Rasasi Hawas Majestic
Unisex · EDP · £60
Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.
Description
2026 Rasasi Hawas Majestic eau de parfum captures the DNA of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, opening on airy mineral citrus before revealing a saffron jasmine heart over an amberwood ambroxan base. Product Overview Rasasi Hawas Majestic arrives in 2026 as one of the most premium releases in the current Hawas expansion, a mineral amber eau de parfum housed in a striking black and red bottle presentation. It retails at approximately £60 / $76 for 100ml, sitting at the slight premium tier above the £55 core Hawas pricing, reflecting its positioning as a high end concept within the line. Majestic shifts the wider Hawas collection into genuinely luxury aesthetic territory, drawing its inspiration from Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, one of the most referenced fragrances in modern perfumery. Where much of the Hawas range leans on fruity sweetness or aquatic freshness, Majestic instead offers an airy, mineral, ambroxan driven alternative built for red carpet presence. It is designed to deliver a grand, room filling character that feels distinctly separate from the rest of the line's more casual entries. Scent Profile Majestic opens with an airy, mineral freshness carried by mandarin and crisp citrus notes, immediately establishing a lighter, more transparent character than the fruitier Hawas releases. The heart reveals a highly addictive combination of exotic saffron, soft jasmine and fruity accords, the point where the fragrance's Baccarat Rouge inspired identity becomes most apparent. As it settles, amberwood, ambroxan, musk and cedarwood take over, building a sweet, airy trail that reads simultaneously warm and weightless. The ambroxan in particular gives Majestic its signature skin close radiance rather than a heavy, dense finish. Technical Structure and Development The composition follows a mineral amber arc, opening cool and citrus bright before transitioning into a saffron rich heart and finally settling into an ambroxan dominant base. Top notes of mandarin, citrus notes and mineral notes are engineered for a light, airy first impression rather than a loud fruity blast. The heart of saffron, jasmine and fruity accords bridges gradually, softening the initial freshness into something warmer and more addictive. The amberwood, ambroxan, musk and cedarwood base develops over several hours into a room filling sillage that is central to the fragrance's identity. Performance Majestic is built for room filling sillage and permanent longevity, with wear reports consistently landing at 10+ hours. As a new 2026 release, this reflects early testing rather than long term community consensus, but the ambroxan heavy base is already being described in beast mode terms, consistent with the performance reputation of its Baccarat Rouge inspiration. Wear Scenarios Majestic is built for regal, red carpet occasions, making it a strong fit for formal events and nightlife where a fragrance needs to command attention without relying on sweetness or fruit. It works well as a signature scent for evenings where luxury and presence matter more than casual versatility. Scent Family Positioning Hawas Majestic sits in the Mineral Amber family, a lane defined by airy citrus, saffron warmth and radiant ambroxan rather than fruity sweetness or aquatic transparency. It bridges Middle Eastern projection strength with the transparent, skin close luxury character that made Baccarat Rouge 540 a modern reference point. Within that lane it reads as the most conceptually ambitious release currently in the Hawas line. Inspired By and Style Comparisons Hawas Majestic draws direct inspiration from Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, translating its saffron, jasmine and ambroxan signature into an accessible Hawas price point. Because Majestic is a brand new release, a full community DNA accuracy consensus has not yet formed, but early impressions consistently highlight the ambroxan driven radiance and saffron warmth as close touchpoints to the Baccarat Rouge original. The comparison is strongest in the heart and base, where the ambroxan character dominates. Flankers and Variations Majestic stands apart from the rest of the Hawas range as its dedicated luxury amber entry, distinct from the fruity sweetness of Hawas Chrome and the marine intensity of Hawas La Mer. It shares conceptual ambition with Hawas Lava Gold as one of the line's more premium, oriental leaning releases, though Majestic stays firmly in mineral amber territory rather than moving into leather and oud. Market and Community Reception Hawas Majestic launched as part of Rasasi's large mid 2026 Hawas rollout and is available through verified Middle Eastern fragrance distributors including Intense Oud and FragranceX. Given the enduring cult status of Baccarat Rouge 540 across TikTok and Reddit fragrance communities, early attention on Majestic has been strong, though as with the rest of this rollout, reception so far reflects opening impressions rather than settled long term consensus. At £60 / $76, Majestic offers a dramatically more accessible route into that saffron ambroxan lane, and early buzz suggests it is being positioned as one of the standout releases in the current Hawas expansion.
Notes
Top Notes
- Mandarin
- Citrus Notes
- Mineral Notes
Heart Notes
- Saffron
- Jasmine
- Fruity Notes
Base Notes
- Amberwood
- Ambroxan
- Musk
- Cedarwood
Main Accords
Tags
Vibes
Occasions
Performance
Atlas Match
Best Notes Match
Zimaya Bouquet Red
Shared notes: Saffron, Jasmine
From This Brand
Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme
Same DNA Style
Al Haramain Amber Oud Rouge
Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
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Atlas Insight
Why It Stands Out
Hawas Majestic offers a elevated take on the modern mineral-amber aesthetic. It captures that airy, room-filling sweetness of Baccarat Rouge 540 while introducing a distinct mandarin and citrus brightness that feels fresh and grand.
Who Should Buy It
Those seeking a signature scent that commands attention without being overtly heavy. It is built for someone who wants the iconic airy sweetness of high-end perfumery but prefers a more modern, mineral-forward and aquatic character.
Who Should Skip It
If you are already saturated with the ubiquitous Baccarat Rouge 540 scent profile, this will feel derivative. Its heavy reliance on ambroxan and sweet amber can also become cloying if you prefer subtle or truly naturalistic scents.
Compared With the Original
It acts as a more accessible, slightly sharper interpretation of the original. Where the original focuses on a dense, sugary saffron-amber heart, Majestic emphasizes an airy mineral-citrus opening that feels more contemporary.
Best Alternative If This Isn't for You
If you want the mineral-amber brightness without the generic sweetness, Armaf Club De Nuit Untold is the natural next step. It moves into refined gourmand territory, emphasizing candied amber and florals rather than mineral notes.