Fragrances inspired by Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum
The original
Invictus Aqua (2018)
Rabanne
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Hawas Ice and Invictus Aqua (2018) both aim for a fresh, aquatic profile, but diverge significantly in execution.
What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops ambergris and amberwood
Choose Hawas Ice when
You want a youthful, playful, and sweet fragrance.
Our verdict
Hayaati and Invictus Aqua (2018) both aim for mass appeal, but diverge in execution.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Woody Notes
The main difference
Adds apple and bergamot, drops ambergris and amberwood
Choose Hayaati when
You want a unique, budget-friendly scent.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Ambergris, Sea Water, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and pink pepper, drops rosewood and violet
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Ambergris, Sea Water, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and pink pepper, drops rosewood and violet
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Ambergris, Woody Notes, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops amberwood and rosewood
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Ambergris, Woody Notes, Sea Water
The main difference
Adds bergamot and fruity notes, drops amberwood and grapefruit
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Sea Water, Grapefruit, Amberwood
The main difference
Without ambergris and rosewood
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Sea Water, Grapefruit, Amberwood
The main difference
Without ambergris and rosewood
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Rabanne. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.