Hawas Black هوس Rasasi
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Drilling thick boards requires patience
TL;DR: Takes half an hour to develop. Great woody scent accompanied by some earthy and hesperidic notes with strong sillage and longevity.
The bottle is stylish. This was already true for the predecessors, and this time the flat bottle with the massive metal cap and the snake wrapped around it is visually striking. As before, the bottle is prone to fingerprints. However, the liquid inside is not pitch black but whiskey brown. So, caution is advised with non-black clothing. The visible black is a print, but it is so cleanly and smoothly integrated that it looks like it is part of the glass. The spray head is not pressurized, so I recommend pressing firmly; otherwise, it sprays like a syringe.
Hawas Black starts with a strong note of alcohol. The rather harsh citrus of grapefruit is softened by pineapple. Otherwise, I mainly smell "wood varnish." This is just a personal association of wood + alcohol = wood varnish. I can't put it any other way; the opening of Hawas Black is harsh, unpleasant, and uninviting.
The scent really develops only after maybe twenty, more likely thirty minutes. The alcohol has disappeared, and the citrus is very subtly perceptible in the background. The spectrum of woody notes widens, the scent becomes softer and very pleasant. It remains rather dry and woody. It has a slight green and fresh undertone and definitely does not head towards an oud bomb.
The longevity is very strong, as is the sillage. You will only get rid of it from your clothing through intense washing in a timely manner. Therefore, I advise interested buyers to be cautious and frugal with the dosage. This is a "one spray per day" performer.
I purchased this fragrance at the end of January 2025 from a German online discounter. I have heard and read a lot online about the alleged potency of the Hawas fragrances and bought them in 2024 from the same online retailer. My experiences with Hawas (reissue) and Hawas Ice were at best mediocre. I am still not sure if I received fakes, if something was off, or if I simply do not smell certain compounds used in them. But since I have always received originals from there for other more expensive products, I wouldn't assume that.
The bottle is stylish. This was already true for the predecessors, and this time the flat bottle with the massive metal cap and the snake wrapped around it is visually striking. As before, the bottle is prone to fingerprints. However, the liquid inside is not pitch black but whiskey brown. So, caution is advised with non-black clothing. The visible black is a print, but it is so cleanly and smoothly integrated that it looks like it is part of the glass. The spray head is not pressurized, so I recommend pressing firmly; otherwise, it sprays like a syringe.
Hawas Black starts with a strong note of alcohol. The rather harsh citrus of grapefruit is softened by pineapple. Otherwise, I mainly smell "wood varnish." This is just a personal association of wood + alcohol = wood varnish. I can't put it any other way; the opening of Hawas Black is harsh, unpleasant, and uninviting.
The scent really develops only after maybe twenty, more likely thirty minutes. The alcohol has disappeared, and the citrus is very subtly perceptible in the background. The spectrum of woody notes widens, the scent becomes softer and very pleasant. It remains rather dry and woody. It has a slight green and fresh undertone and definitely does not head towards an oud bomb.
The longevity is very strong, as is the sillage. You will only get rid of it from your clothing through intense washing in a timely manner. Therefore, I advise interested buyers to be cautious and frugal with the dosage. This is a "one spray per day" performer.
I purchased this fragrance at the end of January 2025 from a German online discounter. I have heard and read a lot online about the alleged potency of the Hawas fragrances and bought them in 2024 from the same online retailer. My experiences with Hawas (reissue) and Hawas Ice were at best mediocre. I am still not sure if I received fakes, if something was off, or if I simply do not smell certain compounds used in them. But since I have always received originals from there for other more expensive products, I wouldn't assume that.
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