Rasasi Hawas London

When Rasasi released Hawas London Eau de Parfum in 2026, it did something unexpected for a line known for loud aquatic masculinity: it slowed down and got polished. Where the original Hawas line traded in bold freshness, London pivots toward a refined oriental-woody character that sits closer to unisex territory. Aromatica carries the Rasasi Hawas London decant in Bangladesh in all available sizes, so trying it is easy.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Saffron, Pink Pepper, Pear

Heart: Rose, Frankincense, White Flowers

Base: Blonde Woods, Amber, Musk, Vanilla

Full note breakdown on Fragrantica.

The Scent

Bright and a little provocative from the first moment. Pear and pink pepper arrive together, the fruit soft and ripe, the pepper adding a clean, prickling edge. Saffron threads through the whole opening accord, lending a faintly honeyed, metallic warmth that keeps it from reading as a simple fruity fragrance. It is immediately clear this is not the aquatic freshness of the original Hawas. The pear gradually loses its initial juiciness as the saffron asserts itself more fully, pulling the opening accord in a warmer, drier direction before the heart notes begin to surface.

Within the first ten minutes the composition begins its real statement. Rose pushes forward and it is not a shy, background rose. It is full-petaled and creamy, sitting at the center of the heart with real presence. Frankincense wraps around it, adding a dry, slightly smoky resinous quality that grounds the floral and stops it from floating off into purely sweet territory. The white flowers fill in around the edges, adding a soft luminosity without any soapy sharpness. Together the heart notes create something that feels intentionally unhurried, the frankincense smoke rising slowly through the petals rather than cutting across them. The saffron from the opening continues to exert its influence here too, threading a metallic warmth beneath the floral heart that prevents the whole thing from reading as straightforwardly romantic.

This is where the fragrance divides opinion. Fans of the original Hawas for Him expect something louder and more traditionally masculine. Hawas London is neither. The rose-frankincense combination can read as decidedly unisex depending on the wearer, and some find it skews slightly feminine compared to the rest of the Hawas family. That is not a weakness if you know what you are getting into. It is elegant rather than bold, and the frankincense keeps it from being merely soft.

The transition into the dry-down is gradual. The rose does not vanish so much as it softens and recedes, letting the resinous frankincense and the emerging base notes take over. Blonde woods, amber, vanilla, and musk settle in over the second half of the wear. The woods are pale and smooth, not dark or smoky. The amber is warm without being heavy. Vanilla comes in quietly, adding a creamy roundness that ties the whole structure together. The musk reads skin-close and clean, giving the base an intimate quality. The overall finish is polished and warm without sweetness dominating. The transitions between phases are gradual rather than dramatic, and the final dry-down carries a quiet, skin-warmed elegance that is the furthest thing from the wave-pool freshness of the original Hawas line.

When to Wear

Hawas London suits cooler months and transitional weather, when the saffron and amber warmth feel right rather than heavy. It works well for office wear, evening outings, and date settings where you want something refined rather than attention-grabbing. Browse the Arabian fragrances collection if you want to explore more from this tradition.

Who Is It For

Anyone who appreciates rosy, resinous oriental fragrances and is not concerned about whether a scent reads masculine or feminine will find Hawas London worth exploring. If you wear rose-oud blends or floral ambers and want an accessible, well-priced entry into that style, Hawas London delivers.

If you enjoy Rasasi Hawas for Him, it is worth knowing that London is a notable departure in character rather than a linear upgrade. For something with a similar warm amber-woody depth from the same house, Hawas Elixir offers richer, darker woods. Browse the full Rasasi collection at Aromatica.

Available as an authentic decant in Bangladesh at Aromatica in 5ml, 9ml, and 15ml.