Hawas Nautilus by Rasasi – 1ml Sample Decant

Overview

Fresh, mineral, and smoothly woody, Hawas Nautilus by Rasasi is an aromatic aquatic fragrance that captures the feeling of cool sea air, salty water, coastal woods, and sun-warmed sand. It opens with a clean combination of sea water and ambergris, delivering a crisp marine introduction with a salty, slightly mineral character that feels airy, refreshing, and refined.

As it develops, cedar and cypress introduce a dry aromatic woodiness that gives the fragrance more structure and masculine depth. The dry-down settles into driftwood and sand, leaving a smooth, earthy coastal trail with subtle warmth beneath the fresher aquatic opening.

Hawas Nautilus delivers a salty marine opening with a rugged cedar-and-cypress heart and a warm driftwood base—clean, sophisticated, and inspired by life along the open sea.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Ambergris, Sea Water
Middle: Cedar, Cypress
Base: Driftwood, Sand

Inspired & Occasion

Hawas Nautilus sits in the marine aquatic / aromatic woody lane and is being widely compared by early fragrance reviewers to Xerjoff 40 Knots. Both fragrances focus on the feeling of open water, salty sea air, polished woods, and the luxurious atmosphere of sailing along the coast. Xerjoff officially presents 40 Knots around a Mediterranean yacht-club theme, while Nautilus uses clearly listed marine, cedar, cypress, driftwood, and sandy notes to create its interpretation. Rasasi has not publicly confirmed the comparison, so it is best treated as an early reviewer consensus rather than an official inspiration statement.

It works especially well for vacations, boating, beach days, resort wear, casual outings, daytime events, and warm-weather evenings. Its cool marine opening suits spring and summer, while the cedar, cypress, and driftwood give it enough depth for breezy nights and year-round daytime use.

This falls into the “luxurious coastal signature scent” category—salty and refreshing up top, aromatic and woody through the middle, then dry, earthy, and sun-warmed in the dry-down.

Try Before You Commit

The fragrance opens with a rush of sea water and ambergris, creating the impression of a cool ocean breeze with a clean, salty, and slightly mineral edge. It feels aquatic without relying on a heavily fruity or overly sweet opening.

As it begins to settle, cedar and cypress emerge, adding an aromatic coastal-forest quality and a drier woody structure. The fragrance gradually becomes warmer and smoother as the marine freshness moves into the background.

In the dry-down, driftwood and sand create an earthy, sun-warmed foundation that balances the cooler opening. The result is a refined aquatic fragrance that feels clean and refreshing while maintaining a distinctive woody, coastal personality.

Try it first with a Decantified sample and experience the full evolution before committing to a full bottle.