Hawas Black

Hawas Black, a 2024 men's release from Rasasi, is a woody fruity scent in the pineapple-and-moss style. Everyone who describes it calls it woody, about two thirds add citrus, and a third mention sweet, green, floral or amber facets.

It opens with pineapple, bergamot and grapefruit, a juicy, tangy fruit cocktail with a slightly bitter citrus edge that keeps the sweetness in check. The heart is drier than the opening suggests: cedar and patchouli give a pencil-shaving, earthy woodiness, and jasmine adds a soft floral sheen rather than a heavy flower. The base settles on oakmoss, further dry woods and amber, so the drydown is mossy, warm and slightly dark, which matches the name.

Performance is a strong point: most wearers call it long lasting and a sizeable minority eternal, and about half report a strong sillage. It is voted equally for autumn and spring and splits almost evenly between day and night, so it is a versatile, noticeable scent for someone who wants projection without a heavy sweet base.

Hawas Black — for men fragrance by Rasasi (released 2024). Top notes: Bergamot, Pineapple, Grapefruit. Heart notes: Patchouli, Cedarwood, Jasmine. Base notes: Oakmoss, Woody Notes, Amber. — Parfica open fragrance database