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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Marien Limited Edition is the line's spicy-floral oriental: lute and iris alongside jasmine, patchouli, bergamot, incense, orange, and pineapple. A dense eastern-floral with the brand's signature high oil load.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 20% |
| Floral | 9% | 15% |
| Fruity | 12% | 12% |
| Green | 7% | 3% |
| Sweet | 11% | 18% |
| Warm | 3% | 6% |
| Woody | 30% | 22% |
| Earthy | 29% | 34% |
| Animalic | 2% | 2% |
| Fresh | 15% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Powdery iris-jasmine-incense heart and patchouli base read heavy and theatrical; cold-weather wear lets the composition open up. Summer heat amplifies the density uncomfortably.
Occasions
Theatrical floral-oriental density reads evening and formal-occasion. Office and casual day wear undersell the powdery iris-incense core.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity accords and Pineapple, Jasmine notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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