Hawas Black

#79 of My Fragrance Journey - Rasasi Hawas Black: It Doesn’t Enter. It’s Already There. The first time I wore it, I didn’t clock the exact moment it started working. There was no clear beginning. No announcement. Just... at some point, the air around me wasn’t neutral anymore. It felt occupied. Claimed. It opens brighter than you expect. Bergamot right away - clean, sharp, almost optimistic. Pineapple too. Juicy. Familiar. For a second, it leans friendly. Approachable, even. That Aventus / Hacivat silhouette flashes in your mind. You think you understand the direction. You don’t. Because within minutes, something underneath starts pulling it down. The sweetness tightens. Smoke seeps in - not loud, not bonfire. More like charred wood somewhere out of view. Birch, maybe. The fruit is still there, but it stops feeling playful. It stops performing. It gets serious. Then the woods come forward. Cedar first. Dry. Structured. Almost architectural. Patchouli underneath, darker, slightly damp, earthy in a real way. Not sweet patchouli. Not cosmetic. Soil. Weight. And then jasmine. That part surprised me. It shouldn’t work inside something this dense, but it does. It adds something human. Something alive inside all that wood and smoke. Not soft. Just... present. But the real turning point is the oakmoss. That’s when it stops smelling like a fragrance and starts smelling like a place. Oakmoss, thick and green and unapologetic. Not fresh. Not clean. Not modern in the usual sense. This smells like forest floor. Wet bark. Cold air under trees where sunlight barely gets through. Slightly bitter. Slightly ancient. Some people won’t like that. Honestly, I get it. This isn’t designed to charm everyone. But on the right skin... It’s magnetic. It projects, but not in a loud, synthetic way. It moves with you. Leaves a trail. I caught it on my jacket the next morning and just stood there for a second, trying to understand it again. It doesn’t fade in the traditional sense. It settles. Deepens. Becomes quieter but more itself. By the drydown, the citrus and pineapple are gone. Completely. What’s left is moss, wood, and this faint ghost of smoke. Dark. Grounded. Calm in its own authority. It smells confident. Not loud confidence. Not attention-seeking. Certain confidence. The kind that doesn’t need to check if it’s being noticed. And people do notice. But not in the obvious way. It’s more subtle than that. They lean in. Pause. Ask questions carefully. Curiosity, more than anything. Performance is excellent. Easily 8–10 hours on skin. Longer on clothes. It becomes part of whatever you’re wearing. Part of your space. This isn’t a blind buy I’d recommend casually. The oakmoss will decide for you. It’s polarising. But if it aligns with you, it feels intentional. Expensive in character, even if it isn’t in price. Not playful. Not easy. But very, very present. Vibe: dark green stillness, smoke in cold air, quiet authority Longevity: excellent - lasts all day, longer on fabric Best for: autumn, winter, evenings, when you want presence without noise The truth: It doesn’t try to be liked. It just exists. And somehow, that’s more powerful. More scent stories and visuals on Instagram - @lavendercloudsjd

Aventus (CDNIM) = Bruce Wayne Hawas Black = Batman That’s my conclusion after a month of testing. I’ve had Aventus and all the clones — SNOI, CDNIM PP, Rayyaan Imperia, and a bunch of flankers. I love the Aventus DNA, so I blind bought Hawas Black. **First impressions?** Hawas Black was the first one I *instantly* didn’t like. The opening is **harsh** — the potent oak moss gives it a very **sharp, green scent**, like a mix of Cool Water and Green Irish Tweed. It lacks the class, smoothness, and balance of Aventus. The oak moss completely drowns out the citrus. It smells **hard** and **strong**. Instant buyer’s remorse. **What was Rasasi thinking?** Aventus clones are usually easy wins — how do you mess that up? It’s like they tried to be "different" in the worst possible way. **But then...** After wearing it more, I realized something: **Hawas Black is actually *fresher*** than Aventus, CDNIM, or SNOI. It’s thicker, denser, but somehow *fresher*. That makes it easier and more versatile to wear. Aventus and its clones feel *fancier*, a bit "uppity," like you're dressing up just by spraying it. Hawas Black, by contrast, is **simple**, **straightforward**, **sharp** — it’s *everyday wearable*, but with an edge. **Funny thing:** Even though I liked it the least at first, I started **wearing it the most**. It’s like CDNIM vs. SNOI for me — I like SNOI more, but I reach for CDNIM more because it’s more casual. Same deal here. **Why "Black"?** The name fits. Hawas Black has a *dark* vibe. The oak moss, the lack of citrus, the no-nonsense attitude — it’s business, no foreplay. It’s hardcore, but with the Aventus DNA still alive underneath. Fresh, but dangerous. I realized... that's actually more my style. Side-by-side, I still "prefer" CDNIM or SNOI technically — but **Hawas Black matches my mood**. It’s got that “screw you” energy, like Rasasi Shuhrah’s daring spirit. It’s Aventus' **alter ego**: darker, bolder, more dangerous. Aventus is Bruce Wayne’s Lamborghini. Hawas Black is the Batmobile... *while Catwoman’s getting doggied in it*. **Performance?** At first, I thought it was weak — but it’s just **nose blindness**. SNOI gets the most compliments, no question. But the third time I wore Hawas Black, *two* different people commented. One woman said, “I can smell you from a mile away.” Another said, laughing, “I can smell you all the way over here, and we’re all wondering who’s wearing that crazy-strong cologne.” They weren’t exactly *compliments* — just *acknowledgments* — but that’s huge in a culture where people rarely comment on fragrances. Trust me: if you think it’s weak, you're just going nose-blind. **This stuff is wild.** Update: Still no compliments but more people have literally stated "I can smell you a block away" I love it but this is more like a fragrance you wear for "You", like a interlude man lol. If you want a Aventus clone that pulls compliments SNOI! Hands down! #1

TLDR: perhaps one of the greatest ME clones ever made. Easily top 3 in my opinion. It opens with a good dose of fruitiness with some citrus. Not overwhelming or unpleasant at all to me. The middle notes are brief, to my nose. I mostly notice the cedar in the middle, which blends well with the woody base notes as it transitions into the drydown. At that point -and even throughout- the moss becomes the star of the show. It is a very prominent part of the fragrance. The two dominant accords in this end up being the fruitiness and the mossiness. With the former being much more noticeable in the first 2 hours of wearing, and the moss taking over for the latter 8-10 hours. The woody accord sort of sits underneath and ties everything together until it's faded down to just the moss in the last 4-6 hours of wearing it. I really enjoy this fragrance. It truly stands out amongst many of the ME clones. The scent profile is so close to Hacivat that the differences are irrelevant. It's >95% of the way there. If I had to try and identify a difference, I would say Hacivat is ever-so-slightly spicier in the opening. Neither Hawas Black nor Hacivat are particularly spicy anyway, so this difference is very minimal. Hacivat is super strong in terms of sillage and longevity, whereas Hawas Black is just strong. I actually prefer Hawas for this reason. It's more wearable in this regard to me. Super strong fragrances are cool, but there's just so few situations where I could get away with wearing one so I tend to avoid them. Anyway, Hawas Black is an absolute banger release. If you like Hacivat it's a no-brainer. If you like Aventus or any of its clones/twists, you might enjoy this one too.

Rasasi Hawas Black is a well-balanced, versatile fragrance built around a strong woody backbone, enriched by a clearly present oakmoss accord and a subtle layer of amber that adds depth and smoothness. The oakmoss is noticeable and well-defined, giving the scent a refined, slightly earthy character, but it never takes over completely. Instead, it works in harmony with the woody notes, which remain the main structural element of the composition. The opening introduces a fresh touch through bergamot and a light hint of jasmine, adding brightness and making it wearable across multiple seasons, including summer. However, it performs best in moderate temperatures rather than extreme heat, where its richness can feel a bit heavy. As it develops, the fragrance settles into its woody-ambery base. The amber brings a smooth warmth and a refined sweetness, blending seamlessly with the woods and oakmoss to create a cohesive and well-rounded drydown. Performance is a strong point: 10+ hours longevity with a moderate sillage that stays noticeable without becoming overpowering. The formula is quite oily, so care should be taken when applying near light-colored clothing, as it can stain. In terms of wearability, it’s relatively safe as a blind buy if you enjoy fragrances like Dior Sauvage, Lattafa Asad, or Club de Nuit Intense—falling into that same modern woody-fresh category. Overall, Hawas Black delivers a smooth, woody-amber composition with a fresh opening and a solid, grounded base. It stands as one of the most successful grounded characters in the Rasasi Hawas line.

This is OG Hacivat; I tried to pay extra attention to the notes as I was preparing my full wear of this extremely oily powerhouse that cannot possibly only be an EDP (this is extrait level oil on my skin). The fruity chypre kicks off with tart citrus and syrupy fruit, which is where I understand the Aventus Absolu comparisons. The pineapple is juicy and the grapefruit/bergamot does have a kick. Then it becomes all about Hacivat though. This bad boy likes to get dirty, as the patchouli and cedar come forward in the heart, going from bright fruits to chargrilled smoky pineapple with some airy jasmine. The base is where it's undeniably Hacivat; the oakmoss is so inky it could pen all the works of Shakespeare and have some juice left, with more mineralic wood notes planting root. At this point in the base all the fruit is gone, leaving me with a deep earthy amber resins. Hawas Black smells expensive and rugged, like the CEO of a massive construction company that worked his way up from the bottom. Go easy on the sprays because this is really strong, projects like a loud drunk, and it lasts 10-12 hours. The older batch Hacivats were known for their moss bombing, which Hawas Black absolutely does, and it also never really takes on the cinnamon leather accord Absolu contains. Some people get a massive dose of vetiver and some get none (I get some, but not overwhelming); it's not a listed note. This seems to suggest the rumors of significant batch variation are probably true.

Hawas Black is a bright, fresh, and woody fragrance that feels sharp (in a good way). It doesn’t smell exactly like anything in real life, but evokes a woodsy, fresh, and slightly spicy vibe, almost like salt and pepper, without feeling cloying (unless you overspray it) or harsh. The scent is very well-balanced, and both its longevity and projection are among the best in my collection of over 70 fragrances. Only 2 or 3 sprays and I'm good for the next 10 hours! For me, this fragrance also carries a personal story. A couple of years ago, I had a decant of Nishani Hacivat and wore it on a trip, which created some very dear memories. At that time, I dated someone who even mentioned that my fragrance lingered in her house the day after I left, reminding her of our great time together. I had thought about buying a full bottle of Hacivat but was discouraged by the niche price. When I discovered Hawas Black, I was curious but cautious; clone fragrances can sometimes be harsh or smell very synthetic and one dimensional. To my delight, this one delivers excellent quality, capturing a scent profile very similar to Hacivat, but at a fraction of the cost. Besides Hacivat, it also reminds me of another favorite of mine: Mancera Cedrat Boise, but a little sharper. It’s a fragrance I now love wearing, both for its character and the memories it evokes.

#1262 in my "Tour de Fragrance" Other than the name and shape of the bottle this scent has no relationship to the Hawas I've had on the shelf for several years. This is seemingly an attempt to duplicate Nishane "Hacivat", which was an attempt, I believe, to copy Creed's "Aventus" vibe without copying the scent note-for-note. You have to ignore the first ten minutes of the opening where the very cheap synthetic bergamot oil will put you in mind of Armaf "CDNIM" and "Supremacy Not Only Intense" which have the same screechy synthetic. It really overpowers everything else at first, but after several minutes the oakmoss and pineapple come through, the similarity to the Afnan scents fades away, and it begins to smell about 90% similar to Hacivat, but much smoother thanks to the amber note. That smoothness, combined with saving $120, makes me content to have this and give up on the Hacivat. This is versatile for any use and any environment. Moderate performance, like all freshies. Definitely worth the $35-40 you'll pay. BTW, as with all the Rasasi's I let this sit on the shelf for two months. I think a lot of the reviewers were not as patient or they'd have gotten the good result I got.

Had the original Hawas but lost the bottle and was thinking about re-purchasing, but decided to try this. Great decision on my part. I like this BETTER than the original. The OG was a helluva projector and Hawas Black is even stronger. This is right up there with Sauvage Elixr and Lattafa Atlas in terms of power. Hawas Black will fill a room easily, and I have gotten compliments on the 2nd day of the same application, which is why I stated the longevity as ETERNAL. If you go out for a jog or walk the next morning, this will start projecting strong again. This is very citrusy in the opening with the moss, patchouli and woods taking over from there, with the citruses still present. There is for me, a very noticable "smoke" accord that is not listed in the official notes. Others have detected it as well. This is also a very "premiun" scent profile. Not cheap smelling at all. The glossy black bottle is somewhat of a fingerprint magnet, but very nice looking. Atomizer is pressurized, and puts out TONS of juice so be mindful of your sprays. Overall this is a masculine beastly "freshie" that will DEFINITELY get you compliments if thats what you're looking for.

Well, I don’t buy perfumes because of their counterparts or because is inspired by a famous and/or expensive perfume. I Buy it because I like how it smells, to fit a specific use (if it’s for work, day or night events etc) and it has to have at least a moderate longevity. With Hawas Black it was no different. I Really liked the whole experience and the development of the fragrance. The sillage and projection surprised me a lot, but I expected a better longevity. In my skin it longs somewhere around 6-8h depending on the temperature or environment I am. If you’re in a climatized room it will last longer and project for 2 to 4h. However, if you’re in the open and in high heat, the longevity will drop for 4 to 6h and the projection will last for 1h, maybe 2h. I really like it, and it fit perfectly the purpose I buy it for! Also, people already asked if I was using the Nishane Hacivat. I never tested the Nishane Hacivat, I don’t even know how it smells, but being asked if I was using a perfume that cost way more it’s a huge plus! Point for Hawas Black.

for people complaining, they've probably never gotten a dupe/Middle-Eastern frag, as with just about anything in common with those things, the first several sprays are going to come across LOUD, screechy, synthetic, alcoholic or horribly blended, some may even come across weak, believe what you want about maceration, it's necessary for ME frags in my experience, that was my experience straight out of the box, after about 10 sprays in the bathroom, a quick bottle shake, I let it sit on the shelf, not very long, less than 3 weeks, and came back to it, and it was STRONGER, but did not get a synthetic sweetness I noticed before, and everything seemed much better blended, I do have Afnan Supremacy CE and CDNIM and if I had to choose 1, it would be Afnan, but I do not regret shelling $40 for this at all, this is not my favorite Hawas, but it is my most versatile, it is the strongest of the Aventus DNA, and easily the most unique, best ME dumb blind buy

Excellent Fragrance ! Fruity, Citrusy, Spicy, Mossy, Woody, Airy and Elegant. If you are looking for a Good Cologne with reasonable price and High Quality, Hawas Black is for you . I bought it by chance and I never buy Arabic Brand and Copy perfume , This is first one that I bought it, Overall, Quality is similar to High Quality and Well-blended . I was looking for my perfume YSL M7 in Store that seller introduced to a customer and sprayed it , I asked what Amazing scent and what is its name? She said Hawas Black ! I also tried Hawas original but I fell in love with Hawas Black and I bought it by Chance.it opens up with Citrusy and fruity , green, woody and spices notes in the background then dry down is mossy woody and Ambery. The Color of perfume is Ambery and design of Cap and Bottle are very Fantastic. My wife loves it very much. It is suitable for All seasons. Longevity is very Good. I love it. Two Thumbs Up Bravo Rasasi ! Rating : 8.5 / 10

I've smelt hacivat only in the air from a person wearing it and had to ask what it was, one of the best freshies. After some research i found out about hawas black, a cheaper alternative to hacivat. If i remember correctly hacivat was more juicy(probably more pineapple) and the oakmoss blend was different. On the other hand hawas black is more green and lemony, from skin the smell resembles pulmoll lemon pastilles. I sprayed my friend with hawas black and the trail in the air was stunning, a small difference to hacivat but they both smell and project great. Longevity is 8h +, and sillage is also great.I was asked what i'm wearing (positive feedback) after about 8-9h. I get noseblind to it after a few hours, but that's a common effect at least to me. If i had to describe the smell with words: A glossy fresh green/minty aroma, imagine a new glossy magazine smell add a bit green herbs and pineapple+lemon to it.

I want to start by saying DAMN. I had Nishane Hacivat and now im low on budget so i got this one. Its surprisingly close. Nishane Hacivat is more refined,more luxury and Rasasi Hawas Black is kinda Hacivat after 2 years in Dagestan. Same DNA, same outcome just a bit more mature/darkish. If you search for a clone of Hacivat this is crazy good. Now aiming at the performance,this is no joke. I get on skin about 14 hrs of longevity with 3 hours of strong sillage. My batch is SEPT/24 and its not macerated but its a beast. I hate fragrances that doesnt last and i was always searching for this type of performance, this didnt dissapoint me. If you dont like oakmoss smell dont go for it,tbf its not for everyone but its mass-appealing when others smell it. Compliment getter. 6 sprays on skin got me compliments. For 30$ on fragranza its really worth it! P.S:Dont spray on white/light coloured clothes,it stains.

Been using the May 2026 batch the performance and projection is not as expected from Hawas linup. The top citrusy notes fade very fast and reach the dry-down oakmoss woody notes quickly. within 10-15 mins but i think the top notes should last even more 20-25 mins. The initial projection is very good but it projects for 1hr from what i've observed, and leaves a pretty good scent trail for about 2 hrs. Think i need it to macerate even more. I will share update in about one months. Update: After only 2 weeks of maceration it now lasts about 5-6 hours in extreme heat, high humidity and sweat. Lasts 2-3 Days on cloths. Now the top notes are more prominent and does not fades quickly as used to also the oak-moss is bit toned down by the middle and top notes which is a good thing since it tames the earthy notes. Maceration is like magic and it proves that

Got this at $31 before it all gets sold out in my area, others are already raising their prices for their last remaining stocks (like 2 or 3 left). Definitely beast mode, oakmoss bomb. Get dirty, not clean, no shower vibes from this. This is for the rugged yet elegant man. Opens with a good dose of pineapple, hence the quick reaction that seems like it is Aventus. In the mid, the pineapple note is still there, now with oakmoss,deep, earthy, and green, with soft hints of wood, musk, and amber. The pineapple disappears then reappears intermittently. The oakmoss smells like the clean moss I use on my bonsai trees, with the damp soil from where they were harvested from still holding their roots. Love it, a great addition to my Avntus type “flankers” (I consider clones as flankers). Redundant ? Not for me, YMMV, it’s a scent on its own.

Hawas Black is by far my favorite in the Hawas line. I initially heard about it on Reddit, where people were talking trash about it because they said it “smelled like mold.” It definitely doesn’t. It opens with a very fruity pineapple note in a masculine way. It’s very bold and dries down to a heavy oakmoss, soil-like scent. Three sprays max. It’s very potent stuff. I haven’t tried Hacivat, but I’ve heard it’s very similar. I have tried Aventus, and they do share similar DNA. Hawas Black is much more of an oakmoss bomb, so if you don’t like oakmoss, you probably won’t like this. As far as when you can wear this, I think it’s quite versatile, but personally, I think it works better in cold weather due to how heavy it can smell. It can definitely be worn in the summer, but just be aware that this stuff is heavy and sticky.

Confesso que a primeira vez que senti essa fragrância me assustei. Cheiro muito forte de musgo de carvalho. Só que depois de um tempo voltei a esperimentar numa loja e ainda tive a mesma sensação da primeira vez (cheiro muito forte de mato molhado). Só que dessa vez após uma hora que eu tinha passado o cheiro foi ficando maravilhoso. Então resolvi comprar. Gente assim que você passa o cheiro não é tão agradável, mas depois de uma hora ele vai ficando cada vez melhor, fixação e projeção absurda. Não sei se estou enganado mas depois de algumas horas ele lembra o Essencial Sentir só que 10x melhor e com uma performance absurda de boa. Não recomendo comparar no Blind melhor experimentar primeiro mas ele já entrou no meu Top 5 de perfumes árabes (Supremacy, Vulcan Feu, Asad elixir, Asad Bourbon e Hawas Black).

"Fruity and rain fresh forest" is how i would describe this. Overall pretty similar to the CDNIM but still a different fragrance, for example the moss and other green notes the CDNIM doesn't have. For me that "rain fresh forest" is what makes me like this fragrance so much. The quality and longevity compared to fresh scent fragrances in general feels pretty good for the price. Still needless to say it's not a beast mode, but still clearly above average for a fresh fragrance at this price point. Despite the positivity, it still might be different depending on the skin and the batch you'll get, so don't take my info about the longevity as an absolute fact. Overall review: 8/10. Great fruity + nature fresh scent profile. Great quality and longevity for the price, sillage might not be special but it's ok.

You should have to show your license to purchase this. Like u should be required to have a permit to wear this in public. I sprayed one spray on my hand at 330p. I showered at 6pm and I could smell it on my hand at 2pm the next day! This Shit is beyond strong. This is stronger than sauvage elixir or if it’s not it’s very close. I have hacivat and this resembles it. But black has a funky old school musty smell when it dries that takes me back to my child hood, when men were masculine dirty &rugged. I Love it! It’s got a dirty dark musty earthy pineapple that is only for a grown ass man. The man that fishes, hunts, works on cars, loves sports, been in a few fights, got scars, And cuts grass for fun. Definitely gotta be at least 40. If don’t nobody call u unc u shouldn’t buy this. 9/10

I found this at Burlington for $30 so I figured if I didn’t like it, no big deal. I own several aventus-like frags, so I didn’t really need another but unlike those others I have, this one stands apart. On first spray, I thought that it was just another CDNI type offering but after about 10 minutes the dry down started hitting and it takes a different direction. It reminds me of a late summer, damp forest tree stump that’s covered in dirt and moss that’s been heated up by the sun. It’s definitely my type of dankness. That old wood cabin crawlspace type smell, mixed with the citruses that quiet down, but stay present for hours. I love it. Might end up being my preferred aventus dupe due to the originality aspect that this fragrance takes on, and inexpensive enough to blind buy.