What Is Rasasi Hawas Fire a Dupe Of?

Rasasi Hawas Fire is a clone of Gissah Imperial Valley. We rate the similarity at 80%. There’s a clear connection, with enough room for Hawas Fire to have its own character.

How close is Hawas Fire to Imperial Valley?

At 80%, we’d treat Hawas Fire as an option to try if you enjoy Imperial Valley’s style. That leaves some differences worth exploring before you choose a full bottle. We’d pay attention to the parts of the original you most enjoy, then see how much of that experience you get from Fire as it settles.

How do the notes compare?

Rasasi lists French clary sage, Egyptian jasmine, marine notes, ambergris and mineral amber for Hawas Fire. That gives you an aromatic, floral and marine side to follow in a sample.

Gissah lists davana, Italian bergamot and pink pepper at the top of Imperial Valley, white amber, African rosemary and oud in the middle, then musk, leather and Haitian vetiver in the base. We’d follow the oud and leather alongside the aromatic notes, rather than assuming the two fragrances will line up note for note.

What would we compare on skin?

Try a similar amount of each on separate wrists and give the opening time to settle. With Fire, check the clary sage against the jasmine and marine notes. With Imperial Valley, follow the rosemary, oud and leather. Come back later and see which balance you enjoy most. A short spray on paper can help you get acquainted, but it doesn’t answer everything about how you’ll enjoy wearing either fragrance.

Which one would we buy?

We’d sample Hawas Fire if you want an alternative in this style and are happy with an 80% similarity rating. Imperial Valley is the reference to try if its particular balance is what you’re after. Check the bottle size, current retailer availability, shipping and return terms before deciding. The product pages are a useful place to look for purchase options without assuming that every listing has the same size or delivery cost.