Is Rasasi Hawas Ice a dupe of Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2024)?
Invictus Aqua (2024) EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2024 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Hawas Ice EDP
Hawas Ice and Invictus Aqua (2024) both aim for a fresh, aquatic profile, but diverge significantly in execution. Hawas Ice leans into a sweet, almost bubblegum-like fruitiness with strong performance, making it a compliment-getter for a younger crowd. Invictus Aqua (2024), however, is a more mature take, focusing on a clean, fresh spiciness that evokes a modern aquatic vibe. But its performance is spotty. If you seek bold sweetness and guaranteed projection, Hawas Ice wins. For a refined, fresh out of the shower vibe, consider Invictus Aqua (2024) - but test it first.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Invictus Aqua (2024)
- Hawas Ice
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a bold, attention-grabbing scent.
- You prefer sweeter, fruity fragrances.
- You want a compliment-magnet.
- You value strong performance and projection.
- You prefer a more refined, fresh scent.
- You dislike overly sweet fragrances.
- You want a versatile everyday fragrance.
- You prefer a more mature aquatic fragrance.
- You want something that's not loud or cloying.
A clean, bright aquatic made for hot days, sport and easy weekends. Sharp grapefruit and a salty sea-water note sit on a light amberwood base, with a moderate trail.
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
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Grapefruit
41% share of the perfume
Sea Water
39% share of the perfume
Amberwood
20% 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
41% share of the perfume
Sea Water
39% share of the perfume
Amberwood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Grapefruit and sea water are summer through and through, with spring a decent second. Autumn and winter air leave it thin.
Occasions
Made for casual days and sport, and clean enough for the office. A date or formal evening wants more depth.
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 amberwood and grapefruit, drops amber and apple
Where to buy
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Invictus Aqua (2024) EDP
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