Is Lattafa Hayaati a dupe of Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2018)?
Invictus Aqua (2018) EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 2020 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Hayaati EDP
Hayaati and Invictus Aqua (2018) both aim for mass appeal, but diverge in execution. Hayaati leans into a fruity-spicy profile with a synthetic opening that improves with time. Invictus Aqua, on the other hand, is a salty aquatic fragrance that people either love or hate. The key difference lies in their accord profiles: Hayaati offers a unique blend for its price, while Invictus Aqua sticks closer to a classic aquatic, albeit with polarizing results. If you prefer something safer and fresher, Invictus Aqua is the way to go. If you want something more unique and budget-friendly, go for Hayaati.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Invictus Aqua (2018)
- Hayaati
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a unique, budget-friendly scent.
- You appreciate a spicy, fruity twist.
- You don't mind waiting for it to macerate.
- You want a compliment-pulling fragrance.
- You prefer a classic, fresh aquatic.
- You want a safe, inoffensive summer scent.
- You don't mind spending more for brand recognition.
- You like salty fragrances.
Divisive, yet undeniably a mass-appealing summer scent. It's either a fresh, salty aquatic crowd-pleaser that gets compliments or a synthetic, boring headache-inducer. You'll likely love it or hate it, but plenty will love it.
A fresh, fruity, lightly spiced scent with a clean shower-gel feel. A crunch of crisp apple, a warm hit of cinnamon and a soft musk finish make it bright and easy to like.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Sea Water
20% share of the perfume
Violet
17% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
8% share of the perfume
Rosewood
1% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Cinnamon
20% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
15% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
7%
vs
15%
Grapefruit
18% share of the perfume
Violet Leaf
16% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
7%
vs
15%
Sea Water
20% share of the perfume
Violet
17% share of the perfume
Rosewood
1% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
20% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, aquatic nature and moderate projection make it a great casual choice and fitting for the gym or office, though some find it a bit strong initially. It's too light and playful for formal settings, but could work for an daytime, informal date.
Seasons
Apple and bergamot are bright and cool, while cinnamon adds a spiced warmth. Spring and summer fit best, and autumn works well too.
Occasions
Versatile and clean, it suits casual days, the gym and the office. Formal evenings want something more refined.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Woody Notes
Adds ambergris and amberwood, drops apple and bergamot
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Invictus Aqua (2018) EDP
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