Fragrance comparison

Hawaas vs Soothing Zephyr

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Hawaas

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #66,145 WoodyAromatic

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Soothing Zephyr

PARIS CORNER

3.7942 votes

Rank #20,615 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Hawaas2/4

Soothing Zephyr2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HawaasNabeel

Soothing ZephyrPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

3.79/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 44%

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

29%Love

40%Like

19%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityHawaas

SillageHawaas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSoothing ZephyrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

herbal61%

musky100%

amber92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Jasmine

Heart1 to 2 hours

Tonka BeanAmber

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskPrecious WoodsOakmoss

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Precious Woods, Amber and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Soothing Zephyr, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall84

Winter53

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men12

Unisex81

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSoothing ZephyrHigher 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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Soothing Zephyr by Paris Corner presents a crisp, clean take on oriental floral styling. The scent opens with a brisk jasmine that carries a cool, almost metallic freshness rather than heavy floral sweetness. As the initial brightness settles, warm amber and tonka bean introduce a gentle sweetness that balances the fl…

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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, Hawaas or Soothing Zephyr?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hawaas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Soothing Zephyr is rated 3.79/5 from 42 votes. Choose Hawaas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Soothing Zephyr for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hawaas or Soothing Zephyr?

Hawaas lasts longest (Hawaas 73/100, Soothing Zephyr 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hawaas or Soothing Zephyr?

Hawaas projects furthest (Hawaas 63/100, Soothing Zephyr 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hawaas and Soothing Zephyr smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Precious Woods, Amber and Oakmoss.

Is Hawaas or Soothing Zephyr better for summer or winter?

Hawaas suits day or night wear; Soothing Zephyr suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hawaas and Soothing Zephyr?

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. Soothing Zephyr has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Amber, a base of Musk, Precious Woods and Oakmoss.