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Rasasi Hawas Boa vs Hawas Sapphire: Which Should You Buy?
Choose Rasasi Hawas Boa if you want the warmer, woodier fragrance, presented for him; choose Rasasi Hawas Sapphire if you prefer a brighter, floral-fruity unisex scent. Both are 100ml Eau de Parfum from the UAE house Rasasi, a family-owned perfume house founded in Dubai in 1979, and both are available from Scent of the Dunes (SOTD), a London-based perfume shop specialising in Middle Eastern and Arabian-style fragrances.
- Hawas Boa is a fruity woody Eau de Parfum released in 2026, with pomelo, prickly pear, driftwood, vanilla and vetiver.
- Hawas Sapphire is a floral fruity unisex Eau de Parfum with bergamot, blackcurrant, guava, orange blossom and sandalwood.
- Boa suits autumn, winter and evenings; Sapphire suits spring, summer and daytime.
- Both come in 100ml, from the UAE house Rasasi, founded in Dubai in 1979.
- Both are in the Rasasi perfumes range at Scent of the Dunes, with free UK delivery on every order.
The two sit in the same Hawas family but pull in different directions. Boa leans on driftwood, resin and vanilla; Sapphire leans on citrus, blackcurrant and a clean musk. Below you will find the notes for each, a side-by-side table, and a simple way to choose.
Hawas Boa at a Glance
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Hawas Boa
Fruity WoodyRasasi Hawas Boa is the seventh Hawas, released in 2026 as Part II of the Hawas 10th Anniversary and made as a limited edition run of 150,000 pieces worldwide. It opens on dewy, slightly tart fruit, with pomelo, prickly pear and green apple lifted by orange blossom. Driftwood and olibanum in the heart add a dry, resinous edge that stops the fruit tipping into sweetness, before tonka bean, vanilla and vetiver bring warmth underneath. Where the original Hawas for Him is built on apple, bergamot and cinnamon with watery notes, Boa trades that for a warmer, woodier centre. It suits anyone who likes fruit with some structure to it.
TopPomelo (Madagascar), prickly pear, green apple, orange blossom
HeartTonka bean, driftwood, flowerpool, olibanum
BaseSandalwood, ambronova, vetiver, vanilla
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Hawas Sapphire at a Glance
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Hawas Sapphire
Floral FruityRasasi Hawas Sapphire is a floral-fruity unisex Eau de Parfum that Rasasi describes as the ocean caught in a flash of lightning. Bergamot, blackcurrant and guava open it with a juicy sparkle, and the tartness of the blackcurrant balances the guava's exotic sweetness. Orange blossom and sandalwood in the heart add a soft, creamy floral warmth, and the base of musk, tonka bean and ambergris finishes clean and slightly sweet. It is the easier choice for warm days, and for anyone who prefers a bright, fruit-led scent to a woody one.
TopBergamot, blackcurrant, guava
HeartOrange blossom, sandalwood
BaseMusk, tonka bean, ambergris
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Hawas Boa vs Hawas Sapphire: Side by Side
| Feature | Rasasi Hawas Boa | Rasasi Hawas Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Scent family | Fruity woody | Floral fruity |
| Presented for | Him (men's Eau de Parfum) | Unisex |
| Concentration and size | Eau de Parfum, 100ml | Eau de Parfum, 100ml |
| Top notes | Pomelo, prickly pear, green apple, orange blossom | Bergamot, blackcurrant, guava |
| Heart notes | Tonka bean, driftwood, flowerpool, olibanum | Orange blossom, sandalwood |
| Base notes | Sandalwood, ambronova, vetiver, vanilla | Musk, tonka bean, ambergris |
| Mood | Warm, woody, polished | Bright, juicy, clean |
| Best occasions | Dinners, date nights, evenings out | Daytime, the office, weekends, warm-weather plans |
| Season | Autumn and winter | Spring and summer |
Notes are as listed by Rasasi. Mood, occasion and season are Scent of the Dunes' own styling guidance, so treat them as a starting point rather than a rule.
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Hawas Boa if…
- You want a warm, woody fragrance with vanilla and vetiver underneath.
- You will mostly wear it in autumn and winter, or in the evening.
- You like fruit that is kept in check by driftwood and resin.
- A limited edition tied to the Hawas 10th Anniversary appeals to you.
Choose Hawas Sapphire if…
- You prefer something bright, juicy and floral-fruity over woody.
- You want a unisex scent for spring, summer and daytime.
- Bergamot, blackcurrant, guava and orange blossom sound like your kind of opening.
- You like a clean, musky finish rather than a vanilla-and-wood one.
Still undecided? Try our Scent Finder to narrow it down by scent family, or browse the full Rasasi perfumes range side by side.
Where the Rest of the Hawas Line Fits
If neither feels quite right, the wider Hawas family covers other moods. Hawas for Him, the original released in 2015, opens on apple, bergamot, cinnamon and lemon, with watery notes, plum, orange blossom and cardamom in the heart and ambergris, musk, driftwood and patchouli in the base. Hawas Ice is an icy flanker of that original, and Hawas Tropical takes the line in a sunnier direction. You can see every Hawas on the Rasasi perfumes collection.
Common Questions
Hawas Boa vs Hawas Sapphire FAQs
Is Hawas Boa for men or women?
Rasasi presents Hawas Boa as a fragrance for him, and it is listed as a men's Eau de Parfum. Its fruity-woody profile, with pomelo, driftwood and vanilla, is a matter of taste rather than rule, so anyone who enjoys a warm, woody scent is free to try it.
What does Hawas Sapphire smell like?
Hawas Sapphire opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and guava, moves into orange blossom and sandalwood, then settles on musk, tonka bean and ambergris. The result is a bright, juicy, floral-fruity unisex fragrance with a soft woody centre and a clean, slightly sweet finish.
Is Hawas Boa or Hawas Sapphire better for summer?
Hawas Sapphire is the better summer choice. Its bergamot, blackcurrant and guava opening is bright and juicy, and its musky base is clean. Hawas Boa's tonka bean, vanilla and driftwood make it feel warmer, so it suits autumn, winter and cooler evenings more naturally.
When was Hawas Boa released?
Hawas Boa was released in 2026. Rasasi describes it as the seventh Hawas and Part II of the Hawas 10th Anniversary, a limited edition created as a tribute to the community that has shaped the line. Check the product page for current availability.
Where can I buy Hawas Boa in the UK?
You can buy Rasasi Hawas Boa in the UK from Scent of the Dunes, a London-based perfume shop. The 100ml Eau de Parfum is available on its product page, and delivery is free on every UK order. Rasasi Hawas Sapphire is listed there too.
Browse all Rasasi perfumes at Scent of the Dunes, with free UK delivery on every order.
