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RasasiEau de Parfum · EST. 2017

Hawas for Him

Rasasi Hawas is a fresh, fruity-aquatic masculine that became a staple recommendation for those seeking a versatile, crowd-pleasing daily scent at an accessible price.

NOSE: UndisclosedRELEASED: 2017RETAIL: $30 - $45
The Quick Answer

Hawas for Him opens on Apple and Bergamot, moves through Aquatic Notes and Magnolia, and dries down to Ambergris and Musk. At $30 - $45 it is which makes it an easy budget pick, with long lasting (8h - 10h) on skin. Sample before you commit — it is loud and polarising rather than crowd-safe.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.6
Expert
8.4
Longevity
8.0
Sillage
7.4
Versatility
10.0
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $0.30/mlBased on the lowest street price ($30) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Apple
  • Bergamot
  • Cinnamon
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Aquatic Notes
  • Magnolia
  • Ylang Ylang
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Ambergris
  • Musk
  • Vanilla
  • Cedar

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Hawas for Him is Rasasi's 2017 eau de parfum from perfumer Undisclosed. Our analysis examines its three-phase structure, its longevity and projection profile, and the occasions it serves best.

The Opening

It opens on Apple, Bergamot, Cinnamon, a bright citrus and juicy fruit introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.

The Heart

Beneath the opening, a clean aquatic and floral heart of Aquatic Notes, Magnolia, Ylang Ylang forms the signature most people will recognise.

The Dry-Down

The dry-down anchors on a dry woods and golden amber base of Ambergris, Musk, Vanilla, the phase that clings closest to skin and lasts longest.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Apple and Bergamot opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Aquatic Notes and Magnolia heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Ambergris and Musk base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 11
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
8.4/10
Sillage
8/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
9/10

Who Should Buy Hawas for Him

Hawas for Him leans masculine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to daytime and office wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and clean aquatic compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORLong Lasting (8h - 10h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONStrong Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
65%
NIGHT
35%
GENDER INDEXMasculine Leaning
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸35%
SUMMER ☀️35%
AUTUMN 🍂20%
WINTER ❄️10%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Apple and Bergamot lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Aquatic Notes and Magnolia take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Ambergris and Musk anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Ambergris and Musk is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Spring (35% seasonal fit)
  • Summer (35% seasonal fit)
  • Daytime and casual daily wear

Skip It

  • Winter — it underperforms here (10%)
  • Enclosed offices, lifts and meeting rooms
  • Go easy: 1–2 sprays is plenty
  • Formal black-tie evenings where you want more depth

Blind-Buy Risk

7/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
In its favour
  • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Cinnamal / Hexyl Cinnamal / Eugenol

Spice aldehydes are EU-declarable and among the more common skin sensitisers.

Benzyl Salicylate / Benzyl Benzoate

White-floral declarables; usually well tolerated but listed under EU rules.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Rasasi Hawas for Him smell like?
Hawas is a fresh fruity-aquatic scent with apple and bergamot up top, a watery floral heart, and a clean ambergris-musk base. It is versatile, fresh, and easy to wear in most settings.
Is Hawas for Him good for the office?
Yes. Its fresh, inoffensive profile is office- and warm-weather-friendly, and it has become a go-to versatile daily fragrance recommendation.
Is Hawas worth the price?
It offers strong value. For around $30 to $45 you get reliable 8 to 10 hour longevity and good projection from a polished, crowd-pleasing fresh fragrance.
Is Hawas for Him good for summer?
Yes. With a 35% summer suitability score, Hawas for Him holds up in heat and is one of its stronger seasons. Its Apple and Bergamot opening keeps it feeling appropriate for warm weather; just remember heat amplifies projection, so apply conservatively.
How many sprays of Hawas for Him should I use?
Go light. Because Hawas for Him projects at a strong projection level, one to two sprays is plenty for most settings — one on the chest and one on a wrist. Three or more can quickly become overwhelming indoors. With longevity in the long lasting (8h - 10h) range, even a small application carries you through the day.
Is Hawas for Him safe for sensitive skin?
Hawas for Him is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Apple, Bergamot and Cinnamon, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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