Fragrance comparison

Hawas Elixir vs Alexandre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 800 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hawas Elixir

Rasasi

4.31796 votes

Rank #70 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Alexandre

Prudence Paris

3.004 votes

Rank #68,190 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hawas Elixir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hawas Elixir
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Alexandre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hawas Elixir2/3

Alexandre0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hawas ElixirRasasi

AlexandrePrudence Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 796 votes

Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

22%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

683 votes

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHawas Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

lavender69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamotArtemisia

Heart

Dark ChocolateLavenderBenzoin

Base

VanillaTonka BeanWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrange BlossomCinnamonCumin

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarAmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Artemisia and Lavender. Durations are only published for Alexandre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex14

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#68,190

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHawas ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hawas Elixir by Rasasi is a bold vanilla and mint fragrance that balances deep sweetness with fresh, sharp energy. Launched in 2024, it is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a modern, long-lasting scent. It performs exceptionally well in cold weather or during evening events, making it a reliable pick for dates or …

Reviews →

Alexandre by Prudence Paris opens with a lively snap of spearmint, zesty bergamot, and herbal artemisia that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop on a crisp morning. As the initial brightness settles over the first half hour, aromatic French lavender joins forces with sweet orange blossom, grounded by warm …

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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, Hawas Elixir or Alexandre?

Hawas Elixir takes 2 of 3 categories. Hawas Elixir is rated 4.31/5 from 796 votes; Alexandre is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Hawas Elixir for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Alexandre for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hawas Elixir or Alexandre?

They last about the same: Hawas Elixir 80/100, Alexandre 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hawas Elixir or Alexandre?

Projection is very close: Hawas Elixir 71/100, Alexandre 70/100 for sillage.

Do Hawas Elixir and Alexandre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Artemisia and Lavender.

Is Hawas Elixir or Alexandre better for summer or winter?

Alexandre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hawas Elixir and Alexandre?

Hawas Elixir has top notes of Mint, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Lavender and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and White Musk. Alexandre has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.