Is Lattafa Hayaati a dupe of Rabanne Invictus?
Invictus EDT
Rabanne by Véronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion Original Favourite
Invictus EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | 2020 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Hayaati EDP
Invictus and Hayaati both aim for crowd-pleasing freshness, but diverge in execution. Invictus leans heavily on a marine-citrus profile with a sporty, youthful vibe, while Hayaati offers a fruitier, spicier, and woodier experience. Invictus projects more boldly and has a smoother profile from the start. Hayaati, while a budget-friendly gem, may require some time to mature and lose its initial synthetic edge. If you prioritize immediate impact and a recognizable designer scent, choose Invictus. If you're after a unique, affordable alternative and don't mind waiting for it to develop, Hayaati is a great option.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Invictus
- Hayaati
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a recognizable designer fragrance.
- You prefer a fresh, aquatic scent profile.
- You want strong projection and immediate impact.
- You appreciate a sporty and youthful vibe.
- You're on a tight budget but want quality.
- You enjoy fruity and spicy fragrances.
- You want a unique scent that stands out.
- You don't mind waiting for a fragrance to mature.
Grapefruit, mandarin and sea water crash in, bay leaf and jasmine add an aromatic lift, and ambergris, guaiac wood and oakmoss leave a salty, woody base. Loud and fresh.
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
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Cinnamon
20% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
15% share of the perfume
Sea Water
22% share of the perfume
Ambergris
15% share of the perfume
Bay Leaf
14% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
11% share of the perfume
Patchouli
11% share of the perfume
Mandarin
10% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
10% share of the perfume
Jasmine
4% share of the perfume
Guaiac Wood
3% share of the perfume
Apple
22% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
20% share of the perfume
Musk
18% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
15% share of the perfume
Bergamot
13% share of the perfume
Vanilla
12% 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
Citrus and sea water suit warm days best, though the woody base lets it work well into autumn. Winter is its weakest.
Occasions
Strong enough for nights out and dates, and fresh enough for sport and casual days. In a quiet office it can be too much.
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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds apple and bergamot, drops ambergris and bay leaf
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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