Is Rasasi Hawas Ice a dupe of Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2018)?
Invictus Aqua (2018) EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Hawas Ice EDP
Hawas Ice and Invictus Aqua (2018) both aim for a fresh, aquatic profile, but diverge significantly in execution. Hawas Ice leans heavily into sweet, fruity bubblegum territory, making it a youthful and loud compliment-getter. Invictus Aqua (2018), while still mass-appealing, offers a more mature, salty aquatic experience that some find invigorating, while others perceive as synthetic and headache-inducing. If you want a sugar rush, go with Hawas Ice. If you prefer a more traditionally aquatic and less sweet vibe, Invictus Aqua (2018) is the better choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Invictus Aqua (2018)
- Hawas Ice
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a youthful, playful, and sweet fragrance.
- You want a compliment-magnet that projects loudly.
- You prefer a modern, bubblegum-like sweetness.
- You want a fragrance with strong performance.
- You want a more mature and traditionally aquatic scent.
- You prefer a salty, marine-like freshness.
- You dislike overly sweet or cloying fragrances.
- You want a versatile summer fragrance.
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.
Loud, fresh and sweet, with a bubblegum fruitiness: apple, lemon and bergamot lead, plum and cardamom follow, and musk, amber and driftwood close. Bold and youthful, with strong projection.
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
Sea Water
20% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
18% share of the perfume
Violet
17% share of the perfume
Violet Leaf
16% share of the perfume
Ambergris
12% share of the perfume
Amberwood
8% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
8% share of the perfume
Rosewood
1% share of the perfume
Plum
18% share of the perfume
Apple
14% share of the perfume
Musk
12% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
12% share of the perfume
Star Anise
11% share of the perfume
Amber
8% share of the perfume
Cardamom
8% share of the perfume
Bergamot
7% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
6% share of the perfume
Lemon
3% share of the perfume
Driftwood
1% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
18% share of the perfume
Violet Leaf
16% share of the perfume
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
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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance and strong, sweet projection make it less suitable for quiet office environments. It shines in casual settings and for sports due to its fresh, energetic vibe, and reliably draws compliments on dates.
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 ambergris and amberwood, drops amber and apple
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Invictus Aqua (2018) EDP
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