What Is Rasasi Hawas Kobra a Dupe Of?

Rasasi Hawas Kobra is a clone of Louis Vuitton Imagination. That’s the original behind this pairing and the bottle to compare it with if you’re deciding which version of the scent to try.

We rate the similarity at 88%. It’s a close take on the same fresh, tea-led idea, with a different balance once you look at the notes.

What’s the connection?

Imagination is the reference here. The tea is a useful detail to compare: Kobra lists green tea, while Imagination lists Chinese black tea. Both also bring citrus, ginger, neroli and cinnamon into the picture. We’d keep that shared idea in mind while allowing for the different tea and base notes in each bottle.

How do the notes compare?

Rasasi Hawas Kobra lists Ginger, Bergamot, Tangerine, Green Tea, Cinnamon, Neroli, Musk and Woody Notes. Louis Vuitton Imagination lists Citron, Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Tunisian Neroli, Nigerian Ginger, Ceylon Cinnamon, Chinese Black Tea and Ambroxan.

The note names give you different details to follow in each bottle. For Rasasi Hawas Kobra, start with Ginger, Bergamot and Tangerine. For Louis Vuitton Imagination, keep an eye on Citron, Calabrian Bergamot and Sicilian Orange. The way those parts blend together is what we’d spend time comparing.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d give both fragrances a similar number of sprays on separate wrists, then come back after the opening settles. Check the parts you enjoy most: the brightness at the start, the balance through the middle and the way the finish feels close to skin.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with Rasasi Hawas Kobra if you want Rasasi’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Louis Vuitton Imagination is the reference to try. Compare the available bottle sizes, shipping cost and return terms before choosing. A sample or smaller bottle can be a good first purchase, especially when one particular note is the reason you’re interested. Current retailer options are shown above. Use the price for the size you actually plan to order, and check the delivery estimate if you need the fragrance for a particular date.