Is Rasasi Hawas a dupe of Lattafa Najdia?
Najdia EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | 2015 |
| $ | Price Tier | $$ |
Hawas EDP
Hawas by Rasasi and Najdia by Lattafa both offer a fresh, citrus-aquatic experience but cater to different audiences. Hawas is a masculine, mid-tier fragrance that stands out with its bold, fruity notes of apple and citrus, making it ideal for warm weather and casual settings. It leaves a memorable trail and is perfect for those seeking a vibrant and energetic scent. On the other hand, Najdia is a budget-friendly, unisex option that mimics the Invictus style but may require frequent reapplication due to its debated longevity. It appeals to those looking for an affordable, invigorating fragrance that garners compliments without breaking the bank. Choose based on your preference for longevity and budget.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Najdia
- Hawas
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- Prefer a masculine scent.
- Want a mid-tier fragrance.
- Value bold, fruity notes.
- On a tight budget.
- Seek a unisex fragrance.
- Prefer an Invictus-style freshie.
A bright, spicy-fresh scent in the vein of Invictus, and it opens loud. Lemon and apple lead, a flick of cinnamon adds warmth, and lavender with rosemary keeps the heart herbal. Good for warm days.
Apple, bergamot, lemon and cinnamon burst out first, rainwater, plum and orange blossom fill the heart, and ambergris, musk and driftwood close. A loud, fruity-fresh scent for warm days.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Lavender
9% share of the perfume
Rain
7% share of the perfume
Rosemary
2% share of the perfume
Cardamom
2% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Plum
12% share of the perfume
Cardamom
9% share of the perfume
Rain
8% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
5% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Apple
14%
vs
12%
Musk
12%
vs
9%
Cinnamon
10%
vs
9%
Rain
7%
vs
7%
Lemon
6%
vs
9%
Bergamot
5%
vs
5%
Cardamom
1%
vs
9%
Apple
14%
vs
12%
Cinnamon
10%
vs
9%
Lemon
6%
vs
9%
Bergamot
5%
vs
5%
Lemongrass
2% share of the perfume
Musk
12%
vs
9%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Citrus, lavender and rainwater are made for spring and summer. The tobacco base gives it a faint warmth for a mild autumn day, but cold weather needs more body.
Occasions
Casual outings and sport are its best uses, thanks to the zesty top. It is too lively for a formal setting and only so-so for a date.
Seasons
Apple, citrus and rainwater lean spring and summer, and the ambergris base stretches it into autumn. Winter is its weakest.
Occasions
Easy on casual days and lively for dates and evenings out. Fine for the office when applied lightly, though not a formal choice.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Cardamom, Lemon, Bergamot
Adds amber and cedar, drops ambergris and driftwood
Where to buy
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