Fragrance comparison

Hawas Tropical vs Kaaf

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 1,878 ratings analysed

5 wins

Hawas Tropical

Rasasi

4.28768 votes

Rank #121 SweetGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

2%scent match

Clearly different

Kaaf

Ahmed Al Maghribi · 2022

4.211,110 votes

Rank #138 LavenderMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hawas Tropical takes 5 of 7 categories.

Hawas Tropical
Choose it for a sweet and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Kaaf
Choose it for a lavender and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hawas Tropical5/7

Kaaf2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hawas TropicalRasasi

KaafAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 768 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

4.21/ 5 · 1,110 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerHawas TropicalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

21%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

600 votes

53%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

787 votes

Category winnerHawas TropicalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHawas Tropical

SillageHawas Tropical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value83

Category winnerKaafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet100%

green92%

coconut84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

lavender100%

musky98%

ozonic81%

aquatic79%

powdery72%

white floral71%

Scent match2%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Coconut WaterFig LeafGinger

Heart

CoconutFigMint

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top

Lily of the ValleyJasmineLotusLavenderWatermelonSicilian OrangeRed Fruits

Heart

White MuskSandalwoodAmbroxan

Base

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InformationalShared notesSandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night35

Category winnerKaafMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex19

Women4

Men75

Unisex22

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Overall rank#138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews190

Category winnerHawas TropicalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hawas Tropical by Rasasi is a vibrant, aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a refreshing blend of coconut water and green fig leaf. It excels as a summer scent, offering a creamy yet crisp experience that feels right at home on the beach. Perfect for those who want a tropical escape without sacrificing performance …

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Kaaf is a fresh, musky blue fragrance with a strong shower-clean feel. Most wearers get a sharp hit of lavender, watery fruit and airy florals first, then a long musky ambroxan drydown that smells clean, soapy and slightly woody. It suits people who enjoy bold everyday freshies, especially for warm weather, gym wear a…

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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 Tropical or Kaaf?

Hawas Tropical takes 5 of 7 categories. Hawas Tropical is rated 4.28/5 from 768 votes; Kaaf is rated 4.21/5 from 1,110 votes. Choose Hawas Tropical for a sweet and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Kaaf for a lavender and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hawas Tropical or Kaaf?

They last about the same: Hawas Tropical 77/100, Kaaf 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hawas Tropical or Kaaf?

Projection is very close: Hawas Tropical 69/100, Kaaf 67/100 for sillage.

Do Hawas Tropical and Kaaf smell similar?

Clearly different: a 2% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Sandalwood.

Is Hawas Tropical or Kaaf better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hawas Tropical is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaaf is the stronger pick. Kaaf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hawas Tropical and Kaaf?

Hawas Tropical has top notes of Coconut Water, Fig Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Coconut, Fig and Mint, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. Kaaf has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Lotus and Lavender, heart notes of White Musk, Sandalwood and Ambroxan.