Top Notes 
Apple
Bergamot
Cardamom
Ginger
Grapefruit
Lemon
Mandarin orange
Nutmeg
Black pepper
Pink pepper
Heart Notes 
Ambrette
Frankincense
Geranium
Jasmine sambac absolute
Lavender
Orris butter
Base Notes 
Musk
Cashmere wood
Cedarwood
Moss
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Styrax absolute
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5
Hawas' Distant Cousin
If you were to take a look at the note pyramid of Kinesis, chances are you'd be intrigued. But I'm here to say that you should curb your enthusiasm, for there's nothing that really makes this fragrance stand out. At best, its similarities to Hawas for Him might give it a few seconds in the spotlight, but in my books, that's not the spotlight you would want to be in.
Now, there's plenty of disparities between the two as well, such as the much less fruitier and sweeter structure of Kinesis with more emphasis on the citruses/spices. There's also no prominent synthetic edge with Kinesis, and it undoubtedly smells higher quality too.
As stated, its opening relies heavily on citruses and spices, with a punchy and zesty mix of bergamot, lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit. A tinge of crisp apple juiciness with a mild sweetness is also fairly prominent, but not borderline "hyper-realistic". The ginger also tags along this initial blast, with its warm, spicy, unmistakable kick dissipating along with the citruses after a few minutes. A similar case with the pink/black pepper, which add a dose of freshness and spice, but the former accord seems to be stronger. Things get nicely warmed up with a little bit of cardamom spice and comforting nutmeg with a mild powdery/woody edge, arguably the best part of the fragrance.
The heart of Kinesis doesn't seem to do much. The ambrette further adds warmth to the composition, but also a musky/powdery aroma. The florals themselves are rather subdued, with mild herbaceous/musky floral tones and some powdery "creaminess" from the orris butter which is difficult to properly pinpoint on its own. The lavender and jasmine also seem to try their best to add some of that floral sweetness, but again, I don't get much of it. I will say, though, that the frankincense is definitely there, bringing a soft balsamic undertone to the blend.
The base is probably the place where I saw the most resemblance to Hawas for Him here. Just a very musky, soft, warm woodiness with nuances of damp moss and patchouli. There's also a seemingly sweeter balsamic edge with a smoky facet, attributed to the styrax. But again, everything is rather soft, as if every note is trying to hide behind another. The scent also lacks proper development, striking as somewhat linear.
That logically translates to rather unimpressive performance. In terms of longevity, 6-6.5 hours was the most I got, with the scent turning into a skin scent somewhere around the 1.5-2 hour mark. In that time interval, I got about 1.5 to 2 feet of projection for the first half an hour, rapidly settling to one foot afterwards and staying consistent for nearly one more hour.
Versatility will bring back a few points for Kinesis, with its spicy, citrusy opening and soft musky finisher hardly offending anyone or giving you a tough time to find a fitting context. It makes for a fine daily/leisure scent, particularly in the summer. But in any other context, while still perfectly fine, I would just find Kinesis a bit boring.
But regardless of context, situation, planet, or galaxy, I find Kinesis not worth the money for what it offers. It goes for around $180-$200 for 100ml, and while that comfortably sits in the range of niche fragrance prices, it sure is more than I'd be willing to pay for a composition that you can easily find for less than $100. There's nothing that makes this fragrance stand out, even amongst pieces like Hawas for Him. While the latter is significantly sweeter and fruitier, and a worse product overall, given the price difference, I would rather get Hawas for Him.
It's also funny how with the box that the fragrance comes in, a small "Thank You" note can be found from the founder of the brand, Steyn Grobler, saying among others: "I craft modern intriguing perfumes of extraordinary quality and longevity. But really it's you that brings them to life." I mean... quality? Yeah, but not extraordinary. Intriguing? Hardly. Longevity? Disappointing on me. And it's me who brings it to life? Well you better bring me the defibrillator for this one, but it might be too late.
Overall Rating: 4.5/10
Now, there's plenty of disparities between the two as well, such as the much less fruitier and sweeter structure of Kinesis with more emphasis on the citruses/spices. There's also no prominent synthetic edge with Kinesis, and it undoubtedly smells higher quality too.
As stated, its opening relies heavily on citruses and spices, with a punchy and zesty mix of bergamot, lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit. A tinge of crisp apple juiciness with a mild sweetness is also fairly prominent, but not borderline "hyper-realistic". The ginger also tags along this initial blast, with its warm, spicy, unmistakable kick dissipating along with the citruses after a few minutes. A similar case with the pink/black pepper, which add a dose of freshness and spice, but the former accord seems to be stronger. Things get nicely warmed up with a little bit of cardamom spice and comforting nutmeg with a mild powdery/woody edge, arguably the best part of the fragrance.
The heart of Kinesis doesn't seem to do much. The ambrette further adds warmth to the composition, but also a musky/powdery aroma. The florals themselves are rather subdued, with mild herbaceous/musky floral tones and some powdery "creaminess" from the orris butter which is difficult to properly pinpoint on its own. The lavender and jasmine also seem to try their best to add some of that floral sweetness, but again, I don't get much of it. I will say, though, that the frankincense is definitely there, bringing a soft balsamic undertone to the blend.
The base is probably the place where I saw the most resemblance to Hawas for Him here. Just a very musky, soft, warm woodiness with nuances of damp moss and patchouli. There's also a seemingly sweeter balsamic edge with a smoky facet, attributed to the styrax. But again, everything is rather soft, as if every note is trying to hide behind another. The scent also lacks proper development, striking as somewhat linear.
That logically translates to rather unimpressive performance. In terms of longevity, 6-6.5 hours was the most I got, with the scent turning into a skin scent somewhere around the 1.5-2 hour mark. In that time interval, I got about 1.5 to 2 feet of projection for the first half an hour, rapidly settling to one foot afterwards and staying consistent for nearly one more hour.
Versatility will bring back a few points for Kinesis, with its spicy, citrusy opening and soft musky finisher hardly offending anyone or giving you a tough time to find a fitting context. It makes for a fine daily/leisure scent, particularly in the summer. But in any other context, while still perfectly fine, I would just find Kinesis a bit boring.
But regardless of context, situation, planet, or galaxy, I find Kinesis not worth the money for what it offers. It goes for around $180-$200 for 100ml, and while that comfortably sits in the range of niche fragrance prices, it sure is more than I'd be willing to pay for a composition that you can easily find for less than $100. There's nothing that makes this fragrance stand out, even amongst pieces like Hawas for Him. While the latter is significantly sweeter and fruitier, and a worse product overall, given the price difference, I would rather get Hawas for Him.
It's also funny how with the box that the fragrance comes in, a small "Thank You" note can be found from the founder of the brand, Steyn Grobler, saying among others: "I craft modern intriguing perfumes of extraordinary quality and longevity. But really it's you that brings them to life." I mean... quality? Yeah, but not extraordinary. Intriguing? Hardly. Longevity? Disappointing on me. And it's me who brings it to life? Well you better bring me the defibrillator for this one, but it might be too late.
Overall Rating: 4.5/10
Updated on 01/16/2026
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