Dupe Pair
79%
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Aura

Armaf   Dupe
Invictus Eau de Toilette bottle Invictus
Edt Concentration Edp
M Gender U
2013 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
Aura Eau de Parfum bottle Aura

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Invictus
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 - Aura
This is a seriously polarising clone of Invictus Aqua, hyped by some as a cheaper, better performer and slammed by others for its cloying sweetness and lack of longevity. Batch variation seems to be a real issue here, so buyer beware.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 16%
Floral 13% 19%
Fruity 4% 7%
Green 11% 10%
Sweet 9% 14%
Warm 12% 16%
Woody 11% 14%
Earthy 20% 8%
Animalic 9% 9%
Fresh 25% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Invictus EdT
Aura EdP

Notes

Accords

Invictus Aura
100%
Marine
70%
Fresh Spicy
100%
65%
Aromatic
99%
Powdery
92%
85%
Citrus
84%
60%
Woody
69%
Iris
56%
Lavender
55%
Musky
54%
50%
Amber
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
100%
Aromatic shared
65%
99%
92%
Citrus shared
85%
84%
Woody shared
60%
69%
56%
55%
54%
50%

Performance

Invictus Aura
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.

Aura

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its strong projection and sweet, fresh profile make it excellent for casual wear and dates, where its 'sex bomb' appeal shines. However, due to its potential to be "loud" and fill a room, it's less suitable for office environments or formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
79%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
71%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Citrus accords

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Invictus
Aura
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