Hawas Black Eau de Parfum bottle Hawas Black
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Faris Aswad Eau de Parfum bottle Faris Aswad

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hawas Black
Rasasi Hawas Black is a divisive, beast-mode monster that’s not for the faint-hearted. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it scent with raw, unapologetic masculinity, often described as an oakmoss bomb with serious staying power. Not a safe blind buy, as many find it too harsh or mature for their tastes.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Faris Aswad
This isn't just a clone; Faris Aswad carves its own path. Expect compliments and a genuinely intriguing wear, a crowd-pleaser that delivers on both familiarity and unique depth.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 15%
Floral 9% 14%
Fruity 12% 16%
Green 7% 8%
Sweet 11% 19%
Warm 3% 8%
Woody 30% 18%
Earthy 29% 30%
Animalic 2% 5%
Fresh 15% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hawas Black EdP
Faris Aswad EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 36% vs 50%
Pineapple 31% vs 50%
Only in Hawas Black
Grapefruit 32%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 37% vs 40%
Cedar 36% vs 20%
Jasmine 26% vs 40%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 43% vs 50%
Amber 23% vs 50%
Only in Hawas Black
Woody 33%

Accords

Hawas Black Faris Aswad
100%
Woody
72%
50%
Patchouli
100%
85%
Citrus
70%
Mossy
66%
Earthy
58%
51%
Fruity
Balsamic
51%
49%
Sweet
46%
Aromatic
Floral
44%
Woody shared
100%
72%
Patchouli shared
50%
100%
85%
70%
Earthy shared
66%
58%
51%
51%
49%
46%
44%

Performance

Hawas Black Faris Aswad
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Hawas Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Given its nuclear performance and divisive nature, Hawas Black is best reserved for casual outings, nights out, or dates if you're sure your companion appreciates potent, masculine scents. Its immense projection makes it unsuitable for office wear, and its intensity would be overwhelming for sport.

Faris Aswad

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its potent projection and rich, woody-spicy accords make it a standout for evenings out and special occasions. While versatile enough for daily wear, it might be a bit much for a formal office setting unless applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
99%
Accord
42%
Key Similarities

Both share Patchouli, Woody, Earthy accords and Jasmine, Pineapple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hawas Black
Faris Aswad
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