Is Rasasi Hawas 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 | 2015 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Hawas EDP
Invictus and Hawas, while sharing some similarities, diverge in their overall impact. Invictus leans heavily into a marine-citrus profile, projecting a clean, sporty vibe. Hawas amplifies the sweetness with a prominent fruity accord, creating a bolder, more playful and youthful statement. The key difference lies in Hawas's enhanced sweetness and stronger performance, making it a louder alternative. If you prefer a balanced, fresher aquatic, Invictus is your choice. If you desire a sweeter, longer-lasting, and more attention-grabbing scent, Hawas wins.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Invictus
- Hawas
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a fresher, less sweet scent.
- You prefer a more subtle marine fragrance.
- You want something versatile for day and night.
- You prefer a lighter, sportier vibe.
- You want a bolder, more attention-grabbing scent.
- You enjoy sweet and fruity fragrances.
- You need a fragrance that lasts a long time.
- You want something youthful and playful.
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.
Apple, bergamot, lemon and cinnamon burst out first, rainwater, plum and orange blossom fill the heart, and ambergris, musk and driftwood close. A loud, fruity-fresh scent for warm days.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Plum
12% share of the perfume
Cardamom
9% share of the perfume
Rain
8% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
5% share of the perfume
Ambergris
14%
vs
8%
Patchouli
10%
vs
4%
Sea Water
22% share of the perfume
Bay Leaf
14% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
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
13% share of the perfume
Plum
12% share of the perfume
Musk
10% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
10% share of the perfume
Cardamom
9% share of the perfume
Lemon
9% share of the perfume
Rain
8% share of the perfume
Driftwood
7% share of the perfume
Bergamot
5% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
5% share of the perfume
Plum
12% share of the perfume
Cardamom
9% share of the perfume
Rain
8% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
5% 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, citrus and rainwater lean spring and summer, and the ambergris base stretches it into autumn. Winter is its weakest.
Occasions
Easy on casual days and lively for dates and evenings out. Fine for the office when applied lightly, though not a formal choice.
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 2 of its 12 notes, including Patchouli, Ambergris
Adds apple and bergamot, drops bay leaf and grapefruit
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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