Assaf Shift vs Rasasi Hawas Black

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Nishane Hacivat.

At a glance

Assaf Shift costs £96.96 and Rasasi Hawas Black costs £22, so Rasasi Hawas Black is £74.96 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (29%). Assaf Shift is EDP and listed as unisex, while Rasasi Hawas Black is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Nishane Hacivat.

Assaf Shift

Shift is a fruity spicy woody composition built around blackcurrant, cardamom and a vetiver sandalwood base, inspired by Nishane Hacivat.

Assaf Shift, dupe of Nishane HacivatRasasi Hawas Black, dupe of Nishane Hacivat

Comparison

Assaf ShiftRasasi Hawas Black
Overall rating6.9/10 · 1 review8.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.8/109.0/10
Projection6.5/108.5/10
Scent accuracy7.0/108.0/10
Value for money7.2/109.0/10
Price£96.96£22
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byNishane HacivatNishane Hacivat

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Assaf Shift

Top Notes

  • Blackcurrant
  • Pink Pepper
  • Grapefruit
  • Pineapple
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Cinnamon
  • Ginger

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Vetiver
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber

Rasasi Hawas Black

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pineapple
  • Grapefruit

Heart Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Jasmine
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Oakmoss
  • Amber
  • Woody Notes

Shared Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Pineapple
  • Bergamot
  • Patchouli
  • Amber

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Shift lists Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper, Lemon, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Vetiver and Sandalwood that Rasasi Hawas Black does not.

Rasasi Hawas Black lists Cedarwood, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Woody Notes that Assaf Shift does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Shift

  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon
  • Oakmoss

Rasasi Hawas Black

  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Fruity
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Aquatic
  • Mossy
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Tropical
  • Resinous
  • Oakmoss

Both share Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Assaf Shift also lists Cinnamon. Rasasi Hawas Black also lists Woody, Citrus, Fruity, Smoky, Earthy, Aquatic, Mossy, Aromatic, Tropical and Resinous.

Vibes

Assaf Shift

  • Warm
  • Confident

Rasasi Hawas Black

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic

Both share Warm. Assaf Shift also lists Confident. Rasasi Hawas Black also lists Dark, Bold, Modern, Masculine and Aquatic.

Occasions

Assaf Shift

  • Evening
  • Daytime

Rasasi Hawas Black

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Year-round
  • Tropical

Both share Evening. Assaf Shift also lists Daytime. Rasasi Hawas Black also lists Signature, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Year-round and Tropical.

Performance

Assaf Shift

  • Moderate projection
  • Versatile
  • Moderate longevity

Rasasi Hawas Black

  • Strong projection

Assaf Shift lists Moderate projection, Versatile and Moderate longevity. Rasasi Hawas Black lists Strong projection.

Style lane

Assaf Shift

  • Spicy woody

Rasasi Hawas Black

  • Chypre

Assaf Shift lists Spicy woody. Rasasi Hawas Black lists Chypre.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Rasasi Hawas Black (9.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Rasasi Hawas Black (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Rasasi Hawas Black (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Rasasi Hawas Black (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Rasasi Hawas Black (£22)

Rasasi Hawas Black leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Assaf Shift has 1 community review and Rasasi Hawas Black has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Shift or Rasasi Hawas Black?

Assaf Shift costs £96.96 and Rasasi Hawas Black costs £22, so Rasasi Hawas Black is £74.96 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Shift or Rasasi Hawas Black?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Shift 6.8 out of 10 for longevity and Rasasi Hawas Black 9.0 out of 10, so Rasasi Hawas Black rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Shift or Rasasi Hawas Black?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Shift 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Rasasi Hawas Black 8.5 out of 10, so Rasasi Hawas Black rates higher.

Which is closer to Nishane Hacivat, Assaf Shift or Rasasi Hawas Black?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Shift 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Rasasi Hawas Black 8.0 out of 10, so Rasasi Hawas Black rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Shift or Rasasi Hawas Black?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Shift 7.2 out of 10 for value for money and Rasasi Hawas Black 9.0 out of 10, so Rasasi Hawas Black rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Shift and Rasasi Hawas Black share?

They share 5 notes: Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot, Patchouli and Amber.

Which occasions suit Assaf Shift and Rasasi Hawas Black?

Assaf Shift is tagged for Evening and Daytime. Rasasi Hawas Black is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Year-round and Tropical.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Nishane Hacivat vs Assaf Shift
  • Nishane Hacivat vs Rasasi Hawas Black

See the full Shift breakdown

See the full Hawas Black breakdown

THE SCENT ATLAS