Hawas Kobra

هوس

Rasasi 2025

Another new addition to my collection: the Kobra from the Hawas range by Rasasi. This brand from Dubai has somewhat disappeared from the scene in recent years in terms of hype. Wrongly so, especially with this Hawas series, which has seen a lot of new additions in recent months. This Kobra is also new and already readily available on the German market. As a new release, it's a little more expensive at €40, but it's still absolutely reasonable. What characterizes the Hawas series for me: Absolutely pleasing DNA's suitable for the masses implemented in high quality and in addition these fragrances have massive staying power and charisma. Cheapeau for this price. I haven't heard that much about this cobra in advance, only that it is roughly in the vein of Imagination. I don't really want any more dupes that go in this direction, as I have enough in my collection and the differences between these alternatives are not that great. But with this Hawas I was curious and since I collect this series: Let's Go. First of all, I can say that this one is my favorite with this DNA, at least in the low-budget range under 50€. There are many good alternatives, but I'm 100% satisfied with this one. The safest blind buy for me.

With this name and this black bottle, you might expect a different direction, so this is more of a hidden dupe. This bottle is already cool in this dark look, which is not to be confused with "Hawas Black / هوس | Rasasi / الرصاصي", which is a dupe of Hacivat.
So far no pyramid is given. There are many pyramids circulating online for this fragrance, which already make it clear that this is an obvious alternative to Imagination. Here's a look at it:
CN: ginger, bergamot, tangerine
HZ: cinnamon, neroli, green tea
BN: musk, woody notes, amber
It's really obvious what direction Rasasi wants to take here. Imagination immediately comes to mind when you spray this fragrance on fresh. Not synthetic, but simply great and lively. The fragrance is simply fun and definitely has the same vibes as the LV. Even if there will be some critics who think it is still very different, it doesn't matter. This fragrance is convincing and it will also bring similar compliments. Of course, the notes of green tea, neroli, cinnamon, ginger and ambroxan are already an indicator of a similar fragrance. Of course, there is also a slight difference here: I find this cobra a little more fruity, especially in this top note. However, this is absolutely not a bad thing, as this is a great summery fruity freshness with this mandarin. The tea notes are also invigorating and here green tea is in the pyramid instead of black tea. This makes no difference in terms of pleasantness, as green tea also has a great invigorating effect. The ginger-cinnamon spice also has something appealing about it and convinces me here. Towards the base, an ambroxan freshness comes through with clean musk and soft fresh wood. Very fine and easy to wear. I also like the quality of this cobra. I was very impressed by this fragrance and will definitely wear it more often, not just in summer. Overall, no criticism for me, so this is a great fragrance.
Performance is super like all of this series and the radiance of the opening is very great and similar to that of the LV. Also the durability lasts for at least 8 hours. Thus a great daytime fragrance and perfect for summer and sporting activities, already an all-rounder.

There will certainly be people who criticize this "dupe": I am extremely satisfied and this fragrance does not have to be 1:1 like the original. The important thing is that this fragrance gives pleasure and it does. A clear recommendation and one of the safest blind buys when it comes to mass appeal.