What Is Rasasi Hawas Ice a Dupe Of?

What is Rasasi Hawas Ice a clone of?

Rasasi Hawas Ice is a clone of Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2016), with a YSL Y EDP twist. We rate the similarity at 75%. The sweet, fresh aquatic character gets it into familiar territory, but it has enough of its own thing going on that we wouldn't call it a straight replacement.

That Y EDP twist is a big part of our take on it. If you're expecting only the salty, citrusy feel of the original Aqua, the sweeter fruit and blue fragrance character in Hawas Ice are worth keeping in mind.

How do their notes compare?

Invictus Aqua's 2016 profile puts yuzu, grapefruit and pink pepper up top, sea water and violet leaf in the middle, then ambergris, amberwood and guaiac wood underneath. There's a clear citrus, aquatic and woody thread to follow.

Hawas Ice's listed notes take a fruitier route: apple, lemon, bergamot and star anise, followed by plum, orange blossom and cardamom. Musk, amber, moss and driftwood make up its base. Those extra fruit, floral and spice notes help explain why the comparison isn't a one-for-one match.

Which Invictus Aqua are we comparing?

This guide uses the original 2016 Invictus Aqua. The 2018 and later editions have their own catalog pages, so make sure you're looking at the right version when comparing bottles or samples.

And Hawas Ice isn't Hawas Ice Freeze. We've covered Ice Freeze's Afternoon Swim pairing separately. The similar names don't make them interchangeable.

Would we put Hawas Ice on the shortlist?

Yes, especially if the idea of an Invictus Aqua-style fragrance with a Y EDP twist sounds appealing. Our 75% rating leaves room for those differences. If Aqua 2016 is the exact scent you're trying to replace, we'd sample Hawas Ice alongside it before buying a bottle.

The retailer cards above show the available options, and the Hawas Ice product page has the full catalog profile.