What Is Rasasi Hawas Ice Freeze a Dupe Of?

What is Rasasi Hawas Ice Freeze a dupe of?

Rasasi Hawas Ice Freeze is being compared with Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim. The reason is easy to see in the notes: bergamot, orange and mandarin, with ginger adding a little bite. If you're looking for an Afternoon Swim alternative, Ice Freeze belongs on the list to sample.

Check the full name before buying. This guide is about Hawas Ice Freeze, a separate fragrance from Hawas Ice.

Where the notes overlap

Our catalog lists a very similar citrus opening for both bottles. Louis Vuitton's current Afternoon Swim description also centres on orange, bergamot and mandarin, and includes ginger among its key notes. That citrus-and-ginger combination gives the comparison a solid starting point.

Part of the profile	Hawas Ice Freeze	Afternoon Swim
Citrus opening	Bergamot, orange, mandarin	Bergamot, Sicilian orange, mandarin orange
Heart	Ginger, mint, muguet	Ginger
Base	Ambergris, sandalwood, musk	Ambergris

The table uses our catalog's note pyramids. Louis Vuitton presents selected highlights rather than that full breakdown. Matching names don't measure how close two fragrances smell, but they do explain why this pairing comes up.

What could feel different?

Ice Freeze's mint, muguet and sandalwood suggest a cooler, more floral and woody take on the citrus theme. Muguet means lily of the valley. Those are possibilities suggested by its listed notes, not findings from a side-by-side wear test. The balance of orange and ginger matters just as much as the extra notes.

What early owners are saying

In a Reddit discussion about Ice Freeze and Afternoon Swim, an owner makes the comparison, then describes a resemblance to YSL Y Iced Cologne as well. Another commenter finds the orange-and-mandarin character too candy-like for their taste.

A separate Ice Freeze owner review describes fresh citrus followed by florals and woods. That reviewer later clarifies that they haven't smelled Afternoon Swim. Their comments help describe Ice Freeze, but can't establish how closely it copies the original.

Should you try it?

If the orange-and-ginger side of Afternoon Swim appeals to you, try a small amount of Ice Freeze before committing to a bottle. Pay attention to how much the mint and floral character come through as the opening settles. A citrus resemblance may be enough for you, or those differences may be the deciding factor.

Visit the Hawas Ice Freeze product page for retailer discovery, browse more Rasasi fragrances, or compare the wider shortlist in our Afternoon Swim alternatives guide.