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Score
89/100

Rasasi

Hawas Elixir

2024

Mint and dark chocolate over vanilla and tonka — Le Male Elixir's cozy sweetness with a cool gourmand twist for the cold months.

Hawas Elixir
vanilla
aromatic
green

The take

What works

  • A mint-and-dark-chocolate gourmand that lands cozy, not cheap
  • Strong projection and sillage
  • A cold-weather date-night workhorse

Trade-offs

  • Missing some of the original's honeyed depth
  • Too sweet and sticky for warm weather

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring39%
Summer11%
Fall83%
Winter100%
Day36%
Night90%

Occasions

Date nightPartiesSpecial occasion

Gender

Leans masculine
$25–$55Good value
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Featured in

Earned a spot in 2 of our editorial picks

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hawas Elixir a good JPG Le Male Elixir dupe?

91% similarity to Jean Paul Gaultier JPG Le Male Elixir in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $25–$55 vs Jean Paul Gaultier's $75–$220, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.

What does Hawas Elixir smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Maison Alhambra Glacier Gold (91%), Lattafa Perfumes The Kingdom For Men (89%), Rayhaan Elixir (86%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Hawas Elixir last?

6–8 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 77/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Hawas Elixir?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, parties, special occasion.

Is Hawas Elixir worth it?

At $25–$55, yes for this tier. A mint-and-dark-chocolate gourmand that lands cozy, not cheap. Strong projection and sillage.