Top Notes 
Apple
Bergamot
Pear
Cinnamon
Lemon
Pineapple
Heart Notes 
Melon
Orange blossom
Plum
Cardamom
Violet
Base Notes 
Musk
Amberwood
Patchouli
Ambergris
Cedarwood
Sandalwood
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All Aboard the TikTok Hype Train!
"Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" barely needs an introduction these days. With the endless influencers that keep hyping it hysterically on social media, it's highly unlikely that you haven't heard of it by now. Things like, "one of the best summer fragrances you can get for the money," or "a bubblegumy, fruity, fresh juice guaranteed to pull you compliments," are just some examples of how influencers get to you, convincing you that this is worth the cash. Frankly, even I fell for it, and this was the first fragrance that I ever bought. And while I liked it at first, let me tell you that once your nose matures a bit, and once you begin appreciating perfumery and the quality of ingredients used, then "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" becomes nothing but a chemically fruity soup.
Upon first spray, my nose immediately starts tingling due to the synthetic, harsh, and chemical blast. It quickly dissipates into some recognizable notes, such as the citrusy bergamot and lemon, as well as a sour blend of apple and pear which honestly, on its own, isn't that bad, but still devoid of any signs of quality or pro blending. The pineapple aids with some juiciness in the background, but I can't wrap my head around the need for a cinnamon note here. I mean, it's not overly strong, but I just feel like its warm, sweet, spicy smell feels out of place in a fragrance supposed to be aquatic, fresh, and fruity first and foremost. Also, there's a very clear resemblance here to the Invictus line from Paco Rabanne, particularly with Invictus Aqua (2016), which "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" supposedly clones, even though "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" was released first.
As it dries down, some sweet floral touches can be felt from the orange blossom, with a slight citrusy undertone being present. Some more subdued fruitiness appears, with less sparkle as in the opening, the plum being the most prominent. I don't get any melon, nor much violet or cardamom. Just a low quality mishmash of soft florals and fruity/aquatic sweetness.
As we reach our final station, the fragrance pushes some warm muskiness upfront, accompanied by some damp patchouli sweetness and woodiness. The ambergris amplifies the musky scent (even though it's highly unlikely it's real ambergris), while some faint and soft warm woods envelop everything up. Quite a ride that I doubt I'll take again. While it might all sound like a rather interesting composition, it is simply poorly blended, low quality, and just a scent that seems too juvenile and immature.
Now, one other thing that influencers online hype "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" for is its nuclear performance. Well, in terms of longevity, there's nothing nuclear on my skin. I get about 5 hours, which is half of the 10+ hours claimed by TikTok fragheads. But I will say that projection is pretty good, with a rather strong 2+ feet of projection for the first half an hour, settling closer by the first hour mark, yet still maintaining a solid bubble around me. However, before the 2 hour mark, it nears skin scent territory.
In terms of versatility, there shouldn't be many issues, as long as you're under 18 years old. Anything above, I'd recommend looking for a more mature-smelling fume, because "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" is as juvenile as it comes. Playful, messy, unbalanced... yeah, describes my teenage years just about right. As a daily/leisure wear, "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" would do its best. But for more "grown-up" scenarios, like a dressed-up event or work, then I'd stay away from "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي". Not because the smell itself would be inappropriate for the setting, but because it would have you smelling like an immature teenager chewing bubblegum, making YOU altogether inappropriate.
In the end, can I debate someone that likes this fragrance? No. Everyone wears what they like, and if you swear by "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي", then knock yourself out. As a beginner's fragrance, especially for a teenager, it's not a bad starting point. But I would still recommend you save a little more money and pay for some proper, high-quality perfume. Sure, the $40-$50 price range "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" finds itself in sure seems attractive, and the continuous hype it gets from fragrance influencers makes it really hard to ignore (trust me, I've been there). But if you really appreciate perfumery and a well-blended, masterfully-crafted fragrance, then look away from here, and NEVER blindly trust any social media influencers.
Overall Rating: 5.2/10
Upon first spray, my nose immediately starts tingling due to the synthetic, harsh, and chemical blast. It quickly dissipates into some recognizable notes, such as the citrusy bergamot and lemon, as well as a sour blend of apple and pear which honestly, on its own, isn't that bad, but still devoid of any signs of quality or pro blending. The pineapple aids with some juiciness in the background, but I can't wrap my head around the need for a cinnamon note here. I mean, it's not overly strong, but I just feel like its warm, sweet, spicy smell feels out of place in a fragrance supposed to be aquatic, fresh, and fruity first and foremost. Also, there's a very clear resemblance here to the Invictus line from Paco Rabanne, particularly with Invictus Aqua (2016), which "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" supposedly clones, even though "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" was released first.
As it dries down, some sweet floral touches can be felt from the orange blossom, with a slight citrusy undertone being present. Some more subdued fruitiness appears, with less sparkle as in the opening, the plum being the most prominent. I don't get any melon, nor much violet or cardamom. Just a low quality mishmash of soft florals and fruity/aquatic sweetness.
As we reach our final station, the fragrance pushes some warm muskiness upfront, accompanied by some damp patchouli sweetness and woodiness. The ambergris amplifies the musky scent (even though it's highly unlikely it's real ambergris), while some faint and soft warm woods envelop everything up. Quite a ride that I doubt I'll take again. While it might all sound like a rather interesting composition, it is simply poorly blended, low quality, and just a scent that seems too juvenile and immature.
Now, one other thing that influencers online hype "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" for is its nuclear performance. Well, in terms of longevity, there's nothing nuclear on my skin. I get about 5 hours, which is half of the 10+ hours claimed by TikTok fragheads. But I will say that projection is pretty good, with a rather strong 2+ feet of projection for the first half an hour, settling closer by the first hour mark, yet still maintaining a solid bubble around me. However, before the 2 hour mark, it nears skin scent territory.
In terms of versatility, there shouldn't be many issues, as long as you're under 18 years old. Anything above, I'd recommend looking for a more mature-smelling fume, because "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" is as juvenile as it comes. Playful, messy, unbalanced... yeah, describes my teenage years just about right. As a daily/leisure wear, "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" would do its best. But for more "grown-up" scenarios, like a dressed-up event or work, then I'd stay away from "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي". Not because the smell itself would be inappropriate for the setting, but because it would have you smelling like an immature teenager chewing bubblegum, making YOU altogether inappropriate.
In the end, can I debate someone that likes this fragrance? No. Everyone wears what they like, and if you swear by "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي", then knock yourself out. As a beginner's fragrance, especially for a teenager, it's not a bad starting point. But I would still recommend you save a little more money and pay for some proper, high-quality perfume. Sure, the $40-$50 price range "Hawas for Him | Rasasi / الرصاصي" finds itself in sure seems attractive, and the continuous hype it gets from fragrance influencers makes it really hard to ignore (trust me, I've been there). But if you really appreciate perfumery and a well-blended, masterfully-crafted fragrance, then look away from here, and NEVER blindly trust any social media influencers.
Overall Rating: 5.2/10
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