Fragrance comparison

Hawaas vs Nusantara

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Hawaas

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #59,272 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Nusantara

Bahfamsn Fragrance

4.001 votes

Rank #50,181 LeatherPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nusantara takes 4 of 4 categories.

Hawaas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Nusantara
Choose it for a leather and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hawaas0/4

Nusantara4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HawaasNabeel

NusantaraBahfamsn Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNusantara

SillageNusantara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNusantaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

herbal61%

leather100%

patchouli92%

rose84%

woody77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldRoseWhite FlowersOriental notesJasmineLemonBergamotSaffron

Heart

SageCardamomCedarCashmirwoodYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

VetiverGurjan balsamPrecious WoodsPatchouliWhite MuskAmberOakmossLeather

Top

Rose

Heart

Leather

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Patchouli and Leather. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,181

PerfumerKriss Mokhtar, Sonali Said

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNusantaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Nusantara by Bahfamsn Fragrance is a bold chypre floral that leans on deep leather and earthy patchouli. It creates a dark, resonant atmosphere suited for evening wear in cooler months. The rose opening brings a sharp, crisp floral edge before settling into a grounded, woody leather base that lasts through long nights…

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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, Hawaas or Nusantara?

Nusantara takes 4 of 4 categories. Hawaas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Nusantara is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hawaas for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Nusantara for a leather and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hawaas or Nusantara?

Nusantara lasts longest (Nusantara 80/100, Hawaas 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hawaas or Nusantara?

Nusantara projects furthest (Nusantara 75/100, Hawaas 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hawaas and Nusantara smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Hawaas or Nusantara better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hawaas and Nusantara?

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. Nusantara has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Leather, a base of Patchouli.