Fragrance comparison

Surur vs Hawas Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,458 ratings analysed

Surur

Risala

4.673 votes

Rank #53,020 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Hawas Black

Rasasi

4.122,455 votes

Rank #78 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hawas Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Surur
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hawas Black
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Surur0/4

Hawas Black4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SururRisala

Hawas BlackRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

4.12/ 5 · 2,455 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

58%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

1,973 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityHawas Black

SillageHawas Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerHawas BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus91%

mossy83%

earthy74%

fresh spicy65%

fruity56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

White Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberWoody Notes

Top

BergamotPineappleGrapefruit

Heart

PatchouliCedarwoodJasmine

Base

OakmossWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Patchouli, Amber and Woody Notes. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men92

Unisex5

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#78

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews364

Category winnerHawas BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Surur by Risala is a citrus-ambery woody scent with a bright grapefruit opening and a softer white floral heart. It settles into patchouli, amber, and dry woods, giving it a warm, lightly earthy finish. It looks best suited to shoppers who want a modern unisex fragrance that feels fresh at first, then smoother and mo…

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Hawas Black is a bold, aromatic fruity fragrance for men, centered around a sharp pineapple and bergamot opening. It settles into a robust, woody structure defined by oakmoss and patchouli, making it a powerful choice for those who favor high-performance, assertive scents in professional or outdoor settings during coo…

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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, Surur or Hawas Black?

Hawas Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Surur is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Hawas Black is rated 4.12/5 from 2,455 votes. Choose Surur for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hawas Black for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Surur or Hawas Black?

Hawas Black lasts longest (Hawas Black 80/100, Surur 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Surur or Hawas Black?

Hawas Black projects furthest (Hawas Black 72/100, Surur 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Surur and Hawas Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Patchouli, Amber and Woody Notes.

Is Surur or Hawas Black better for summer or winter?

Surur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Surur and Hawas Black?

Surur has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of White Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Woody Notes. Hawas Black has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Amber.