Fragrance comparison

Ex Voto vs Hawaas

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Ex Voto

Varriale Profumi

4.004 votes

Rank #55,988 PowderyCitrus

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Hawaas

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #60,770 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Ex Voto2/4

Hawaas2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ex VotoVarriale Profumi

HawaasNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 45%Had 5%Want 50%

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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEx Voto

SillageHawaas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHawaasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

herbal61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Talc

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskPatchouliVetiverAmber

Top

MarigoldRoseWhite FlowersOriental notesJasmineLemonBergamotSaffron

Heart

SageCardamomCedarCashmirwoodYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

VetiverGurjan balsamPrecious WoodsPatchouliWhite MuskAmberOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon and White Musk. Durations are only published for Ex Voto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEx VotoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Voto by Varriale Profumi delivers an unusual collision of bright Mediterranean zest and vintage barber-soft powder. The first spritz unleashes a tart burst of sun-drenched lemon and sharp bergamot, rounded by a touch of sunny ylang-ylang. Within minutes, the zesty sparkle yields to a dense, pillowy heart of cosmeti…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ex Voto or Hawaas?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ex Voto is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Hawaas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ex Voto for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hawaas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ex Voto or Hawaas?

Ex Voto lasts longest (Ex Voto 76/100, Hawaas 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ex Voto or Hawaas?

Hawaas projects furthest (Hawaas 63/100, Ex Voto 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ex Voto and Hawaas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon and White Musk.

Is Ex Voto or Hawaas better for summer or winter?

Ex Voto suits daytime wear; Hawaas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ex Voto and Hawaas?

Ex Voto has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Talc, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. 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.