Original price was: ₨ 2,450.₨ 1,950Current price is: ₨ 1,950.
If you’re drawn to fresh, aquatic, fruity-citrus fragrances with a warm, musky finish—and you’re looking for budget-friendly summer wear—Rasasi Hawas can be a great pick. Just be prepared for an initial sharpness and consider letting it mature (macerate) before forming your final opinion.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, launched in 2015, is a fruity-aquatic aromatic scent that blends refreshing citrus and spice with warm, musky undertones Fragrantica.
Top Notes: Apple, Bergamot, Lemon, Cinnamon
Middle Notes: Watery/Aquatic Accord, Plum, Orange Blossom, Cardamom
Base Notes: Ambergris, Musk, Patchouli, Driftwood Fragrantica
On Fragrantica, it’s described as a fresh, elegant, woody perfume with a great value for summer wear Fragrantica.
Feedback is mixed:
Positive: Some report strong longevity and projection, up to 8+ hours, with a “bomb” performance FragranticaReddit+1.
Negative: Others find initial projection too sharp or synthetic, with moderate longevity that improves after a few weeks of maceration (letting it sit) Reddit+2Reddit+2.
Many describe it as fresh, musky, aquatic, blending clean citrus with a tropical, slightly sweet heart and a warm, woody base—great for summer and quite versatile Reddit+1Fragrantica.
Some users feel it smells synthetic or generic, calling it reminiscent of store-bought fresh fragrances or even car fresheners. A recurring observation attributed to the aquatic (“calone”) note Reddit+3Reddit+3Reddit+3:
“I’m pretty sure the note… is the “watery” note… a synthetic chemical called ‘Calone’… common in ‘blue’ fragrances” Reddit.
Allowing the fragrance to sit for several weeks or months—a process called maceration—can noticeably improve both projection and smoothness:
Users mention that what was once overpowering or synthetic mellowed into a more well-rounded, pleasing scent Reddit+2Reddit+2.
One user reported dramatic improvement after 2 weeks, another after 4–5 months Reddit+1.
| Feature | Pros | Cons | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scent | Fresh citrus + aquatic heart → musky-woody base | Some find it synthetic or generic with heavy aquatic vibe | Sampling before purchase |
| Longevity | Long-lasting, strong projection for many users | Variable performance initially, some batches weaker than others | Try using maceration |
| Occasion | Excellent for spring/summer, casual and daily wear | Less suited if you don’t enjoy “blue” aquatic styles | Choose based on your scent preference |
| Value | Affordable, high praise for price-to-performance ratio | Some consider it overhyped for its common scent DNA | Wait for discounts or decants |
If you’re drawn to fresh, aquatic, fruity-citrus fragrances with a warm, musky finish—and you’re looking for budget-friendly summer wear—Rasasi Hawas can be a great pick. Just be prepared for an initial sharpness and consider letting it mature (macerate) before forming your final opinion.
However, if you’re sensitive to synthetic aquatic notes or prefer fragrances with unique or complex DNA, this may feel too common or generic.
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