Is Alexandria Fragrances Ruthless a dupe of Rabanne Invictus?

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Invictus Eau de Toilette bottle Invictus EDT
EDT Concentration Extrait
M Gender M
2013 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££££
Ruthless Extrait bottle Ruthless Extrait
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Best value £0.36/ml (200ml)
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Invictus EDT
Invictus is a mass-appeal marine-citrus powerhouse that radiates youthful energy and sporty confidence. Its bold projection and fresh sweetness make it a crowd-pleaser, perfect for those seeking a vibrant signature.
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Our Verdict - Ruthless Extrait
Seriously potent and a bit of a beast, Ruthless is a youthful citrus-woody marine scent that absolutely demands attention. Don't go wild with the sprays unless you want to gas out the room, but it's a solid compliment magnet for those who dare.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Invictus EDT A Ruthless Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Invictus EDT
Ruthless Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Bay Leaf 53% vs 50%
Jasmine 46% vs 50%
Sea Water 34% vs 40%
Grapefruit 34% vs 20%
Mandarin 31% vs 40%
Ambergris 27% vs 29%
Guaiac Wood 25% vs 23%
Oakmoss 23% vs 29%
Patchouli 23% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 34% vs 40%
Grapefruit 34% vs 20%
Mandarin 31% vs 40%
Shared Notes
Bay Leaf 53% vs 50%
Jasmine 46% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 27% vs 29%
Guaiac Wood 25% vs 23%
Oakmoss 23% vs 29%
Patchouli 23% vs 17%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Invictus Ruthless
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Invictus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Invictus excels in spring and fall with its fresh marine opening and aromatic heart, while the ambergris and woody base offer enough substance for cooler days. Its aquatic-citrus character suits summer but can be piercing in winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

With its energetic projection and sporty-fresh profile, Invictus is ideal for casual, date, and active settings. Its boldness can be distracting for office or formal use, but it works well in lively or social atmospheres.

Ruthless

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Rabanne Invictus, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its potent nature and strong sillage, as highlighted by reviews, make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. However, its fresh, youthful profile aligns perfectly with casual outings and dates, where its 'mass appealing' scent can shine. Its intensity might be a bit much for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Bay Leaf, Jasmine, Mandarin

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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Invictus EDT

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