Hundreds Tried Hawas Sapphire - The Truth

Product reviewed

Rasasi Hawas Sapphire (Eau de Parfum)

Key features mentioned

Presentation & packaging

• Comes in a sealed, boxed set with plastic wrapping over the box (speaker claims Rasasi’s wrapping is automated).
• The box includes labeling details such as:
  • “Hawas for him Sapphire”
  • “Eau de Parfum”
  • batch code
  • ingredients
• Speaker says the box is hard to open.
• The bottle is coated, so it’s difficult to see how much juice remains.

Scent profile

• Top/opening: “punchy,” refreshing citrus + fruity, with a tropical-leaning fruitiness.
  • Key fruits called out: blackcurrant and guava
  • Note: guava can sometimes read as “sweaty/BO-like” in other fragrances, but here it’s described as controlled.
• Dry-down: muskier, warmer, creamier
  • creamy sandalwood
  • orange blossom
• Described as non-linear: it changes significantly from opening to dry-down.

Performance

• Not “beast mode,” but lasting well for a fresh citrus/fruity.
• Longevity (speaker’s baseline claim):
  • ~6.5 to 7 hours minimum
  • up to ~9 hours when conditions are good (e.g., not sweating)
• Some reports of people still smelling it the next morning.
• Projection: noticeable for about the first ~3 hours, in a moderate-to-strong range.

Unisex positioning

• Despite the box label “Hawas for him,” the scent is described as almost perfectly unisex.
• Speaker regrets the “for him” labeling and suggests it should be removed in future releases.

Pros (unique points)

• Well-balanced tropical fruit that avoids guava becoming an “ultra-realistic guava” or sweaty/BO association.
• Creamy, warm musky dry-down that many people reportedly prefer over the opening.
• Good longevity for a freshie: consistently ~6.5–7 hours, sometimes ~9 hours.
• Solid early projection: noticeable trail/impact for about 3 hours.
• Develops over time (opening ≠ dry-down), described as “addictive” with a pleasant “skin feel.”
• Broad appeal at scale: at a UK convention, many strangers (including many women) tested it and later purchased online.
• Not a dupe of similarly themed fragrances:
  • Reported as not even ~30% similar to Blue Talisman (though some overlap may appear during dry-down).
  • Opening comparisons to a drink called Rubicon Guava (see comparisons below).

Cons / drawbacks (unique points)

• Bottle design: coated bottle makes it hard to see remaining liquid; speaker strongly dislikes this.
• Label conflict: “Hawas for him” doesn’t match how the scent is experienced; speaker wishes it were removed.
• Not “beast mode”: explicitly not meant for all-day extreme power.
• Bold opening: some may find the initial “hit in the face” projection too strong (even if it’s framed as punchy rather than aggressive).

User experience & listening-test observations

• Speaker personally wore it daily for ~2 months after purchasing a full bottle.
• At a UK convention (“Tones of Beauty”):
  • ~500 people tried it in front of the creator
  • ~400 strangers + ~100 content creators
  • Speaker describes it as nervous/terrifying and emotionally uncomfortable (due to audience reactions and the moment).
• Most common surprise: the opening resembled “Rubicon Guava” (multiple people independently said this).
• People expected a shared DNA with:
  • Tales of Zanzibar
  • French Avenue Safari Breeze
  • However, they reported it did not smell identical because Sapphire is less syrupy/sweeter and more crisp/fresh.
• Creator’s “timeline” experience: after initial discomfort, got used to watching others test it.
• Anecdote: one person’s clothes allegedly held fragrance remnants for weeks (speaker claims roughly 8 weeks lingering on clothing even after washing).

Comparisons to similar fragrances

Rubicon Guava (drink)

• Used as the strongest opening comparison.

Tales of Zanzibar & French Avenue Safari Breeze

• Shared notes: bergamot, guava, black currant
• Sapphire differs by being less syrupy/sweeter and more citrus-fresh/balanced.

Blue Talisman

• Possible similar musky-warm feel with orange blossom in the mid/base.
• Speaker insists it’s not a dupe and not even ~30% similar overall.
• Any similarity is said to show more during dry-down.

Bvlgari Aqva Amara (style reference)

• If you like the warm, musky, creamy dry-down DNA, Sapphire’s dry-down is likely to appeal.

Ratings / numerical scores

• Longevity: ~6.5–7 hours typical baseline; up to ~9 hours
• Projection: noticeable for about ~3 hours
• Similarity claim: “definitely not a dupe… not even 30% similar” to Blue Talisman

Overall verdict / recommendation (from the video)

Recommended if you want a fresh, citrusy tropical fruity fragrance with real longevity and a musky creamy dry-down.

• Described as genuinely unisex
• Bold immediate projection, but not “beast mode”
• Especially recommended if you like warm, musky, creamy dry-downs or like guava scents without the sweaty/BO-like guava pitfalls

Unique points mentioned (consolidated)

1. Worn daily after purchase; speaker has ~2 months of ownership and 18 months of development.
2. Box is sealed; Rasasi allegedly uses automated plastic wrapping.
3. Box includes EDP concentration, batch code, and ingredients (plus allergy warning).
4. Packaging looks attractive, but usability issues exist:
   • hard-to-open box
   • coated bottle prevents seeing remaining liquid
5. “Hawas for him” label contrasts with an unisex scent experience.
6. Opening: punchy refreshing citrus + tropical fruits (blackcurrant, guava).
7. Guava is present but engineered to avoid sweaty/BO-like issues.
8. Dry-down: muskier, warmer, creamier, with creamy sandalwood and orange blossom.
9. Scent is non-linear and develops hour-to-hour; many prefer dry-down.
10. Longevity is above average for a fresh citrus fruity (6.5–7h min; up to 9h).
11. Projection is moderate-to-strong for about 3 hours (not beast mode).
12. Convention feedback suggested broad appeal (including many women).
13. Opening strongly resembles Rubicon Guava.
14. Despite note overlap, not similar to Tales of Zanzibar / Safari Breeze because Sapphire is less syrupy.
15. Not a dupe of Blue Talisman; only partial similarity after dry-down.
16. If you like the warm musky creamy DNA of Bvlgari Aqva Amara, Sapphire’s dry-down may fit.
17. Creator aimed for top-tier ranking and felt validated by convention reactions.

Speaker-specific views

• Primary creator (main narrator): packaging, scent construction, performance numbers, convention observations, and dupe/similarity assessments.
• Girlfriend/partner (briefly): reinforces the longevity/clothing-lingering anecdote and supports giveaway rules, with no additional critique beyond that.