{"product_id":"hawas-venom-100ml-edp-rasasi","title":"Hawas Venom EDP 100ml by Rasasi","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark, resinous, leather-driven fragrances like this one typically sit in the $150–$200 AUD range at Australian department stores. Hawas Venom gives you that same smoky, vanilla-leather density in a 100ml bottle without the designer price tag — and it's got a genuine cult following forming around it since its 2025 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVenom is the darkest, most intense member of Rasasi's sprawling Hawas family. Where most of the line leans fresh, fruity, or aquatic, Venom goes the other direction entirely — smoky, resinous, and built for evening wear. It's positioned as the \"richer\" counterpart within the collection, and reviewers who've spent time with it describe it as a genuinely different animal from the rest of the range: less about instant compliments, more about a slow, evolving wear that rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt opens with a resinous hit of incense and labdanum — warm, smoky, and a little intense straight out of the bottle, with all the notes arriving at once rather than unfolding gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs it settles, a leather note steps forward, giving the composition its \"rich CEO\" character — dense, a little masculine, with none of the sweetness yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dry-down is where it comes together: vanilla, more incense, and patchouli combine into a warm, smoky-sweet base that's been compared to a more restrained, less sugary take on classic milky-vanilla gourmands. It's this stage that most reviewers end up loving, even when the opening took some getting used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAn Honest Note on the Opening\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is not a blind-buy-safe fragrance straight out of the box. Multiple Fragrantica reviewers describe the first wear as chaotic — all the notes hitting at once with no clear structure — and several say they let their bottle rest for weeks, in one case up to two months, before it started to make sense. If your first spray feels messy or overwhelming, that's a known and common experience with this one, not a sign of a bad bottle. Let it sit somewhere cool and dark, spray it lightly every so often, and give it real time before deciding it's not for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incense, Labdanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incense, Patchouli, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oriental Woody \/ Leather Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex, leans masculine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening wear, cooler months, occasions where you want something dense and memorable rather than a quick fresh spritz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConcentration: Eau de Parfum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Rasasi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRelease Year: 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePosition in range: Darkest, most intense entry in the Hawas line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLongevity: Specific hour counts are still limited since this is a newer release, but the resin-and-patchouli-heavy base tracks with the rest of the Hawas line's typically strong all-day performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProjection: Reviewers describe it as dense and noticeable once past the opening phase, easing into a warm, close skin scent through the dry-down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSillage: Evening-leaning and moderate-to-strong rather than a light daytime scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBest season: Autumn and winter, or any cooler evening setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCaveat: This is genuinely not a blind buy — if you're not used to incense-heavy orientals, sample before committing to a full bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eComparison\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHawas Venom doesn't have one clean, universally-agreed clone target the way some other Hawas flankers do — community comparisons are split\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSome reviewers liken the vanilla-forward dry-down to a sweeter, less sugary take on gourmand milk-vanilla fragrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOthers place its dark, intense, woody-spicy energy in the same general territory as designer \"dark hero\" fragrances like Invictus Legend, which retails for around $195 AUD (100ml EDP) in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTreat it less as a direct dupe and more as Rasasi's own take on the dense leather-incense-vanilla oriental category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout Rasasi\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRasasi is one of the UAE's most established fragrance houses, known best for the sprawling Hawas franchise that now spans everything from fresh aquatics to full leather-oud compositions. Venom represents the line pushing into genuinely new territory — darker and more resinous than anything else carrying the Hawas name, aimed at wearers who want something with more weight and complexity than the brand's typical crowd-pleasers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCommunity Quotes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\"This is one that definitely takes some maceration... upon initial opening, it's a bit of a mess.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\"Masculine vanilla with a subtle oud. Rich CEO vibes.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\"Very unisex, may have to share with the spouse.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\"Out of all the fragrance samples I've ordered, this one was my favourite. Masculine, clean and a bit more interesting than other simple fresh scents.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhy Buy From Dubai Blends\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e100% authentic — sourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors, no middlemen, so you get the best price in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFast, tracked shipping Australia-wide from our local warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSecurely packed — every bottle arrives intact, guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLoved by thousands of Australian fragrance fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Hawas Venom smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dark, resinous oriental — incense and labdanum up top, a leather heart, then a warm vanilla-patchouli-incense dry-down. Think dense and smoky rather than fresh or fruity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to dark, leather-driven fragrances retailing around $195 at Australian department stores?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt sits in similar territory tonally — dense, resinous, evening-leaning — though it's more its own composition than a direct copy of any single fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it unisex or gendered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnisex, though the leather and incense give it a slightly masculine lean. Several reviewers specifically call it a scent their partner wants to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHour-by-hour data is still building since this is a newer release, but based on its resin-heavy base and the rest of the Hawas line's track record, it's built to go the distance rather than fade fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat season or occasion is it best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCooler months and evening wear — this isn't a light daytime spritz, it's a scent for when you want some presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Dubai Blends ship Hawas Venom across Australia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — we ship tracked, Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra. If you like a darker, more intense Hawas, check out Hawas Kobra and Hawas Viper from the same collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't judge this one on the first spray. Let a fresh bottle rest somewhere cool and dark for a few weeks — spraying it lightly every so often — before deciding whether it's for you. The people who ended up loving this fragrance almost universally say the same thing: give it time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubai Blends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48954985414839,"sku":null,"price":73.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5597\/8423\/files\/IMG-5726.png?v=1785945630","url":"https:\/\/dubaiblends.com.au\/products\/hawas-venom-100ml-edp-rasasi","provider":"Dubai Blends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}