{"title":"Rasasi","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasasi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFounded in 1979 in Dubai by Abdul Razzak Kalsekar, starting as a single perfume shop in the Deira souk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA family business, carried forward by his six sons and now into a third generation of the family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePioneered the concept of the dedicated, single-brand fragrance boutique in the Gulf region, a model many others later copied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOperates its own manufacturing facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone since 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlue Lady, its breakout Western-style fragrance, helped establish the brand internationally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNow has more than 165 stores across the GCC and exports to over 60 countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRasasi started as a single shop in Dubai's Deira souk in 1979, founded by Abdul Razzak Kalsekar, and grew into one of the UAE's most established fragrance houses under the stewardship of his six sons. It was one of the first companies in the region to build dedicated, single-brand perfume boutiques, a retail model that's since become standard across Middle Eastern fragrance markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe house is known for both its Western-style fragrances, led by the long-running Blue Lady, and its oriental lines, built from decades of experience blending traditional Gulf ingredients like oud and musk. With its own manufacturing facility and a retail footprint spanning dozens of countries, Rasasi represents a genuinely long-standing, family-built name in the category.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rasasi-hawas-black-decanted-by-queen-city-apothecary","title":"RASASI HAWAS BLACK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rasasi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copy of Nishane Hacivat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eau de Parfum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerally:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well liked, seen as a strong Hacivat-style alternative\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall, Winter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not disclosed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreation Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\/Ingrédients :\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Aqua, D-Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, CI 15985, CI 26100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Accords:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity, Woody, Amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTop: Bergamot, Pineapple, Grapefruit\u003cbr\u003e\nMiddle: Patchouli, Jasmine\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: Oakmoss, Woods, Amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark, intense turn in Rasasi's popular Hawas line. Bergamot, pineapple, and grapefruit open bright, then it grounds into patchouli, cedar, and jasmine over oakmoss, woods, and amber. Wearers often mention Nishane Hacivat when they smell it, and it shares some DNA with the Afnan Supremacy NOI too, just a bit darker and moodier. Strong projection and very long wear, a confident cool-weather scent for evenings, so a light hand goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth Knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople have genuinely stopped others wearing this and asked if they had on Hacivat, a real compliment given how respected that niche release is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Came From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2024, part of the broader Hawas family that's grown into one of Rasasi's most popular lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Rasasi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRasasi was founded in Dubai in 1979 by the late Haji Abdul Razzaque Kalsekar, who opened a small perfume shop in Murshid Bazar with a simple but different idea: rather than just importing European scents like everyone else, he wanted to celebrate the Gulf's own rich perfume traditions. His six sons carried the business forward from there, and today Rasasi runs over 165 stores across the GCC and sells in more than 60 countries. It's widely considered one of the UAE's leading fragrance houses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasasi","offers":[{"title":"2ml decant","offer_id":48055759634653,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-BLACK-2ML","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml decant","offer_id":48157120659677,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-BLACK-5ML","price":13.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5ml decant","offer_id":48157120692445,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-BLACK-7.5ML","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml decant","offer_id":48157120725213,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-BLACK-10ML","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/3743\/6637\/files\/DSC01275_no_bg.png?v=1783632674"},{"product_id":"rasasi-hawas-ice","title":"RASASI HAWAS ICE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rasasi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original within the Hawas family\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eau de Parfum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerally:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well liked, a favorite for its cool, fruity opening\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday, Casual\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not disclosed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreation Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\/Ingrédients :\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Aqua, Limonene, Coumarin, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Cinnamal, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, CI 60725, CI 42090\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Accords:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, Fruity, Aromatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTop: Apple, Italian Lemon, Bergamot, Star Anise\u003cbr\u003e\nMiddle: Plum, Orange Blossom, Cardamom\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: Musk, Amber, Driftwood, Moss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fresh, icy member of the Hawas family. Apple, Italian lemon, bergamot, and star anise open like a cold fruit sorbet, with plum, orange blossom, and cardamom in the heart, drying down on musk, amber, driftwood, and moss. The cardamom is a distinctive note that some wearers find crisp and addictive, and others enjoy for a different reason entirely, it's a fun one to try for yourself. A clean, energetic summer fragrance for hot days and easy daytime wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth Knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's part of a whole family of Hawas flankers exploring different moods, alongside Hawas Black, Hawas Kobra, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Came From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Rasasi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRasasi was founded in Dubai in 1979 by the late Haji Abdul Razzaque Kalsekar, who opened a small perfume shop in Murshid Bazar with a simple but different idea: rather than just importing European scents like everyone else, he wanted to celebrate the Gulf's own rich perfume traditions. His six sons carried the business forward from there, and today Rasasi runs over 165 stores across the GCC and sells in more than 60 countries. It's widely considered one of the UAE's leading fragrance houses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasasi","offers":[{"title":"2ml decant","offer_id":48113513890013,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-ICE-2ML","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml decant","offer_id":48157119807709,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-ICE-5ML","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5ml decant","offer_id":48157119840477,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-ICE-7.5ML","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml decant","offer_id":48157119873245,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-ICE-10ML","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/3743\/6637\/files\/DSC01314.png?v=1783642991"},{"product_id":"rasasi-hawas-kobra","title":"RASASI HAWAS KOBRA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rasasi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copy of Louis Vuitton Imagination\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eau de Parfum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerally:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loved, one of the standout Imagination alternatives\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e All seasons, leans warm weather\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday, Office\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not disclosed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreation Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\/Ingrédients :\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Aqua, D-Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Coumarin, Cinnamal, Citral, Eugenol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Accords:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus, Fresh, Woody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTop: Ginger, Bergamot, Tangerine\u003cbr\u003e\nMiddle: Green Tea, Cinnamon, Neroli\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: Musk, Woods, Amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newest and possibly brightest Hawas, and Rasasi markets it openly as inspired by Louis Vuitton Imagination. Zingy ginger, bergamot, and tangerine open it, then warm cinnamon, green tea, and neroli, over amber, musk, and woods. Many people place it in the ninety to ninety five percent range against the original, with a slightly fresher, greener character thanks to that green tea note replacing Imagination's black tea. Fresh, clean, and a strong performer, good year round, leaning to warmer days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth Knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also find Louis Vuitton Imagination itself in this shop, so it's an easy side-by-side if you're curious how close the two really are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Came From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2025, the newest member of the Hawas line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Rasasi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRasasi was founded in Dubai in 1979 by the late Haji Abdul Razzaque Kalsekar, who opened a small perfume shop in Murshid Bazar with a simple but different idea: rather than just importing European scents like everyone else, he wanted to celebrate the Gulf's own rich perfume traditions. His six sons carried the business forward from there, and today Rasasi runs over 165 stores across the GCC and sells in more than 60 countries. It's widely considered one of the UAE's leading fragrance houses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasasi","offers":[{"title":"2ml decant","offer_id":48113514053853,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-KOBRA-2ML","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml decant","offer_id":48157119709405,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-KOBRA-5ML","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5ml decant","offer_id":48157119742173,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-KOBRA-7.5ML","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml decant","offer_id":48157119774941,"sku":"RASASI-HAWAS-KOBRA-10ML","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/3743\/6637\/files\/DSC01313.png?v=1783643044"}],"url":"https:\/\/atelierelemental.ca\/collections\/rasasi.oembed","provider":"Atelier Elemental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}