Rasasi Hawas For Men Eau de Parfum, 100-mL (Creed Aventus Twist)

This is for sure a very universal and commercial scent that is done well. Rather than of crafting something unique for sake of the art of perfumery like many niche fragrances do, this scent’s commerciality ensures the juice’s broad appeal and salability. And there’s nothing wrong with that. This a great gift option or blind buy with low margin of error. This is a scent that I can see being manufactured by L’Oreal or Coty for their high end designer licenses. Or a flanker for something like a YSL Libre or Dior Sauvage. It’s just that universally appealing. It’s suitable for all occasions and all seasons. The bergamot and citrus notes ring through sharply and the cinnamon and cardamom notes are not very pronounced. The aquatic quality lingers quite a while, creating a lovely and fresh waft around you. The amber woodiness adds a great deal of warmth and enforce a very traditionally masculine scent profile. To note though, many reviews mentioned it being sweet. But I think it’s more of a mellow roundedness than a saccharine flavor sweet like any of the Valentino Born in Romas or the original Mugler Angel. Good longevity and solid projection, though the sillage is not super strong if that is important to you. And of course, the value is unbeatable. If you are in the market for a solid, inoffensive, classically masculine, versatile, wearable, and wildly affordable fragrance, this is a bulls eye. I was gonna give it 4 stars because I don’t love super commercial scents and in fact seek out Arabian fragrances for the fact that I’ll be less likely to smell myself coming and going. However, I still gave it 5 stars because it does what it’s intended to do for its intended audience and does it well. 👍🏼