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Aqva Eau de Toilette bottle Aqva EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus Eau de Parfum bottle Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aqva EDT
This discontinued gem is proper divisive. Folk either love its unique salty aquatic vibe and beastly performance for summer, or they absolutely hate it, calling it synthetic, eggy, or even like 'rotting fruit in a puddle'.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus EDP
A budget stand-in for the original Paco Rabanne Invictus, keeping the grapefruit-marine-ambergris signature but with a shorter, less rounded finish than the designer version's guaiac-oakmoss-patchouli base.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aqva EDT
Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 100% vs 42%
Only in Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus
Grapefruit 57%
Only in Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus
Salt 38% Bay Leaf 35% Jasmine 27%
Only in Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus
Ambergris 55% Guaiac Wood 45%

Accords

Aqva Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus
100%
Citrus
60%
69%
Aquatic
70%
58%
Fresh
49%
Amber
40%
48%
Patchouli
45%
Woody
45%
Citrus shared
100%
60%
Aquatic shared
69%
70%
58%
Amber shared
49%
40%
48%
Woody shared
45%
45%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Aqva

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and unique, sometimes polarising, aroma make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, its 'beast mode' performance and strong aquatic-citrus notes are perfect for high heat, making it an ideal casual and sport scent, especially around water, where it really shines.

Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aquatic, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aqva EDT
Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus EDP
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