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Invictus Eau de Toilette bottle Invictus EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2013 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 - 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.
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
Invictus EDT
Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 34% vs 57%
Mandarin 31% vs 42%
Only in Invictus
Sea Water 34%
Shared Notes
Bay Leaf 53% vs 34%
Jasmine 46% vs 26%
Only in Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus
Salt 38%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 27% vs 55%
Guaiac Wood 25% vs 45%

Accords

Invictus Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus
100%
Marine
85%
Citrus
60%
Aquatic
70%
65%
Aromatic
60%
Woody
45%
50%
Amber
40%
100%
Citrus shared
85%
60%
70%
65%
Woody shared
60%
45%
Amber shared
50%
40%

Performance

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

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 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
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Invictus EDT
Ruthless Paco Rabanne Invictus EDP
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