The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Cazar was composed by Guillaume Cresp as a bold, unisex fragrance built around saffron, leather, and smoky tobacco. The brief sets it between two kinds of strength: the warm grain of leather and the dry flare of spice, softened by incense and grounded in a woody base. Nothing about the composition feels ornamental. It reads like formal dressing with the collar turned up, built to hold its shape while the wearer moves.
The interesting part is the contrast between Cazar's polished surface and its rougher edges. Saffron and incense create a lean, aromatic opening. Musk and Cashmeran then soften that intensity without making it sweet. Beneath them, Labdanum, Ambroxan, and Guaiac Wood bring resin, warmth, and dry wood, while leather and smoky tobacco extend the composition's sense of weight. The result is less decorative than architectural, with each note pulling against the others rather than stacking into a simple smoke bomb.
The evolution
The opening cuts first, with saffron bringing a sharp metallic warmth beside the dry, ritualistic veil of incense. That brightness folds into musk and Cashmeran, where the composition becomes smoother and more tactile. Leather and tobacco take over through the middle, adding depth and a faint sweetness without turning overtly gourmand. By the drydown, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood provide resinous, woody weight, while Ambroxan leaves a clean metallic trace against the skin. The final impression is controlled and warm, closer to polished wood and fading smoke than heavy amber. As the fragrance develops, the initial saffron brightness settles into a softer interplay of incense, musk, leather, and tobacco. The leather contributes a supple, suede-like texture, while tobacco adds a dry, smoky depth rather than a heavy sweetness.
Cultural impact
Cazar can be explored through its composition of saffron, leather, tobacco, incense, musk, Cashmeran, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood, and Ambroxan. The fragrance begins with a sharp metallic warmth and dry incense, then develops into a tactile blend of smooth leather, smoky tobacco, and faint sweetness. Its drydown brings resinous wood and a clean metallic trace, creating a distinct expression for those drawn to dark, richly layered scents.
The House
Hawk PerfumesHawk Perfumes is an Omani fragrance house founded in Muscat in 2021. The brand draws its name from the hawk, a bird admired for its poise and power, and translates that image into a line of modern scents. Its catalogue includes a series of 2025 releases such as Cazar, Bakhur Leather, Sarab, Royal Oud, Dun, Star Glow, Beyond Love, Miran, Deep Incense and Noble. Each fragrance is presented as a compact, travel‑friendly bottle that invites the wearer to explore the aromatic heritage of Oman while staying rooted in contemporary design.
The Creator
Guillaume CrespThe Cresp family signature lies in an intimate knowledge of natural materials, and Guillaume Cresp's style reflects this inheritance. He works comfortably with florals, drawing from his childhood exposure to cultivation, but his range extends beyond any single category.



































