Fragrance comparison

Epic vs Hawaas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Epic

Blackglama

3.9020 votes

Rank #24,292 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Hawaas

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #68,382 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hawaas takes 2 of 3 categories.

Epic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Hawaas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Epic1/3

Hawaas2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpicBlackglama

HawaasNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

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

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHawaas

SillageHawaas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

herbal61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageApricotYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base

OakmossSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

MarigoldRoseWhite FlowersOriental notesJasmineLemonBergamotSaffron

Heart

SageCardamomCedarCashmirwoodYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

VetiverGurjan balsamPrecious WoodsPatchouliWhite MuskAmberOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesSage, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,292

PerfumerVincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#68,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackglama Epic hits the skin with a sharp, herbal pop of sage and tart apricot before settling into a warm floral heart of osmanthus, peony, and lily-of-the-valley. Created by perfumer Vincent Kuczinski in 2013, this oriental floral avoids modern sugary cliches by grounding its lush garden blossoms in an earthy base …

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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, Epic or Hawaas?

Hawaas takes 2 of 3 categories. Epic is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes; Hawaas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Epic for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Hawaas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic or Hawaas?

They last about the same: Hawaas 73/100, Epic 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Epic or Hawaas?

Projection is very close: Hawaas 63/100, Epic 62/100 for sillage.

Do Epic and Hawaas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Epic or Hawaas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Epic and Hawaas?

Epic has top notes of Sage, Apricot, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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.