Rasasi keeps finding new directions for its Hawas line, and Rasasi Hawas La Mer is one of its 2026 additions. It is an affordable woody-aromatic fragrance from Rasasi that feels fresh, juicy and a little green, with a cool minty opening and a smooth, warm finish. It is also unisex, which makes it one of the more flexible entries in the family.
Here are our first impressions: how it smells from the top down, how it tends to behave on skin, and who is most likely to enjoy it.
Where La Mer Sits in the Hawas Family
The Hawas line has grown into a whole range, each version with its own personality. La Mer takes the aromatic, green route. If you want to see how it relates to the rest of the family, our Rasasi Hawas line explained guide breaks it down. You do not need any background to enjoy it, though. La Mer stands on its own.
Breaking Down the Scent
The top: peppermint, bergamot and mandarin
La Mer opens cool and bright. Peppermint gives an immediate, clean freshness, the kind that wakes you up. Bergamot adds a classic citrus sparkle, and mandarin brings a softer, sweeter juiciness. The overall effect is crisp and energetic without being sharp. It is a very easy opening to like.
The heart: blackcurrant, jasmine and carrot
This is where La Mer gets interesting. Blackcurrant adds a tart, juicy, slightly green fruitiness. Jasmine brings a smooth floral softness. Then there is carrot, an unusual note that gives a gentle, earthy sweetness. Together they keep the fragrance fresh while adding body, so it never feels thin or generic. The carrot is subtle, so do not expect a vegetable garden; it reads more as a soft, rooty warmth behind the fruit.
The drydown: fig, amber and woody notes
As it settles, fig adds a creamy, green-sweet quality, amber brings warmth, and woody notes give it a solid foundation. The result is a smooth, warm finish that still holds onto some of the freshness from the opening. That balance is the main idea of La Mer: it gets warmer as it wears, but it never turns heavy.
It helps to think of La Mer as a fragrance in three temperatures. The opening is cool, almost icy from the peppermint. The heart is room temperature, juicy and gently floral. The drydown is warm, with amber and woods holding onto a little green from the fig. Paying attention to that shift as you wear it is the best way to understand what the fragrance is doing.
What Hawas La Mer Is Inspired By
Hawas La Mer is inspired by Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill, and it's often compared to it by fragrance fans. If you've been curious about that scent's style, Hawas La Mer is an affordable way to explore a similar mood, with its cool peppermint-citrus opening, juicy blackcurrant heart and soft fig-amber finish. It isn't a copy and won't smell identical on every skin, so the honest way to judge it is side by side on your own skin. Our guide to inspired fragrances versus originals covers what to expect.
Rasasi and Blind Buy Me are not affiliated with or endorsed by Louis Vuitton. Brand names are used only to describe the scent style.
On-Skin Performance
Fresh, aromatic openings like peppermint and citrus usually burn off fastest, so on many people the minty brightness is strongest in the first stretch, followed by a softer, warmer fruity-woody phase. The amber and woods are what typically carry it through the day. How long it lasts and how far it projects can vary with skin chemistry and climate. If you want it to go further, apply to moisturized skin and spray pulse points such as the neck and wrists.
Getting the most from a fresh scent
Fresh fragrances often feel like they disappear sooner than sweet ones, partly because the bright top notes are the first to go. Rather than overspraying at the start, try two sprays in the morning and carry a small decant for a touch-up after lunch. That way you get to enjoy the minty opening again instead of only the drydown.
Best Times to Wear It
- Spring and summer: the peppermint and citrus feel especially good in warmer weather.
- Daytime: errands, weekends, lunches and casual plans.
- The office: its fresh, clean character is generally easy to wear around others, especially with a light hand. Our best office-safe fragrances list has more ideas.
- Mild evenings: the fig and amber drydown keeps it pleasant after dark when the weather is warm.
Who It Suits
- Anyone who likes fresh, minty or citrus-forward fragrances with a little more depth.
- People who enjoy green fruit notes like blackcurrant and fig.
- Those looking for a versatile, unisex daytime scent.
- Hawas fans who want a greener, more aromatic version in their rotation.
Who Might Prefer Something Else
- If you dislike mint in fragrance, the opening will be a sticking point.
- If you want a sweet, dense, cold-weather scent, La Mer is too fresh.
- If you are after a big, room-filling fragrance, its fresh character may feel too easygoing.
La Mer or Boa?
Rasasi's other recent Hawas, Rasasi Hawas Boa, is a limited anniversary edition that takes a tropical route: pomelo, prickly pear and green apple up top, then dry resins, driftwood and a sandalwood-vanilla base. La Mer is cooler and greener, built on peppermint, blackcurrant and fig. Choose La Mer if you want minty freshness with a smooth warm finish, and Boa if you prefer bright fruit and incense. Many people will want to sample both.
How to Test Your Decant
- Spray on skin: one or two sprays on the wrist or neck.
- At 15 minutes: the peppermint and citrus opening should be clear. Decide whether the mint works for you.
- At 2 hours: look for the blackcurrant, jasmine and that soft carrot sweetness.
- At 5 hours: check the fig, amber and woody drydown and how close it now sits.
Try it on a warm day and a cooler one to see how temperature changes the balance between fresh and warm. For why we always recommend testing first, read decants versus full bottles.
Our Take
Rasasi Hawas La Mer is a fresh, juicy and slightly green woody-aromatic that warms up gracefully without losing its brightness. Peppermint and citrus open it, blackcurrant, jasmine and carrot give it character, and fig, amber and woods finish it smoothly. It is a strong daytime pick for warmer months and an easy unisex option. Try a decant of Rasasi Hawas La Mer and see how it wears on you.