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Hawas Elixir vs Virilis

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

Updated 838 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hawas Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Hawas Elixir

    Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Virilis

    Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hawas Elixir5/7
Virilis1/7
Ratings & consensus
Hawas Elixir
Community sentiment
Hawas Elixir
Longevity
Hawas Elixir
Sillage & projection
Hawas Elixir
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Virilis
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
VirilisPARIS CORNER
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.31/ 5 · 796 votes
Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%
4.38/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%
Category winnerHawas ElixirRating 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

60%Love
24%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerHawas ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityHawas Elixir

SillageHawas Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value81
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
lavender77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both vanilla, aromatic and fresh 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
Top45 to 60 minutes
LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Artemisia and Lavender. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerVirilisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex14
Women2
Men82
Unisex11
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#25,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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 →

Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hawas Elixir or Virilis?

Hawas Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Hawas Elixir is rated 4.31/5 from 796 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose Hawas Elixir for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hawas Elixir or Virilis?

Hawas Elixir lasts longest (Hawas Elixir 80/100, Virilis 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hawas Elixir or Virilis?

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

Do Hawas Elixir and Virilis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Artemisia and Lavender.

Is Hawas Elixir or Virilis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Virilis is the stronger pick. For winter, Hawas Elixir is the stronger pick. Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hawas Elixir and Virilis?

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. Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk.

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