Fragrance comparison

Hawaas vs Strike

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Hawaas

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #67,785 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Strike

Rasasi

5.001 votes

Rank #54,600 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Strike takes 1 of 1 categories.

Hawaas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Strike
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Hawaas0/1

Strike1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HawaasNabeel

StrikeRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

herbal61%

sweet100%

amber92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy 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

Top

Sweet NotesSaffronOrange

Heart

AmberWhite FlowersFir Resin

Base

OakmossPraline

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Saffron, Amber and Oakmoss. 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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStrikeHigher 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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Strike by Rasasi is a warm, woody fragrance for men launched in 2023. It centers on an amber and praline accord, bolstered by saffron and fir resin. This scent profile offers a sweet and slightly spicy presence that transitions well from daytime wear into evening occasions. It works best in moderate temperatures where…

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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 Strike?

Strike takes 1 of 1 categories. Hawaas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Strike is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hawaas for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Strike for a sweet and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Hawaas and Strike smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Saffron, Amber and Oakmoss.

Is Hawaas or Strike better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hawaas and Strike?

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. Strike has top notes of Sweet Notes, Saffron and Orange, heart notes of Amber, White Flowers and Fir Resin, a base of Oakmoss and Praline.