Rasasi Perfumes: Brand History and 7 Scents Worth Knowing
The Oud Edit is reader-supported. If you buy through a link on this page we may earn a small commission from Amazon or other retailers, at no extra cost to you. Notes come from our perfume database. Prices are typical listed prices and change often.
Rasasi is one of the oldest names in UAE perfumery, and its Hawas line is a favourite for fresh, long-lasting summer scents. Here is the story of the brand and seven Rasasi perfumes worth knowing, with the notes for each.
The short answer
Start with Hawas for Him for a fresh, fruity aquatic scent, or Hawas Ice if you want it even cooler. Women should try Hawas for Her. For a dark, long-lasting evening scent, go for La Yuqawam Pour Homme.
A short history of Rasasi
- 1979: Abdul Razzak Kalsekar opens a small perfume shop in Murshid Bazar, Deira, Dubai.
- 1986: Rasasi sets up its first factory in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), focused on oud oil perfumes, followed by a second factory in 1989.
- Today: still family-run, with the founder’s son Siraj Kalsekar as Managing Director, and selling in 60 countries through more than 165 stores.
Source: Jafza, The story of Rasasi.
Seven Rasasi perfumes worth knowing
1. Hawas for Him: fresh, fruity and aquatic
Men | Eau de Parfum | 2015
Top: Bergamot, Apple, Lemon, Cinnamon · Heart: Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Plum · Base: Ambergris, Musk, Patchouli, Driftwood
Apple, bergamot and cardamom over ambergris and driftwood. Rasasi’s best-known scent, often compared to Invictus Aqua. A top summer pick.
2. Hawas Ice: the icy version
Men | Eau de Parfum | 2023
Top: Apple, Bergamot, Lemon, Star Anise · Heart: Marine Notes, Ice Accord, Orange Blossom, Plum, Cardamom · Base: Amber, Moss, Musk, Driftwood
Hawas with marine notes, an ice accord and star anise for an even cooler feel. Parfumo users rate its longevity above average.
3. Hawas for Her: fruity floral with praline
Women | Eau de Parfum | 2015
Top: Grapefruit, Apple, Pomegranate · Heart: Iris, Jasmine, Citrus · Base: Praline, Patchouli, Vetiver
Grapefruit, apple and pomegranate over iris and jasmine, with a sweet praline base. Parfumo users rate its longevity 8.3 out of 10.
4. Hawas Reina: apricot, coconut and vanilla
Unisex | Eau de Parfum
Top: Apricot, Pear, Cinnamon · Heart: Jasmine, Frangipani, Orange Blossom, Coconut, Coffee · Base: Vanilla, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, Sugar
Apricot and pear with frangipani, coconut and a touch of coffee over vanilla and sugar. Sweet and summery.
5. La Yuqawam Pour Homme: leather and oud
Men | Eau de Parfum | 2012
Top: Blue Flowers, Rose, Geranium · Heart: Frankincense, Jasmine · Base: Leather, Oud, Amber
Rose and geranium over frankincense, leather and oud. Often compared to Tom Ford Tuscan Leather, and Parfumo users rate its longevity 8.7 out of 10.
6. Fattan Pour Homme: citrus, cedar and vetiver
Men | Eau de Parfum
Top: Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Bergamot · Heart: Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli · Base: Amber
Grapefruit and pink pepper over cedar, vetiver and amber. A clean, woody everyday scent that reviewers call long-lasting.
7. Hawas BOA for Him Limited Edition: a richer, woodier Hawas
Men | Limited edition
Top: Grapefruit, Fruity Notes, Apple, Orange Blossom · Heart: Tonka Bean, Driftwood, Floral Notes, Frankincense · Base: Sandalwood, Ambroxan, Vetiver, Vanilla
Fruity notes and orange blossom over tonka, frankincense, sandalwood and ambroxan. A limited take for Hawas fans who want more depth.
Which one should you choose?
- Fresh summer scent: Hawas for Him or Hawas Ice
- For women: Hawas for Her
- Sweet and summery, unisex: Hawas Reina
- Dark leather and oud: La Yuqawam Pour Homme
- Clean everyday woods: Fattan Pour Homme
See our full Hawas vs Hawas Ice comparison, the best summer perfumes for men and all Rasasi perfumes in our database.
FAQ
Where is Rasasi from?
Rasasi is from the UAE. It started as a small shop in Murshid Bazar, Deira, Dubai, in 1979, founded by Abdul Razzak Kalsekar.
What is the best Rasasi perfume?
Hawas for Him is Rasasi’s best-known scent. For something darker, La Yuqawam Pour Homme is a long-lasting leather and oud favourite.
Is Rasasi Hawas long-lasting?
Hawas for Him and Hawas Ice are rated above average for longevity by Parfumo users, and Hawas for Her is rated 8.3 out of 10. Results vary with skin and weather.
