Rasasi
Hawas EDT
“Sweet apple over saltwater with a cinnamon-cardamom kick — a budget brawler in fruity-aquatic territory.”
Rasasi's 2015 release — a fruity-aquatic composition that closely mirrors the Rabanne Invictus profile. Apple and bergamot open over a watery heart, with a driftwood-amber base. A common gateway alternative for buyers priced out of the original. Wears strongest in summer, daytime.
The take
What works
- ●Big juicy apple-aquatic appeal at a fraction of designer pricing
- ●Beast-mode projection and 8+ hour longevity
- ●Crowd-pleasing fruity-fresh DNA, especially in summer
Trade-offs
- ●Synthetic edge in the dry-down for trained noses
- ●Sweet 'bubblegum' tilt won't suit every wardrobe
Notes
Top
Apple
Bergamot
Lemon
CinnamonMid
Watery Notes
Plum
Orange Blossom
CardamomBase
Ambergris
Musk
Patchouli
DriftwoodPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 2 of our editorial picks
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hawas a good Invictus EDT dupe?
85% similarity to Rabanne Invictus EDT in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $35–$50 vs Rabanne's $100–$180, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.
What does Hawas smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Rabanne Invictus Aqua (84%), Rayhaan Pacific (70%), Montblanc Montblanc Legend Spirit (63%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Hawas last?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 75/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Hawas?
Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to casual, beach, active.
Is Hawas worth it?
At $35–$50, yes for this tier. Big juicy apple-aquatic appeal at a fraction of designer pricing. Beast-mode projection and 8+ hour longevity.