Rasasi Hawas Sapphire: A Fresh, Citrus-Spiced Unisex EDP for UK Summer Wear
Hawas Sapphire
Floral FruityHawas Sapphire opens fast — bergamot and blackcurrant hit first, sharpened by a wash of guava that keeps the citrus from feeling one-note. That tropical edge is what sets it apart from most fresh fragrances at this price: instead of settling into generic "clean citrus," it stays slightly juicy and unexpected through the first twenty minutes on skin. The heart softens things with orange blossom and sandalwood, moving the fragrance from sharp to smooth without losing energy, and the dry-down is where it earns its staying power — musk, tonka bean and ambergris build a soft, faintly sweet base that reads far warmer than the citrus opening suggests. It's an easy fragrance to reach for daily, and versatile enough to carry from a warm afternoon into an evening out. If you like the way citrus-and-spice fragrances wear from our Rasasi collection, this is a strong addition to that rotation.
The Inspiration Behind Hawas Sapphire
Rasasi built Hawas Sapphire around the image of a sapphire-blue wave breaking beneath an open sky — an ocean-and-lightning idea that shows up in the fragrance as a contrast between the sharp, bright citrus opening and the warmer, more grounded base underneath. It's a fitting concept for a fragrance that's designed to move: fresh enough for daytime, with enough spice and depth in the base to hold up once the sun goes down. Fragrance families like this — bright citrus over a musky, woody base — tend to be some of the most versatile in a UK wardrobe, since they read as appropriate for office wear one day and a warm-weather evening the next. If notes like this are new territory for you, our Scent Finder can help narrow down whether a fruity-citrus profile actually suits how you usually wear fragrance.
Who Hawas Sapphire Is For
Hawas Sapphire is presented by Rasasi as a fragrance for women and men, and the profile backs that up — the citrus-fruit opening and musky-woody base don't lean hard into traditionally "masculine" or "feminine" territory, which is part of what makes it easy to recommend broadly. That said, fragrance is personal: how a scent wears depends on skin chemistry, personal taste and what you're used to reaching for, so the best way to know if Hawas Sapphire suits you is to try it rather than take any gendered framing as a rule. It's best suited to spring and summer, daytime wear, and the kind of warm-weather occasions — travel, casual outings, evening gatherings — where you want something that feels energetic without being heavy. Browse the rest of our New In collection if you're building out a warm-weather rotation alongside it.
Hawas Sapphire FAQs
What does Rasasi Hawas Sapphire smell like?
Hawas Sapphire opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and guava, develops into a heart of orange
blossom and sandalwood, and settles into a base of musk, tonka bean and ambergris — a Floral
Fruity fragrance with a fresh, slightly spiced character.
Is Hawas Sapphire a men's or women's fragrance?
Rasasi presents Hawas Sapphire as a unisex fragrance for both women and men. Fragrance is
personal, so the best way to know if it suits you is to try it rather than follow gendered
labelling alone.
When should I wear Hawas Sapphire?
It's best suited to spring and summer, daytime wear, and warm-weather occasions like travel and
casual outings, though its spicy base allows it to carry into evening wear too.
How much does Rasasi Hawas Sapphire cost in the UK?
The 100ml Eau de Parfum is priced at £39.99 at Scent of the Dunes.
Can I buy Rasasi Hawas Sapphire in the UK?
Yes. Rasasi Hawas Sapphire is available in the UK from Scent of the Dunes as a 100ml Eau de
Parfum, with free UK shipping on every order.