out — a versatile unisex signature. Where the other flankers chase freshness, London goes darker and more sophisticated, swapping the aquatic citrus for a warm, spiced, slightly smoky blend that works as well on a winter evening as a summer night. The saffron and rose pairing with olibanum gives it a refined, almost formal character that sets it apart from the rest of the line.
Spicy and woody flankers
Hawas Black For Him — £24.99
Hawas Black is the magnetic, darker sibling: a bold burst of pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot gives way to a sophisticated heart of cedarwood, patchouli and jasmine, settling into warm oakmoss, amber and woods. Commanding and lasting, it takes the Hawas freshness and wraps it in a dark, masculine frame. The pineapple opening is recognisably Hawas, but the cedarwood-patchouli heart gives it a brooding intensity that the original lacks. If you like Hawas' performance but want something with more edge and depth for the evening, Black is the natural step up.
Buy Hawas Black For Him 100ml EDP
Hawas Viper — £24.99
Hawas Viper is the wild card. An aromatic, slightly herbaceous opening of cannabis, green notes, davana, saffron and thyme leads into a rich, spicy heart of tobacco, cinnamon, coffee and raspberry. Mysterious, powerful and unapologetically bold, it is the furthest departure from the fresh aquatic DNA in the whole line. The unusual top combination gives it a green, resinous bite that settles into a sweet, smoky tobacco-coffee warmth — a genuine statement fragrance for those who want to stand out. This is not an everyday office scent; it's for occasions that call for presence.
Hawas Kobra — £29.99
Hawas Kobra blends fresh citrus with warm, woody depth: ginger, tangerine and bergamot open, cinnamon, green tea and neroli intrigue at the heart, and amber, musk and woods finish. Smooth, powerful and lingering, with a stated longevity of 6–8 hours. The ginger and green tea pairing gives Kobra a distinctive aromatic character — spiced and fresh at once, without the heavy sweetness of the fruit-forward flankers. It sits comfortably between the fresh and woody sides of the range, making it one of the most wearable, well-rounded Hawas editions for daily wear.
Hawas Fire — £34.99
Hawas Fire is the statement piece — designed to burn bright from the first spray and leave a trail of magnetic allure. Clary sage opens crisp and herbal, marine notes and Egyptian jasmine build the heart, and the base lingers with a stated longevity of over 10 hours. The marine-jasmine heart is a striking twist on the aquatic Hawas idea, and the clary sage opening gives it an unusual, herbaceous brightness that grabs attention immediately. With the line's longest stated performance, it's the Hawas to choose for nights out, special events, or anywhere you want maximum projection that lasts.
Hawas Exotic — £34.99
Hawas Exotic layers spice, florals and unexpected sweetness for the man who dares to be different. Mugwort, carrot, bergamot, coconut, cardamom and lavender open; cinnamon, lily of the valley, freesia, orris and jasmine form a complex floral heart. It's one of the most intricate constructions in the range — the coconut-cardamom opening is warm and slightly creamy, while the lily-of-the-valley and orris heart keeps it refined rather than cloying. The result is a fragrance that reveals new facets as it wears, rewarding attention and rewarding the wearer who wants complexity over simple freshness.
Sweet and gourmand flankers
Hawas Elixir — £24.99
Hawas Elixir is the rich, warm evening version. Mint, bergamot and mugwort open fresh; a gourmand heart of vanilla, benzoin, lavender and dark chocolate envelops you; and honey, tonka bean, tobacco and white musk leave a smoky, honeyed trail. Stated longevity of 6–8 hours makes it ideal for autumn and winter date nights. The dark chocolate and vanilla heart is genuinely comforting, and the honey-tobacco dry-down adds a grown-up smokiness that keeps it from being merely sweet. This is the Hawas to reach for when the temperature drops and you want warmth and intimacy rather than freshness.
Hawas Pink — £29.99
Hawas Pink wraps you in gourmand warmth and floral elegance. Cinnamon, nutmeg and neroli open with a spicy embrace; marshmallow, tuberose and orange blossom bloom at the heart; vanilla, cotton candy and tonka bean weave a soft, addictive base with a stated longevity of 10+ hours. Despite the pink name, it's a sweet, creamy gourmand that leans feminine but wears comfortably on anyone who loves dessert-style fragrances. The marshmallow-cotton candy sweetness is balanced by the spicy cinnamon opening and powdery tuberose, giving it warmth without cloying — and with the line's joint-longest stated performance.
Which Rasasi Hawas is right for you?
| Edition | Mood | Standout notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawas For Him | The classic fresh signature | Apple, bergamot, cinnamon | £24.99 |
| Hawas Atlantis | Fresh aquatic | Apple, aquatic accord, plum | £24.99 |
| Hawas Tropical | Exotic, sun-drenched | Coconut, fig, ginger | £34.99 |
| Hawas Malibu | Juicy summer, unisex | Pineapple, orange, grapefruit | £29.99 |
| Hawas Verde | Green aromatic | Lime, green apple, rosemary | £34.99 |
| Hawas London | Urban unisex | Pink pepper, saffron, rose | £24.89 |
| Hawas Black | Bold and magnetic | Pineapple, cedarwood, patchouli | £24.99 |
| Hawas Viper | Daring and herbaceous | Cannabis, saffron, tobacco | £24.99 |
| Hawas Kobra | Citrus-woody, smooth | Ginger, green tea, neroli | £29.99 |
| Hawas Fire | Fiery statement, 10h+ | Clary sage, marine, jasmine | £34.99 |
| Hawas Exotic | Complex and alluring | Cardamom, coconut, jasmine | £34.99 |
| Hawas Elixir | Warm evening gourmand | Vanilla, dark chocolate, tobacco | £24.99 |
| Hawas Pink | Sweet gourmand, 10h+ | Marshmallow, vanilla, tonka | £29.99 |
Bottom line: start with the original Hawas For Him for the definitive Hawas experience. Choose Hawas Fire if you want maximum projection and longevity, Hawas Elixir for colder evenings, Hawas Tropical if you want something genuinely different, and Hawas Verde if you prefer a green, aromatic style over aquatic freshness.
Where to buy Rasasi Hawas in the UK
Every edition of Rasasi Hawas covered here is in stock at ScentSaver with UK next-day dispatch. Browse the full Rasasi collection, or explore our oriental perfumes and inspired perfumes ranges for more high-value Arabian fragrances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rasasi Hawas a good perfume?
Yes. Rasasi Hawas is widely considered one of the best-value fresh fragrances in Arabian perfumery — a bright, aquatic Eau de Parfum with impressive performance at a fraction of designer prices. It has become a benchmark summer scent, and ScentSaver stocks 14 editions of the 100ml EDP.
Which Rasasi Hawas is the best?
The original Hawas For Him is the classic choice for a fresh, confident signature. For maximum longevity and projection choose Hawas Fire; for cold-weather evenings Hawas Elixir; for something more exotic, Hawas Tropical; and for a sophisticated unisex option, Hawas London.
How long does Rasasi Hawas last?
As an Eau de Parfum, the Hawas line is built to last. Rasasi's own profiles state over 10 hours for Hawas Fire and Hawas Pink, and 6–8 hours for Hawas Elixir and Hawas Kobra.