Fragrance comparison

Chaos vs Hawaas

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 309 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chaos

Vertus

3.70305 votes

Rank #4,371 WoodyMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Hawaas

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #68,541 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chaos takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chaos
Choose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Hawaas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chaos3/4

Hawaas1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chaos
Sillage & projection: Chaos
Value for money: Hawaas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chaos

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ChaosVertus

HawaasNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

17%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

14%Hate

305 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage87

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityChaos

SillageChaos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHawaasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

herbal61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesLemon

Heart

PatchouliJasmineWhite Flowers

Base

Woody NotesAmbergrisOakmoss

Top

MarigoldRoseWhite FlowersOriental notesJasmineLemonBergamotSaffron

Heart

SageCardamomCedarCashmirwoodYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

VetiverGurjan balsamPrecious WoodsPatchouliWhite MuskAmberOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesLemon, Patchouli, Jasmine and White Flowers. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex30

Women4

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#68,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChaosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chaos by Vertus pairs a sharp splash of lemon and salty marine notes with a heavy, dry base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is a powerful unisex fragrance built for those who want a fresh scent that does not fade in summer heat. The scent wears like a salty ocean breeze blowing over damp, woody shores.

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Hawaas by Nabeel reads as a rich woody oriental with a floral, spicy top and a warmer, resinous dry-down. Rose, saffron, jasmine and citrus brighten the opening, then honey, cardamom and cedar add weight before leather, patchouli, amber and sandalwood take over. It may suit shoppers who enjoy traditional, dressier sc…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chaos or Hawaas?

Chaos takes 3 of 4 categories. Chaos is rated 3.70/5 from 305 votes; Hawaas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chaos for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Hawaas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaos or Hawaas?

Chaos lasts longest (Chaos 92/100, Hawaas 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chaos or Hawaas?

Chaos projects furthest (Chaos 87/100, Hawaas 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaos and Hawaas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Patchouli, Jasmine and White Flowers.

Is Chaos or Hawaas better for summer or winter?

Hawaas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chaos and Hawaas?

Chaos has top notes of Sea Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris and Oakmoss. Hawaas has top notes of Marigold, Rose, White Flowers and Oriental notes, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Cedar and Cashmirwood, a base of Vetiver, Gurjan balsam, Precious Woods and Patchouli.