THE BEST INVICTUS AQUA 2016 ALTERNATIVE! | RASASI HAWAS FRAGRANCE REVIEW! | COMPLIMENT GETTING SCENT

[@david_w4315]

Hawas is legit 🔥 and imo shouldn’t be downplayed as an alternative to Invictus Aqua because, it definitely came first! I’ve been wearing it from day one, and blind bought Invictus Aqua when it hit the scene! It is also a very good fragrance, but it was my only bottle. I didn’t need it because of Hawas!

[@Redolessence]

Awesome! Love to hear that!

[@treway9879]

I agree, I’m not understanding how if Hawas released in 2015 and Invictus Aqua released in 2016 how could Hawas be an alternative or clone to Invictus Aqua? That clearly would be the other way around right?

[@david_w4315]

@@treway9879 the only thing I can think of is, Hawas isn’t as popular or mainstream as Invictus. But the DNA was already there with Hawas, Invictus Aqua is definitely a higher priced alternative to Hawas🤷🏽‍♂️😂

[@carlito7863]

Is it an edt or edp?

[@prodesigner20]

@@carlito7863 EDP

[@MiamiSammy]

This is one of my most complimented of all time!! Great performance too

[@winnienguyen4420]

I bought my husband Hawas, but when I opened the box and smelled it I decided to keep it myself. This DNA is the sexiest. It's just so fresh, clean, and has just an ever so slight touch of that Invictus bubblegum note. The fragrances I've noticed that have this DNA besides Invictus Aqua and Hawas are Mont Blanc Legend Spirit , Cool Water Wave, and also Invictus Legend. Thanks for your excellent review.

[@FSUSean2112]

I have mont Blanc legend spirit and it is very nice but I have seen and saw that Hawas is a stronger version of legend spirit and the closest or just a really good summer fragrance. I just wish and hope that Hawas is different in the summertime than dolce Gabbana light Blue forever. It's another summer like fragrance I want to get

[@Balkhair90]

Girl you are in every video reviews hawas 😅😅

[@winnienguyen4420]

@@Balkhair90 yes I really love that fragrance beyond measure. I wear it myself as I find it unisex, but I much prefer smelling it on a guy. When I smell it just imagine a really handsome guy, say in his 30s who looks like a young Tab Hunter walking out of the ocean on a gorgeous hot summer night on the beach. As he walks out you smell the marine notes of the ocean and just melt. I think just about any woman would....

[@AH-hz5xc]

Add davidoff run wild to that list

[@Miketravelz007]

@@Balkhair90Forreals. I saw this same comment in a different Hawas review 😂

[@gm8507]

Wore this to a medical procedure, and the nurses were going bananas over it.

[@dailybikes668]

😂😂for real?

[@gm8507]

@@dailybikes668 for real my dude 😎. Scrub dropper for sure.

[@stanislavdvoryanov3148]

@@gm8507 xd

[@ericchatman7220]

Operation was a success however the patient died!!!!!

[@alialyami5407]

@@gm8507 🤣🤣👍

[@jimmymcwatters4182]

Great review Steve! I own a 2018 batch of Rasasi Hawas (darker purple juice) and it's a beast in performance and compliment magnet. Highly recommended! 🔥

[@roblund6919]

Ok I have the Aqua 2018 version and I'm almost finished and will definitely be purchasing this fragrance,thanks for the info Steven,cheers

[@marvelousmajor4469]

Hawas definitely came first as I had it when invictus was released and I never picked up invictus aqua because I always thought they smell to much alike. So invictus is the clone.

[@philipphawk]

Bear in mind that the original Invictus came out in 2013 though, which was likely an inspiration for Hawas, and by adding their own twist it just so happened to be closer to the Aqua Version released a year later. Just my theory though :)

[@winnienguyen4420]

@@philipphawk yeah Paco Rabanne copied Rasasi Hawas DNA to create Invictus Aqua 2016. Same with MB Legend Spirit.

[@philipphawk]

@@winnienguyen4420 Why do you think so? How does the original Invictus, which came out in 2013, fit your theory?

[@winnienguyen4420]

@@philipphawk yeah Rasasi took the original Invictus DNA and made it less sweet, more aquatic, and just an all around better smelling fragrance. Then Paco Rabanne of course took notice and used Hawas as their inspiration for Invictus Aqua.

[@philipphawk]

@@winnienguyen4420 But now you admit that Hawas was first in using Invictus as what you call "inspiration"

[@acidspaz4252]

Hawas came out before Invictus aqua...

[@Private-Citizen1]

Summer monster!!!! This was my most complemented summer fragrance in 2019 and 2018

[@Redolessence]

Nice! Love to hear that!

[@EzeAsuoha]

U still use it?

[@Private-Citizen1]

@@EzeAsuoha yes

[@EzeAsuoha]

@@Private-Citizen1do you use edt or edp? Where u buy it? How many sprays

[@philipphawk]

@@EzeAsuoha I didn't know there's an edt ? Where do you have this information from ?

[@TonytheTyga]

This one is a staple in my collection; it completely lives up to the hype in every way and wifey loves it too. Great review Steven! 🔥

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much!

[@PradiptaD]

Hawas from the house of Rasasi is a beast mode compliment getter. I have had this for a couple of years but almost never wore it. Started wearing it casually a couple of months ago and people started noticing even through their masks 😱. Got compliments from both male and female.

[@Redolessence]

It does so well! Happy holidays!

[@darkpoet5514]

I have a small collection of about 25 perfumes including sauvage , ysl y edp , valentino uomo intense , gentleman edp , stronger with you absolutely and by far , this one is most that I have received complements while wearing it .

[@vivekmenon2879]

Hows this compared to versace pour homme

[@PREPFORIT]

I might try this. I am not a fan of invictus. But I do like aquatic blue fragrances. Good review

[@philipphawk]

Hawas is amazing, i have 2 bottles left of the old formulation with the purple juice and i cherish it more than my last bottle of Invictus Aqua 2016 !! Go figure :D

[@kennyhardy1884]

First of all, happy holidays Steven!... I picked up on this into early spring after hearing so many reviews say it was indeed a compliment beast, as I'm so happy to see you finally got it up here on your Channel! As a matter of fact, I have received more compliments with this then I have invictus Aqua! and compliments with that was non-stop!...great review as always!

[@Redolessence]

Oh nice! Happy holidays, Kenny!

[@ThomasMichaelSeaboldt]

Hawas is still my Most Complimented scent, which blows my mind considering my personal faves, their complexities/nuances, and $$$. I Like it even now, but everyone else Absolutely LOVES it on me, I guess this vid is a reminder to grab another bottle.

[@Redolessence]

So Good! Thank you for sharing!

[@carlito7863]

Is it an edt or edp? Thanks

[@alejandroxan]

@@carlito7863 EDP

[@jdmb03]

Hawas is 12-hours for me. One of the best frag values.

[@kleeblattchen38]

is it an older batch?

[@jdmb03]

@@kleeblattchen38 2018, purple juice.

[@odismellfin7681]

I love Hawas❤️🔥 it's one of my absolute favorite juices! It could be used all year around. Really nice in colder months.

[@j_riv_23]

Yup. Sure is.

[@carlito7863]

Is it an edt or edp?

[@TevinC814]

The March 2021 batch is light purple, cap clicks, lasts 10+ hours on clothing and has less of the "egg vibe" than the older formulations in my opinion.

[@adamdestro123]

It is a good fragrance but it's not a cheapie it once was. I agree with you regarding the performance. It last a very long time.

[@louiestuart]

$40 is pretty cheap for a beast mode frag.

[@michaeldevose8923]

The cinnamon and plum makes Hawas stand out. I think that's what gives it that minty vibe in combo with the other notes. Honestly this smells better IA. Imo.

[@FSUSean2112]

When you spread is the cinnamon really noticeable in the smell or no?

[@michaeldevose8923]

@@FSUSean2112 it's not a dominant bold cinnamon, like it doesn't take over the fragrance its just present and moderately yet noticeably spicy, in a cinnamon candy sort of way. It's hard to describe. If you are reluctant to blind buy get a small decant and test. If you like aquatic fragrances with a twist, you'll like Hawas.

[@FSUSean2112]

@@michaeldevose8923 I went to a fragrance place a couple of days ago and I tried a couple samples and I just did some sprays and I really like for summer the YSL Y, of course I already have montblanc legend spirit and that's a good aquatic scent and I really like or liked dolce & Gabbana light Blue intense. So I do definitely like aquatic fragrances that are fresh.

[@richuncle9689]

This is one of the greatest and powerful bottles of all time in my opinion. top shelf stuff

[@Redolessence]

Glad to hear that!

[@MilesStewart]

Hey Steve! Would you say Hawas is comparable to Halloween Man Hero at all? My takeaway from your videos of both is that Hero is more citrus heavy and Hawas has it beat by a mile in projection and longetivity.

[@MajorStaticX]

I think this is better than the original 2016 Aqua, definitely better than the remake, and i lasts forever!!!! lol, I sprayed 1 spray on me at my Girls house and kid you not I went back 2 days later and you can still smell a hint of it. and I may be wrong but I do Believe Hawas came out around a year before Invictus Aqua 2016 or so thats the legend at least

[@mpymike45]

This fragrance is awesome! I recently picked up a bottle and At first I was worried the new batches wouldn’t perform well but they do👌🏽 Also, not sure if you are aware but Hawas actually came out a year before Invictus Acqua 2016. So in reality Paco Rabanne copied the Hawas dna. Either way this is a beautiful fragrance🔥 and it performs very well for a fresh aquatic fragrance💪🏼 Rasasi Hawas and Bvlgari Aqva Atlantique are my strongest performing fresh fragrances in my collection.

[@paulie7777777]

Or Hawas copied the invictus dna and tweeked it 👀

[@mpymike45]

@@paulie7777777 yeah I can see that. After giving Hawas a few wearings I realized that it’s a lot sweeter than Invictus Acqua. Leans closer to Invictus. And since Invictus came out 2 years before Hawas it’s definitely possible.

[@paulie7777777]

@@mpymike45 a lot and I mean a lot of people copied the invictus dna .. even to this day .. SB night vision edt.. uomo born in Roma etc

[@mpymike45]

@@paulie7777777 yeah I know that. Invictus is one of the most copied fragrance dna’s next to Aventus and 1 million

[@damianramos3242]

Which one do you prefer between the two? Or are you just glad that you have them both?

[@abdiahmed3465]

Iam trying get one, which version should I buy ?

[@michaelmargono]

The smell is amazing but i feel like it's very linear, i wonder if there is an alternative where the scent profile can feel more complex

[@surfersoldierforchrist5928]

i bought this hawas on your recommendation and absolutely love it!!! thanks so much, is there any fragrances close to this one I can get besides Invictus EDT I already own, I want more of these scents love your channel.

[@dukethunder214]

Interesting 🧐 I’ll have to purchase a tester, before making an investment, great review video, Happy holidays, nothing but love and respect from North Western Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for watching!

[@mohammedanas4330]

Actually Rasasi Hawas was released one year before Invictus Aqua 2016.

[@Epinori]

Anyone know is there much of a difference between blue and now grey bottle? I guess reformulation.

[@robertryanmason1209]

Hi. Great video. I wanted to know where you got your bottle because I don’t want to get a fake. Thank you

[@josecunsako31]

Just got mine today! Smells sooo good and definitely smell like 2016 invictus Aqua which I had before. I think the 2016 to my nose had more fruits/ grapes. I would say it’s like 90% close to invictus or invictus to this like you said on the video this one was out before 2016 invictus! I can’t wait to try it to see how long it last

[@johntitor308]

How was it??

[@josecunsako31]

@@johntitor308 it’s great, smells good and last long! Worth buying bro 💪🏻

[@hahaway93]

What batch did you get? I’m thinking about getting one

[@elbori4365]

Hello, Steven. Love your channel. I hope you will always stay true with your honest and educated opinio s and advice. You are the only who I trust to actually blind buy a fragrance based on their opinion. You're one of the few that don't sellout. Btw, I love the Rasasi Hawas and own 2 bottles. Keep up the great work!

[@MegaKingdel]

😍😍😍😍

[@husseinhamed2169]

Sense you’re a big fan of the invictus DNA. I would love to recommend 2 amazing fragrance’s that have the same DNA for very very cheap price. 1- ILLUSTRIOUS DELUXE EDT LIMITED EDITION BY CREATION LAMIS . 20$. This fragrance it smells just like rasasi hawas 2- Dark Fever Perfume EDTby Creation Lamis . 20$. It smells like invictus legend . longevity between 6h and 8h. I hope you like my Recommendation

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much! I will definitely make an effort to try them! Have a great day!

[@husseinhamed2169]

@@Redolessence your welcome. I promise you will not be disappointed

[@jujuguy2323]

Maybe older batches are great but I have a March 2020 bottle with clear juice and after three hours it’s very faint on my skin and projection is near nil. No one around me can smell this. Another great one ruined by reformulation. Pity. The list goes on and on

[@franklinbulmez4989]

Hi there Steven hope you are doing awesome.. I’m rewatching this video hoping you can do a rasasi hawas ICE review soon. I would like to know your opinion about it.

[@iFrankie.]

Thinking about buying this for spring/summer

[@Redolessence]

Great choice!

[@donkinsey]

Great Review Steve. I just placed a order for 6 Beast Mode Bottles from Rasasi and Amaf. They should give you a Commission.

[@mellymelshaves]

ONE of my favorites, Merry Christmas 🎅 Steven!!

[@Redolessence]

Awesome!

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and Merry Christmas to you and your family and have a blessed night

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas.

[@michaelbullock8011]

You welcome keep up the good work and thank you very much

[@fabian530]

Are the newest batches performing as good?

[@johntitor308]

What about the performance and smell in the newest batch?

[@greggraham9785]

Hello Steven, how are you? Outstanding job on the video and review. Rasasi Hawas is awesome and Amazing, compliments and long lasting. Stay safe brother .Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Merry Christmas, Greg!

I never understood why people say that Hawas or Legend Spirit are clones of Invictus Aqua 2016 I liked the OG Aqua way more than the other ones

[@Fadz-zg6bt]

That's a clone of this fragrance

[@bherrera0165bh]

Hawas is the only fragrance I immediately bought a 2nd bottle of.

[@sheikhirfan1191]

I have 2 bottles that I have opened and am current using… One has purple juice and other one has clear juice like water but performance is same on both I got 2 other backup bottles still packaged. This is a compliment monster so I use it as a party wear and just one spray makes it a date scent too 😉 Fun fact it lasts for weeks on clothes…

[@Artsloverinlr]

Hello Sheikh. Are any of your bottles recent formulations? I want to make sure that it hasn’t been watered down a lot. Also, is there a significant amount of Ambroxan in it? Sometimes I like that (Light Blue Intense) and sometimes I hate it (Sauvage). Foster Lee

[@LouiePHSC]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!

[@Redolessence]

You're very welcome, Louis!

[@jeremyanderson1681]

I think the opening and first 30 mins are quite harsh but when it drys down a bit it smells awesome

[@aaronandelise]

1:15 awesome

[@shahbenameraj2739]

which batch do you have of hawas

[@LiquidThawtz]

I just got a compliment on this today at the grocery store.

[@annacama8313]

Just ordered my husband one as a surprise gift. Hope he really likes it!

[@jknow7269]

Well, did he ?

[@annacama8313]

Oh yes ! He loves it. I love it so much too.

[@annacama8313]

It's so strong and lasts literally all Day. I Still smell it on his work shirts that are in the used clothes hamper. 😅

[@capakuma81]

I like this scent. Although, I’m not sure if it’s a copy of Invictus Aqua 2016. Fragrantica and Parfumo show this fragrance as being released in 2015. Although, I’m not sure which company had the idea for this fragrance dna 1st.

[@Redolessence]

That's a good thought

[@philipphawk]

Bear in mind that the original Invictus came out in 2013 though, which was likely an inspiration for Hawas, and by adding their own twist it just so happened to be closer to the Aqua Version released a year later. Just my theory though :)

[@sallyavantmusic]

How many sprays should you use with this without being overpowering?

[@Redolessence]

I would do about 5

[@sallyavantmusic]

@@Redolessence 5 WON'T be overpowering?

[@Redolessence]

@@sallyavantmusic you can do 4 to be on the safe side

[@scottm2398]

It does not smell like a carbon copy of any Invictus scent. . In the aame family but far from a carbon cooy. I love hawas

[@StricklyEverything]

One of my favorite summer time fragrances! Check it out 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmPcaaF8i6-BsJo

[@manzoom3371]

Aqua 2016 hawass 2015

[@Kellergirl]

I have Hawas for Her, and it's amazing!

[@Redolessence]

So glad to hear that! I need to try that one!

[@jankocian9659]

@@Redolessence See Joy Amin's review.

[@jankocian9659]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j33Yc6SrlL1rn68&ab_channel=JoyAmin

[@blakeglassie6776]

how many sprays should i use in one day

[@steveparadox1]

How can it be a clone of Invictus Aqua when it was released befire it? Do some research!

[@nuclearpcs2139]

This is my favorite in my collection !!!!

[@vivekmenon2879]

Hows it compared to Versace pour homme!?

[@MsFishingdog]

Great video. Thanks

[@Khananyahu]

Very popular in the Philippines... Thanks Steven

[@Redolessence]

Oh nice! You're welcome!

[@carvinieri5217]

Better than Invictus Legend? Worth it?

[@jaybrick8973]

Happy holidays steven going to have to try this fragrance out

[@Redolessence]

Happy holidays!

[@druiz127]

Is there a blue version of this?

[@AA-zs7jw]

HAWAS means Obsession in Arabic, in case you're wondering

[@Killakamikaze]

Hawas is great and the price nowadays is even amazing

[@Redolessence]

Agreed!

[@arabgamingtv1261]

Hawas means obsession in Arabic

[@lazaro2710]

Happy Holidays to you Steven !! Thanks for your friendship and advice, regards to Jen, Lazaro Broitman

[@mouadaa2095]

A great fragrance, one of my favorite!!

[@Redolessence]

Great indeed!

[@cosminalexandru8068]

I like this stuff. A few years ago I smelled on a guy something pretty similar to this, but with a sporty vibe if I can say, and very green, more green apple and an very effervescent/sparkly feeling. Does someone knows any scent with this type of composition ?

[@-Dark666-]

Maybe : - Montblanc legend spirit - Abercrombie & Fitch first instinct together

[@cosminalexandru8068]

Thank you for your reply bro ! Actually, it was an cheaper alternative to Chanel Platinum Egoiste, and to my nose seemed however similar to Invictus Aqua and effervescent:))) I found it

[@-Dark666-]

@@cosminalexandru8068 yo welcome 😉 my hawas comes in 2 days 👌 really exited to test it, it was a blind buy hope the hype is real and like it

[@cosminalexandru8068]

It deserves in my opinion. I already had it. Unfortunately, here in Romania is hard to find, and is a lot more expensive when is available than the last years when it used to cost under 40 euro :))) You can try to mix it with Chanel Allure Homme Sport Edt or Versace Pour Homme on clothes. Is the best mix I have ever tried. Hope you will be proud of your purchase!✌

[@-Dark666-]

@@cosminalexandru8068 thanks for the tip 😉 but i already have a fragrance that is a mix of allure homme sport & Versace pour homme, called : missoni wave 👍 Same here in France 🇨🇵 prices up due to the hype, but i find a decent price (65€) Thanks man hope i enjoy too 🙏 i will be back soon to let you Know my verdict !!!! Have a good day 😁

[@jaumeivorra3431]

Hi Steven! Which reformulation has the bottle of this video? And did you try it and has long lasting?

[@t.o.p.6483]

Hawas is good, not complex, its not in your face wow! But this is just my opinion off of test sprays from my new bottle, once I test it out in the field I'll get a better analysis.

[@Rowdy_gamb0]

Any analysis yet?

[@flamboyant91]

Hawas was indeed released before invictus aqua. Been rocking this one since release

[@junaidbashir3500]

Rasasi hawas was released in 2015 and it's not a alternative off Invictus aqua...Invictus aqua 2016...

[@aamirkhan-ps1cn]

The reformulated one doesn't perform well, It isn't loud or nuclear. After one or two hours you can't even smell it on yourself

[@dondonlabayo6208]

I just bought mine today 😀

[@Redolessence]

Nice! I hope you love it!

[@dondonlabayo6208]

@@Redolessence I will tell you later on...thanks for the Best review..

[@em_althani]

@@dondonlabayo6208 hi, are you enjoying it?

[@dondonlabayo6208]

@@em_althani yes I am

[@k.a6433]

@@dondonlabayo6208 from what year batch is your bottle made in

[@davidsantiago1380]

I don’t agree Hawas is similar to Invictus Aqua 2016; in fact, I’d say it’s closer to the Aqua 2018 formulation and the original Invictus rather than the very successful 2016. I got this one thinking I’d smell Invictus Aqua 2016, and ended up disappointed. It’s certainly a compliment getter for sure; just not Invictus Aqua 2016.

[@Demigod_Dan]

Hey Steven! I just thought I'd ask you, since you are one of the most respected fragrance reviewers in the youtube community. Do you know what happened to Fragboy Stewie? He's one of the few, including yourself, that I have watched for years. He just disappeared one day. Do you still keep in touch with him? I'm just curious. Thanks!

[@kingkong5717]

Hawas from 2015 invictus Form 2016 !

[@Redolessence]

That's true!

[@philipphawk]

Bear in mind that the original Invictus came out in 2013 though, which was likely an inspiration for Hawas, and by adding their own twist it just so happened to be closer to the Aqua Version released a year later. Just my theory though :)

[@SnoopyRu1980]

My SOTD 🔥🔥🔥

[@donkinsey]

Do a Review on 9pm. Hands down better than Ultra Male

[@jankocian9659]

You meant the other one. The 9pm!

[@fattony9227]

INVICTUS AQUA 2016 is a clone of RASASI HAWAS 2015.

[@gigiv6537]

Merry christmas!! 😆 Keep smelling good ladies and gentlemen!!

[@Redolessence]

Merry Christmas!

[@7eventyn]

Hawas >>>>> Invictus Aqua

[@Redolessence]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidberry777]

Hawas came first...it's more complete than Invictus Aqua...richer.

[@Bosdaks]

This is now trending here in Asia and now it's really hard to buy a bottle due to the limited stocks. I wish I have bought this sooner, I'm always seeing this before but didn't bother to check this out. It's crazy even fragrances have their own time on when it will trend.

[@ronnie5329]

Yep its also expensive in europe now, wait a little and the prices will fall again, promise

[@scentedbangladesh6391]

invictus aqua released in 2017 and this came out 2015!

[@abayomiabi]

How could this be a copy when it came out before Invictus Acqua ? Of course it’s unique.

[@bradjohnson1578]

I just got mine in I think it smells amazing, I don't know how long it lasts on my skin yet, but it seems like it's missing some like it was a used bottle. That's not the case though at least I don't think so because it was a sealed brand new bottle. 🤷‍♂️

[@Wahoosh]

The new patch is really weak 😔💔

[@superbighungry]

I always heard this one came before Invictus Aqua 2016

[@Redolessence]

Yeah, that's what I saw!

[@hassanpena4915]

Invictus is the copy of Hawas . Hawas is 2015 , invictus 2016

[@youknowwho8700]

Not in the same ball park as the original IA, I’ve owned both at the same time too

[@aakash950]

Dude you are doing fragrance review for so long how can you dropped the ball here hawas came before invictus aqua

[@ibrahimk.8927]

Heard it was reformalted, do you have any thoughts on that?

[@mz51092]

Lmao some say this perfume only at night and complicated. And here it says it's versatile. Lmao trust no one and wear what u like and what Ur partner likes