Fragrance comparison

Sofisticata vs Hawaas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Sofisticata

Antonio Croce

3.339 votes

Rank #61,934 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Hawaas

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #67,785 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sofisticata
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Hawaas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Sofisticata2/4

Hawaas2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofisticataAntonio Croce

HawaasNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHawaas

SillageSofisticata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHawaasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

amber84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

herbal61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesLemon

Heart

RoseWhite FlowersSpun Sugar

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaWhite MuskPrecious WoodsAmber

Top

MarigoldRoseWhite FlowersOriental notesJasmineLemonBergamotSaffron

Heart

SageCardamomCedarCashmirwoodYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

VetiverGurjan balsamPrecious WoodsPatchouliWhite MuskAmberOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, White Flowers and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,934

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSofisticataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sofisticata is a sweet floral amber built around vanilla, rose, white florals and soft musk. It opens brighter than the core suggests, with watery notes and lemon adding a light lift before the scent settles into a sugary rose and creamy tonka dry-down. On skin, it usually reads feminine, smooth and fairly plush rathe…

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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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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, Sofisticata or Hawaas?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sofisticata is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes; Hawaas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sofisticata for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Hawaas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofisticata or Hawaas?

Hawaas lasts longest (Hawaas 73/100, Sofisticata 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofisticata or Hawaas?

Sofisticata projects furthest (Sofisticata 75/100, Hawaas 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofisticata and Hawaas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, White Flowers and White Musk.

Is Sofisticata or Hawaas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sofisticata and Hawaas?

Sofisticata has top notes of Watery Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, White Flowers and Spun Sugar, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, White Musk and Precious Woods. 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.