Rasasi Hawas for men: a sweet aquatic from Dubai, why it is famous for lasting, and how much to spray

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Rasasi Hawas for Men Eau de Parfum

Hawas comes from Rasasi, a perfume house based in Dubai, and since its launch in 2015 it has built a big following on reputation alone: fresh, sweet, and known for lasting a long time.

The notes

Listings give it a top of apple, bergamot, lemon and cinnamon; a heart of orange blossom, cardamom, plum and a watery aquatic accord; and a base of ambergris, musk, patchouli and driftwood. The fragrance family is usually given as aromatic aquatic.

In plain words: a fresh, sea-air scent made sweeter with apple and plum, warmed with a little spice, and anchored by a musky, ambery base.

Why it lasts

Fragrances from Middle Eastern houses often favour long-lasting materials and higher concentrations, partly for a climate where fragrance has to work in heat. Hawas follows that style. The fresh part is what you notice first; the sweet, musky base is what is still there in the evening.

How long it actually lasts on you depends on your skin and the weather; see why a fragrance lasts all day on one person and an hour on another.

How much to spray

Less than you think. A strong fresh-sweet fragrance is easy to overdo, because your own nose gets used to it within minutes while everyone else's does not. Start with two sprays and see how people react before adding a third.

Fresh in the heat

Aquatic scents are made for warm weather, and this one is popular in summer. Heat makes any fragrance project more, though, so in a hot car or a crowded room the sweetness can get loud. Spray before you get dressed rather than on top of clothes.

Who it suits

Someone who wants a fresh summer fragrance that does not disappear by lunch, and who likes a little sweetness. It suits casual wear, evenings out and warm weather.

Before you buy

Check who is selling it. Popular fragrances, including this one, are counterfeited.

What it will not do

It will not stay quiet. It will not read as dry, woody or old-fashioned. And it will not suit someone who dislikes sweet fragrances; the apple and plum are noticeable.

A sweet aquatic eau de parfum with apple, spice and an ambergris base, known for its staying power.

The product

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Rasasi Hawas for Men Eau de Parfum

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Written by JamieG in Garner Town, Tennessee.