des Jardins
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Invictus
ScentArt
A
des Jardins
B
Invictus
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - des Jardins Eau de Toilette
A refreshing, zingy citrus explosion that perfectly captures summer in a bottle, although some find it a bit too simple or generic to be truly memorable. It's an easy grab-and-go for those who love a natural, uplifting scent, but don't expect a powerhouse.
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Our Verdict - Invictus Eau de Parfum
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Paco Rabanne's Invictus (2013) - Veronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, Olivier Polge and Dominique Ropion's grapefruit-marine-ambergris signature, here translated into a budget reading with the grapefruit-marine-ambergris spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for sport and casual wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 24% | 80% |
| Floral | 10% | 15% |
| Fruity | 4% | 30% |
| Green | 16% | 40% |
| Sweet | 7% | 15% |
| Warm | 5% | 40% |
| Woody | 17% | 55% |
| Earthy | 12% | 30% |
| Animalic | 6% | 20% |
| Fresh | 31% | 95% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes
des Jardins Eau de Toilette
Invictus Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Grapefruit
16%
vs
39%
Only in des Jardins Eau de Toilette
Citrus
21%
Orange
17%
Redcurrant Leaf
16%
Bergamot
15%
Lemon
14%
Accords
des Jardins Eau de Toilette
Invictus Eau de Parfum
Performance
des Jardins Eau de Toilette
Invictus Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Light
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
des Jardins Eau de Toilette
Seasons
Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Casual
Sport
Its light sillage and fresh, clean accords make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it won't offend. However, its 'body mist' performance and bright scent mean it's less suited for formal events or a romantic date.
Invictus Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Also Works:
Autumn
Grapefruit-marine is summer-natural; spring close behind, autumn at low dosage acceptable.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Casual
Sport
Also Works:
Date
Formal
Fresh-casual masculine - sport, casual, and office the natural homes.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities
Both share Citrus, Fresh, Woody accords and Grapefruit, Bay Leaf notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
des Jardins Eau de Toilette
Invictus Eau de Parfum
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