Quick answer: Mykonos Silent Whisper and Rasasi Hawas Chrome are both juicy, fruity summer scents with an amber-and-vanilla finish. Silent Whisper is inspired by Xerjoff Erba Gold; Hawas Chrome is linked to Erba Gold by some reviewers but is more often presented as an Erba Pura style. Silent Whisper is the softer, more floral one, with apple, honeydew, melon and lily of the valley; Hawas Chrome is the brighter, tropical one, with peach, passion fruit and mango.
Mykonos Silent Whisper vs Rasasi Hawas Chrome: a soft melon scent and a tropical fruit scent, both made for summer. Hawas Chrome appears in two of our comparisons, and there is a reason for that: it is usually positioned against one Xerjoff perfume, while some reviewers connect it with another, which happens to be the inspiration behind Silent Whisper. So we start with how firm that link is, then compare the notes. We sell Mykonos and not Rasasi, so we are not neutral, and notes on paper only tell you part of how a scent wears on skin.
What they have in common
Mykonos Silent Whisper is inspired by Xerjoff Erba Gold; that is the line printed on its product page. Rasasi Hawas Chrome is described by some reviewers as inspired by Xerjoff Erba Gold. The caveat matters here: most retailers present Hawas Chrome as an Erba Pura style instead, and the Erba Gold link comes mainly from reviewers and fragrance-community comparisons. In other words, Erba Gold is a second reading of Hawas Chrome, not its usual one.
We cover the Erba Pura side elsewhere. Mykonos Satin Blanc names Erba Pura in its inspiration line, and we compare it with Hawas Chrome in Mykonos Satin Blanc vs Rasasi Hawas Chrome. This article is about the other reading. What an inspiration line does and does not promise is explained in what "inspired by" means on a perfume.
On paper the two share a juicy, watery fruit character (melon and honeydew in Silent Whisper, water fruits in Hawas Chrome) and a base of amber and vanilla. Both are rated moderate in intensity, both are tagged for summer, and both are tagged for daily wear and evenings.
Mykonos Silent Whisper vs Rasasi Hawas Chrome: notes compared
| Mykonos Silent Whisper | Rasasi Hawas Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Apple, honeydew, melon | Yellow fruits, peach, sweet orange |
| Heart notes | Lily of the valley, amber | Passion fruit, mango, water fruits |
| Base notes | Vanilla, amber | Amber, vanilla, musk (from its note tags) |
| Concentration | Extrait de parfum | Eau de parfum |
| Character | Fruity, floral, amber; soft, velvety and quiet | Tropical, fruity-aquatic; bright and energetic |
| Intensity (as listed) | Moderate; projection rated strong | Moderate |
| Listed for | Women | Men |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
| Best for | Daily wear, evenings, work | Daily wear, evenings, sport |
Hawas Chrome's top and heart notes come from its product description, and its base from its note tags, which also include citrus and marine. Its description gives passion fruit the lead role.
Where they differ
- The fruit. Silent Whisper's fruit is pale and cool: crisp apple, honeydew and melon, which Mykonos compares to a cool breeze. Hawas Chrome's is warm and tropical: yellow fruits, peach and sweet orange, then passion fruit and mango. Our tropical fruit perfume guide covers mango; the apple perfume guide covers the crisper side.
- Flowers. Silent Whisper has lily of the valley in its heart, next to amber. Hawas Chrome lists no flowers; its heart is all fruit.
- Volume and mood. Mykonos describes Silent Whisper as a scent that speaks softly: gentle and velvety, lingering quietly rather than shouting. Hawas Chrome's description is about energy, with a bright, ultra-fruity opening and a vivid presence.
- Who and when. Silent Whisper is listed for women and tagged for work; Hawas Chrome is listed for men and tagged for sport.
- Concentration. Silent Whisper is an extrait de parfum; Hawas Chrome is an eau de parfum.
Which one should you choose?
- Choose Silent Whisper if you want a fruity scent for the office. It is tagged for work and its character is soft; our best perfumes for the office explains what makes a scent work at a desk.
- Choose Silent Whisper if melon and honeydew appeal to you, or if you like a floral touch among the fruit.
- Choose Hawas Chrome if you want passion fruit and mango: a brighter, more tropical summer scent.
- Choose Hawas Chrome for sport and the beach; it is tagged for sport.
Weighing Silent Whisper against another soft, fruity scent from Mykonos? Mykonos Luminos builds on apple and a creamy banana accord instead, and we compare the two in Mykonos Luminos vs Silent Whisper.
Wearing Mykonos Silent Whisper
Silent Whisper is an extrait de parfum in 50 ml and 100 ml, with a fruity, floral and amber accord. Mykonos rates its sillage as moderate to strong, its projection as strong and its longevity at 10+ hours. That is more presence than the name suggests, so one spray on the neck is enough for a working day and two for an evening. It is tagged for summer and for daily wear, evenings and work, and it is listed for women.
In the brand's own words, it melts into amber and creamy vanilla in the drydown, with a soft echo of fruit still in the air. You will find it in our Fruity collection and among the perfumes for her.
Frequently asked questions
Are Mykonos Silent Whisper and Rasasi Hawas Chrome the same perfume?
No. Both are fruity summer scents with amber and vanilla in the base, but Silent Whisper is built on apple, honeydew, melon and lily of the valley, while Hawas Chrome is built on peach, sweet orange, passion fruit and mango.
Is Rasasi Hawas Chrome inspired by Erba Gold or Erba Pura?
Most retailers present it as an Erba Pura style; some reviewers link it to Erba Gold instead. That is why we compare it with two Mykonos perfumes: Silent Whisper, inspired by Erba Gold, and Satin Blanc, inspired by Erba Pura and Tiziana Terenzi Kirke.
Which one is more tropical?
Hawas Chrome, with passion fruit, mango and peach. Silent Whisper's fruits are apple, honeydew and melon.
Can I wear Silent Whisper to work?
Yes. It is tagged for work, and one spray is enough in an office.