Rasasi Hawas Thunder
Masculine · EDP · £55
Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu.
Description
2026 Rasasi Hawas Thunder eau de parfum captures the DNA of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu, opening on tart green apple and fiery ginger before settling into a mineral ambergris and tonka vanilla base. Product Overview Rasasi Hawas Thunder arrives in 2026 as one of the most polarising and heavily debated flankers in the entire Hawas expansion, a fresh spicy woody eau de parfum that breaks drastically away from the sticky sweet bubblegum DNA of the original Hawas For Him. It ships in the heavy metallic chrome bottle with lightning bolt etchings that marks it out visually from the rest of the line, retailing at approximately £55 / $70 for 100ml. Thunder is a close, community verified dupe of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu, landing around 85 percent scent similarity to the designer original according to Fragrantica and Reddit reviewers. Where most of the Hawas range leans into synthetic hyper masculine sweetness, Thunder targets an entirely different lane built around bright, dry, herbal sophistication. Scent Profile Thunder opens with an intense, bracing surge of tart green apple, fresh ginger and zesty bergamot, with the ginger delivering a fiery, crisp heat that reads electric rather than sweet. The heart moves into a highly distinctive, slightly bitter aromatic core built around mate leaf, orange blossom and a soft touch of peony, with the mate adding an earthy, tea like texture that sets Thunder apart from anything else in the Hawas line. The dry down settles into a thick, warming base of mineral ambergris, sweet tonka bean, cedarwood, vanilla and clean musk, with a slightly powdery, thicker sweetness lingering underneath compared to the smoother YSL original. Technical Structure and Development The composition follows a fresh spicy woody arc, opening sharp and citrus driven before deepening into an earthy, tea like aromatic heart. Top notes of apple, bergamot, ginger, cedarwood and mandarin orange are engineered for an immediate, high definition first impression. The heart of mate, peony, orange blossom and patchouli bridges into genuinely unique territory, the mate leaf grounding the composition in a way that distinguishes Thunder from every fresher, fruitier Hawas release. The base of ambergris, tonka bean, cedarwood, vanilla and musk develops into a warm, mineral rich foundation. Maceration is worth noting here, experienced wearers report the bottle needs 6 to 8 weeks to settle before the base notes fully smooth out into their intended richer, more premium form. Performance Thunder operates as a heavy projecting performance piece, with wearers reporting 8 to 10+ hours on skin, true to the Rasasi house reputation. Community feedback also notes it locks onto clothing well beyond that window. It creates a smooth, professional, enveloping scent bubble rather than a room choking blast, making it a more restrained performer than the typical Hawas beast mode screamer. Wear Scenarios Thunder is built for daytime professional wear and casual spring or autumn transitions, where its ginger citrus opening and dry aromatic heart feel intentional rather than overpowering. It also works well outdoors, where the ginger catches the breeze and keeps the fragrance feeling alive rather than static. Scent Family Positioning Hawas Thunder sits in the Fresh Spicy Woody family, a lane defined by ginger citrus brightness, earthy mate and a mineral ambergris base rather than the fruity sweetness or aquatic freshness that dominates most of the Hawas range. It bridges Middle Eastern projection strength with the polished, bergamot driven sophistication of modern designer fresh fragrances. Within that lane it reads as the most conceptually distinct and divisive release currently in the collection. Inspired By and Style Comparisons Hawas Thunder is a close, verified dupe of Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu, sharing the bergamot, orange blossom and woody amber DNA at the heart of that fragrance with around 85 percent similarity according to community consensus on Fragrantica and Reddit. The main differences sit in the opening, where Thunder runs sharper and zingier thanks to added ginger and crisp apple, and in the background, where it carries a slightly thicker, more powdery bubblegum undertone compared to the smoother YSL original. Within the wider clone space it is also frequently compared to Dumont Nitro Elixir, with reviewers consistently rating Thunder as the closer, more accurate one to one match to the actual YSL DNA. Flankers and Variations Thunder stands apart from the rest of the Hawas range as its most conceptually daring release, sharing none of the fruity sweetness of Hawas Chrome or Hawas Sapphire and none of the marine intensity of Hawas La Mer. It is best understood alongside Hawas Kobra as one of the line's clean, citrus led daytime options, though Thunder pushes considerably further into dry, herbal, mate driven territory than Kobra's simpler aromatic freshness. Market and Community Reception Hawas Thunder has generated genuinely divided reaction since launch. Some early Reddit buyers found the prominent floral and mate notes came off too flowery or earthy compared to the synthetic sweetness they expected from the Hawas name, while others rate it as their favourite release in the entire line for exactly that reason. Build quality has also drawn some criticism, with early batches flagged for cap construction issues where the inner lining detached from the outer metal shell. The community's strongest advice is patience, letting the bottle macerate for 6 to 8 weeks transforms the composition into a noticeably richer, more premium wear. At £55 / $70, Thunder sits as an accessible route into the MYSLF L'Absolu lane, though buyers should be wary of scalper pricing pushing above £60 / $80 given its positioning as an everyday designer alternative rather than a limited release.
Notes
Top Notes
- Apple
- Bergamot
- Ginger
- Cedarwood
- Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes
- Mate
- Peony
- Orange Blossom
- Patchouli
Base Notes
- Ambergris
- Tonka Bean
- Cedarwood
- Vanilla
- Musk
Main Accords
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Floral
- Citrus
- Vanilla
- Fruity
- Earthy
- Aquatic
- Powdery
- Herbal
- Aromatic
- Patchouli
- Bitter
- Green
- Metallic
- Mineral
- Fresh spicy
- Marine
- Spicy
Tags
Vibes
Occasions
Performance
Style Lane
Atlas Match
Best Notes Match
French Avenue Aromatix X Xandal
Shared notes: Bergamot, Ginger
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Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu
Community Reviews
1 reviews with an average rating of 7.8 out of 10.
Atlas Insight
Why It Stands Out
Hawas Thunder stands out for its bold departure from the syrupy sweetness typical of its predecessor. It shifts the Hawas DNA toward a dry, sophisticated profile, utilizing sharp ginger and crisp green apple to create a mineral-rich experience.
Who Should Buy It
Those seeking a modern, metallic-edged masculine scent for daily office or casual spring wear will find this compelling. It is built for individuals who prefer an intense, herbal, and woody character over traditional heavy gourmand sweetness.
Who Should Skip It
If you are chasing the original Hawas bubblegum DNA, this will disappoint as it is far too dry, mineral, and ginger-forward. The sharp, bracing opening can feel piercing rather than inviting, which may overwhelm those sensitive to spice.
Compared With the Original
Compared to the original Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L'Absolu, it captures about 85 percent of the designer profile. It successfully mimics that mineral-heavy ambergris structure but trades the refined designer polish for raw intensity.
Best Alternative If This Isn't for You
If you want a modern fresh signature without the polarizing, piercing ginger sharpness, Mykonos Glitch is the natural next step. It moves into futuristic smoky fruit territory, emphasizing smoky fruit and wood rather than ginger.