Hawas Elixir

What to expect

Hawas Elixir by Rasasi is a 2024 oriental-vanilla eau de parfum.

It sits honestly in the spirit of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir — see Inspired by for the side-by-side. Same evening magnetism; Rasasi’s gold Hawas bottle and a clearer price. Many noses note chocolate in place of the original’s honey-tobacco lean.

Wear notes

• Opening is minty-herbal with bergamot lift — cool for a minute before the gourmand takes over.
• The middle hour brings dark chocolate, lavender, and benzoin — richer and less syrupy than a pure honey trail.
• Dry-down is cream: vanilla, tonka bean, and soft white musk that linger on fabric.
• Longevity tends to run long; projection starts strong then moves closer — two to three sprays is enough.
• Best for autumn/winter nights, dates, and gatherings — heavy for hot daytime wear.

Who it is for

• Evening wearers who want mint-chocolate vanilla without the original’s honey-heavy lean
• Fans of the Le Male Elixir family looking for an accessible bottle
• Anyone who prefers a cooler opening before a warm gourmand dry-down

Who should skip it

• If you dislike sweet gourmands or dense cold-weather trails

Why it sits in the Razanosa edit

• A clear night silhouette
• Source-honest notes
• Performance that matches how people actually wear it after dark

30-second smell test

• First spray — cool mint-herb lift; wait a few minutes before judging
• After 30 minutes — dark chocolate lavender over creamy vanilla musk