Fragrance comparison

Hawas Pink vs Cotton Candy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hawas Pink

Rasasi

4.2137 votes

Rank #9,284 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Cotton Candy

Gulf Orchid

3.7480 votes

Rank #13,357 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hawas Pink takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hawas Pink
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cotton Candy
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hawas Pink6/7

Cotton Candy1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hawas PinkRasasi

Cotton CandyGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 40%Had 3%Want 57%

3.74/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 56%

Category winnerHawas PinkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

19%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

26%Love

40%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerHawas PinkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityHawas Pink

SillageHawas Pink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value70

Category winnerHawas PinkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

cinnamon84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

caramel77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonNutmegNeroli

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomMarshmallow

Base

VanillaCotton CandyTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

RoseCotton CandyLily of the ValleyNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomMuskVioletMarshmallow

Base5-7 hrs

Powdery NotesCaramelAmberMilk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange Blossom, Marshmallow and Cotton Candy. Durations are only published for Cotton Candy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer47

Fall100

Winter73

Day83

Night100

Spring97

Summer100

Fall70

Winter47

Day100

Night41

Category winnerCotton CandyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men4

Unisex11

Women84

Casual 40%Work 25%Date 21%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#13,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerHawas PinkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hawas Pink by Rasasi is a sweet floral gourmand introduced in 2025. It opens with cinnamon and nutmeg spice before settling into a heart of tuberose and marshmallow. The base relies on vanilla, tonka bean, and cotton candy to create a creamy, long-lasting sugary finish that performs well in cooler weather or for eveni…

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Gulf Orchid Cotton Candy opens with an immediate burst of spun sugar, neroli, and dewy lily of the valley. It avoids sticky syrup. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into a plush cloud of airy marshmallow, candied violet, and clean white florals. You get the sweetness of fairground treats tempered by…

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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, Hawas Pink or Cotton Candy?

Hawas Pink takes 6 of 7 categories. Hawas Pink is rated 4.21/5 from 37 votes; Cotton Candy is rated 3.74/5 from 80 votes. Choose Hawas Pink for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cotton Candy for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hawas Pink or Cotton Candy?

Hawas Pink lasts longest (Hawas Pink 77/100, Cotton Candy 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hawas Pink or Cotton Candy?

Hawas Pink projects furthest (Hawas Pink 69/100, Cotton Candy 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hawas Pink and Cotton Candy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange Blossom, Marshmallow and Cotton Candy.

Is Hawas Pink or Cotton Candy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cotton Candy is the stronger pick. For winter, Hawas Pink is the stronger pick. Hawas Pink suits evening wear; Cotton Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hawas Pink and Cotton Candy?

Hawas Pink has top notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Neroli, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Marshmallow, a base of Vanilla, Cotton Candy and Tonka Bean. Cotton Candy has top notes of Rose, Cotton Candy, Lily of the Valley and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Musk, Violet and Marshmallow, a base of Powdery Notes, Caramel, Amber and Milk.