Last updated: September 2026
The best Rasasi perfumes for men cover more ground than most buyers expect. The Dubai house makes sweet aromatics, rose and leather orientals, traditional oud and a genuinely fresh citrus scent for summer. Choosing the wrong one usually means ending up with a heavy oud when you wanted something for the office, or the reverse.
This guide covers six Rasasi perfumes for men we currently stock. Each one comes with its notes as listed on the product page, what it smells like in practice and when it makes sense to wear it.
The quick answer: For a fresh, easy daytime Rasasi perfume, start with Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui. For a sweet evening scent, choose Hawas Elixir. If you want the traditional Arabic style of oud and saffron, Faqat Lil Rijal is the most direct choice, and La Yuqawam Pour Homme is the pick for leather. Read on for notes, wear guidance and a side-by-side table.
Key takeaways:
- Among the six picks in this guide, Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui is the freshest and the strongest fit for summer.
- Shuhrah Pour Homme, La Yuqawam Pour Homme and Faqat Lil Rijal all have oud in the base, but each leads with something different: rose, leather or saffron.
- Qasamat Bareeq is unisex, with a citrus and apple opening that settles into leather, oud and amber.
- All six are Eau de Parfum. How long each lasts depends on your skin, the climate and how much you apply.
Rasasi Men's Perfumes at a Glance
| Perfume | Character | Key Notes | Best For | Size | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawas Elixir | Sweet aromatic | Spearmint, dark chocolate, lavender, vanilla | Evenings, cooler weather | 3.4 oz | Men's |
| Shuhrah Pour Homme | Rose and woods over oud and leather | Rose, tomato leaves, sandalwood, oud, leather | Evenings, autumn and winter | 3.0 oz | Men's |
| La Yuqawam Pour Homme | Leather oriental | Rose, olibanum, leather, agarwood (oud), amber | Formal occasions, cool evenings | 2.5 oz | Men's |
| Faqat Lil Rijal | Traditional oud and saffron | Oud, saffron, cardamom, leather, sandalwood | Cool evenings, traditional Arabic style | 1.7 oz | Men's |
| Qasamat Bareeq | Citrus opening, oud and amber base | Apple, lemon, leather, cedar, oud, amber | Spring and autumn, day into evening | 2.2 oz | Unisex |
| Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui | Fresh citrus aromatic | Grapefruit, lemon, lavender, vetiver, oakmoss | Summer, daytime, office | 1.7 oz | Men's |
The 6 Best Rasasi Perfumes for Men
1. Rasasi Hawas Elixir Eau De Parfum
Hawas Elixir is a newer addition to the Hawas line. If you know Hawas Pour Homme, the original fresh aquatic Hawas, do not expect a copy. Elixir takes the line somewhere sweeter and warmer.
Top Notes: Mugwort, Bergamot, Spearmint
Heart Notes: Dark Chocolate, Lavender, Benzoin
Base Notes: White Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
The opening is herbal and cool, with spearmint and bergamot lifted by the bitter green edge of mugwort. The heart is the interesting part: lavender set against dark chocolate, which keeps the sweetness from turning sugary. It dries down to a soft base of vanilla, tonka and white musk. It suits evenings and cooler weather better than a hot afternoon.
Why choose it:
- An unusual lavender and dark chocolate heart
- The herbal, minty opening keeps the vanilla base from feeling heavy
- A 3.4 oz bottle, the largest size in this guide
2. Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Homme Eau De Parfum
Shuhrah means fame or reputation in Arabic, and the scent is not shy. It opens on rose and tomato leaf, a sharp green note that stops the rose from reading as soft or powdery.
Top Notes: Rose, Tomato Leaves, Freesia
Heart Notes: Rose, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Jasmine
Base Notes: Amber, Musk, Oakmoss, Oud, Leather
The rose runs through the heart, where sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody frame. The base brings in oud, leather and oakmoss, so the dry-down is darker than the opening suggests. This is a rose scent built for men, and it works best on evenings and through the cooler months.
Why choose it:
- A rose-led men's perfume, grounded in woods, oud and leather
- The green tomato-leaf opening sets it apart from sweeter rose scents
- A generous 3.0 oz bottle
3. Rasasi La Yuqawam Pour Homme Eau De Parfum
La Yuqawam means irresistible in Arabic, and leather is the signature of the men's side of the line. If you want one Rasasi perfume that says leather first, this is it.
Top Notes: Rose, Geranium, Blue Flowers
Heart Notes: Olibanum, Jasmine
Base Notes: Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Amber
Its product description calls the opening an earthy, spicy and bittersweet leather, softened by saffron. Rose and geranium sit on top, and olibanum (frankincense) gives the heart a resinous, slightly smoky depth. The base settles into leather, oud and amber. It is the most formal perfume in this guide, best kept for evenings, events and cold weather.
Why choose it:
- Leather is the center of the scent, not a background note
- Frankincense in the heart adds a smoky, resinous layer
- The most polished and formal of the six
4. Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal Eau De Parfum
Faqat Lil Rijal is the most traditional oud-focused perfume in this guide. Its product page describes it as an oriental woody fragrance for men, and oud appears at both the top and the base.
Top Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Bergamot
Heart Notes: Geranium, Jasmine, Cardamom, Rice
Base Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood
Saffron and oud arrive together from the first spray, with a little bergamot for lift. Cardamom and an unusual rice note soften the heart before the base returns to oud, this time with leather, patchouli and sandalwood. Choose it on cool evenings when you want a Rasasi perfume that smells clearly of the Arabian perfume tradition rather than a Western designer style.
Why choose it:
- Oud and saffron lead the scent rather than sitting in the background
- A cardamom and rice heart makes it more than a straight oud
- A 1.7 oz bottle, an easy way to try a traditional oud perfume
5. Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq Eau De Parfum (Unisex)
Qasamat Bareeq is a unisex perfume, and it earns a place in a men's guide because it bridges the fresh and the dark.
Top Notes: Apple, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart Notes: Leather, Sandalwood, Cypriol (Nagarmotha)
Base Notes: Cedar, Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber
The first impression is crisp apple and lemon. Within the heart, leather and sandalwood take over, with cypriol adding an earthy, woody tone. The base settles on oud, amber, cedar and musk. That arc makes it a good choice for spring and autumn, or for a day that runs into the evening. It also works if you share perfumes with a partner.
Why choose it:
- A fresh citrus opening with a warm oud and amber finish
- Unisex, so it suits anyone who prefers a less traditionally masculine scent
- Covers the gap between the fresh and heavy picks in this guide
6. Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui Eau De Parfum
Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui is the freshest perfume in this guide and the one to reach for when the others feel too heavy. It is the only pick here built around citrus, and it has no oud in its listed notes.
Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Elemi, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Ozonic Notes, Coriander, Apple
Heart Notes: Lavender, Geranium, Heliotrope, Rose, Almond, Jasmine
Base Notes: Oak, Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Moss, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Woody Notes, White Musk
The opening is a wide spread of citrus (grapefruit, mandarin, lemon and bergamot) sharpened by pink pepper and an airy ozonic note. Lavender and geranium carry the heart, which gives it the clean, aromatic feel of a classic men's fresh scent. The base is woody and mossy, with vetiver, cedar and oakmoss. It is a natural fit for summer, daytime and the office.
Why choose it:
- The only perfume in this lineup built around citrus and lavender
- Works in heat, where oud-based perfumes can feel heavy
- A clean, office-appropriate Rasasi option
Best Rasasi Perfume for Summer and Hot Weather
Among the six picks in this guide, Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui is the strongest fit for summer. Its citrus top, lavender heart and vetiver and moss base are the classic ingredients of a warm-weather scent, and it has no oud to weigh it down in the heat.
Qasamat Bareeq is the second option if you want a little more depth. The apple, lemon and bergamot opening feels fresh on a warm day, but be aware that it dries down to oud and amber. It works best on warm evenings rather than in midday heat.
Save the richer picks (Shuhrah, La Yuqawam and Faqat Lil Rijal) for cooler months. For more warm-weather options across Arabic houses, browse our Middle Eastern fragrances.
Which Rasasi Perfume Should You Buy?
| If you want... | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A fresh daytime or summer scent | Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui | Citrus, lavender and vetiver, with no oud |
| A Hawas-line perfume | Hawas Elixir | Sweet aromatic with lavender, chocolate and vanilla |
| Rose with a woody, dark base | Shuhrah Pour Homme | Rose and tomato leaf over sandalwood, oud and leather |
| Leather first | La Yuqawam Pour Homme | Leather, frankincense and oud |
| Traditional oud and saffron | Faqat Lil Rijal | Oud at the top and base, with saffron and cardamom |
| A unisex perfume you can share | Qasamat Bareeq | Citrus and apple opening, oud and amber base |
If this is your first Arabic perfume and you are unsure, start with Rumz 9459 or Hawas Elixir. Both are easier to wear than the oud-led picks. If you already know you like oud, go straight to Faqat Lil Rijal.
Buying Rasasi Perfume in the US
Rasasi was founded in Dubai in 1979 and is one of the established names in Arabic perfumery. Every Rasasi perfume we sell is 100% authentic and arrives in its original manufacturer packaging. Orders are dispatched within 48 hours, and shipping is free on US orders over $59.
Rasasi sits alongside other Arabic houses with a different style. If you are comparing brands, our guide to the best Lattafa perfumes covers another popular Dubai house. You can also browse the full men's fragrances range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. It depends on the style you want. Of the six perfumes in this guide, Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui is the freshest everyday option, with citrus and lavender. Hawas Elixir suits men who like a sweeter evening scent. For traditional oud and saffron, Faqat Lil Rijal is the most direct choice, and La Yuqawam Pour Homme is the leather-focused pick for formal occasions.
Ans. Among the six perfumes in this guide, Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui is the strongest summer choice. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin and lemon, has a lavender heart and settles on vetiver and moss, with no oud. Qasamat Bareeq is a second option with a fresh citrus opening, although its oud and amber base makes it better for warm evenings.
Ans. Rasasi is a family-owned perfume house founded in Dubai in 1979 and is one of the long-established names in Arabic perfumery. Its range covers traditional oud and saffron perfumes as well as fresher styles designed for everyday wear. That breadth is why there is a Rasasi option for most tastes, from summer citrus to rich leather.
Ans. It varies from one perfume to another. All six perfumes in this guide are Eau de Parfum, but how long any fragrance lasts also depends on your skin, the climate you wear it in and how you apply it. The same perfume can perform differently on two different people, so treat any single experience as a guide rather than a rule.
Ans. Yes. Every Rasasi perfume sold by PerfumeBox is 100% authentic and ships in its original manufacturer packaging. PerfumeBox is a family-run US fragrance retailer based in New Jersey. Orders are dispatched within 48 hours, and shipping is free on US orders over $59.
