Rasasi Perfumes in Canada — Brand Guide & Hawas Line

Sara Sakina stocks Rasasi perfumes in Canada, including the full Hawas line, with CAD pricing, shipping from Ontario, and a counter at Oakville Place (Unit 242, 240 Leighland Ave, Oakville) where every Rasasi fragrance in stock can be tested on skin before buying.

Who is Rasasi?

Rasasi Perfumes is a family-run Emirati fragrance house founded in 1979 by Abdul Razzak Kalsekar in Deira, Dubai, and now led by the family's third generation. It manufactures in a ~12,500 m² facility in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone (since 1986), operates 165+ mono-brand showrooms concentrated in the Gulf, and distributes to more than 60 countries. Stylistically, Rasasi bridges traditional Arabian perfumery — oud, bukhoor, attar oils, rich amber and rose — with accessible Western-style eau de parfums. Its best-known lines include Hawas, La Yuqawam, Daarej, Al Wisam, Blue Lady and Arabian Prive.

The Hawas line, at a glance

Hawas (Arabic for "desire") launched in 2015 with Hawas for Him, a fresh fruity-aquatic that became the house's international bestseller, and has since grown into a large flanker family. What Sara Sakina carries:

• Hawas for Him (2015) — the original: crisp apple and citrus over salty ambergris, driftwood and musk. Fruity Aquatic; 6–8 h; moderate sillage. The warm-weather signature.
• Hawas Ice (2023) — the coldest cut: frozen apple, star anise, marine breeze, crystal moss. Fruity Aquatic; 6–8 h; moderate.
• Hawas for Her (2015) — pomegranate and red apple over powdery iris-jasmine and praline; perfumery credited to Claire Liégent and Dominique Ropion. Fruity Gourmand; 6–8 h.
• Hawas Black (2024) — the night-out one: pineapple-citrus over cedar, patchouli and dry oakmoss. Fruity Chypre; 10–12 h; strong.
• Hawas Elixir (2024) — mint and mugwort into dark chocolate, lavender, vanilla and tonka. Aromatic Gourmand; 10–12 h; strong. The cold-weather pick.
• Hawas Fire (2025) — clary sage, jasmine and sea notes over salty ambergris and mineral amber. Aromatic Amber; 8–10 h.
• Hawas Kobra (2025) — citrus-ginger and spiced green tea over musky amber woods. Citrus Aromatic; 8–12 h; strong.
• Hawas London (2026) — saffron-rose and soft incense over amber, vanilla and pale woods. Woody Floral Amber; 8–10 h; strong. The elegant outlier of the line.
• Hawas Majestic (2026) — lemon, rhubarb and pink pepper over a ginger-rum heart and mossy cedar. Citrus Aromatic.
• Hawas Chrome (2026) — peach, mango and passion fruit on clean amber-vanilla-musk. Fruity Amber.
• Hawas Reina (2026) — the women's gourmand flanker: cinnamon-apricot, coconut, coffee, sugared vanilla-sandalwood. Fruity Gourmand.
• Hawas for Him Gift Set and Hawas Ice Gift Set — boxed sets built around the two flagships.

Browse the full Rasasi collection for live availability and pricing.

Buying Rasasi in Canada

All prices are in Canadian dollars and orders ship from Ontario, with free Canadian shipping over $99. Fragrances can be tested in person at the Sara Sakina counter in Oakville Place, Oakville — staff do scent matching, so you can compare Hawas flankers side by side before choosing. Every bottle is sealed retail stock whose batch code can be checked against the packaging; fragrance sales are final (damaged or factory-defective items are covered within 24 hours of delivery with photos — see the authenticity guarantee and refund policy for exact terms).

Frequently asked questions

Is Rasasi a legit perfume brand?

Yes. Rasasi is one of the oldest fragrance houses in the UAE, founded in 1979, with its own manufacturing facility in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone and 165+ of its own retail showrooms. It is an original design house, not a replica maker.

Where can I buy Hawas in Canada?

Sara Sakina stocks the Hawas line online at sarasakina.com with CAD pricing and Ontario shipping, and in person at Oakville Place in Oakville, where testers are available.

Which Hawas lasts the longest?

Hawas Black and Hawas Elixir lead the line at roughly 10–12 hours on skin with strong sillage. Hawas Kobra reports 8–12 hours and can persist on clothing into the next day. The original Hawas for Him and Hawas Ice are lighter, at about 6–8 hours.

Which Hawas is best for summer, and which for winter?

For heat: Hawas for Him, Hawas Ice or Hawas Chrome — all bright, fruity and fresh. For cold weather: Hawas Elixir (chocolate-lavender-vanilla) or Hawas London (saffron-rose-amber); Hawas Reina is the winter pick for her.

How can I tell my Hawas is authentic?

Check that the bottle is factory-sealed, that the batch code on the bottle matches the one printed on the box, and buy from a retailer who will show you the codes before purchase — Sara Sakina does this on request, in store or by message.