Invictus Eau de Toilette bottle Invictus
Edt Concentration Edp
M Gender U
2013 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Nitro Red Eau de Parfum bottle Nitro Red
Our Verdict

While both Invictus and Nitro Red share a similar fresh, spicy, and woody DNA with a patchouli base, they diverge significantly in execution. Invictus offers a more refined and balanced marine-citrus experience, suitable for versatile wear. Nitro Red, in contrast, amplifies the sweetness and synthetic fruitiness to an extreme, resulting in a bold and polarizing statement. The key difference lies in subtlety versus intensity. Invictus is an easy-to-wear crowd-pleaser, while Nitro Red is a loud, budget-friendly fragrance that demands attention.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Invictus if...
  • You prefer a more versatile and mass-appealing scent.
  • You want a balanced blend of marine, citrus, and woody notes.
  • You want a more wearable and less synthetic fragrance.
  • You prefer a fragrance with a moderate projection.
Choose Nitro Red if...
  • You want a fragrance that is loud and attention-grabbing.
  • You want a long lasting scent without breaking the bank.
  • You enjoy very sweet and synthetic fruity fragrances.
  • You want a fragrance that projects heavily.
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.
Statement
Our Verdict - Nitro Red
This loud, sweet, and divisive beast mode fragrance will get you noticed, not always for the right reasons. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, packed with synthetic fruitiness and massive projection, perfect for those who want to stand out on a budget.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 9%
Floral 13% 6%
Fruity 4% 17%
Green 11% 10%
Sweet 9% 17%
Warm 12% 9%
Woody 11% 25%
Earthy 20% 15%
Animalic 9% 2%
Fresh 25% 25%

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Invictus Nitro Red
100%
Marine
60%
Woody
100%
Ozonic
100%
Aquatic
98%
Fruity
87%
85%
Citrus
64%
70%
Fresh Spicy
67%
50%
Amber
70%
Lavender
70%
65%
Aromatic
61%
100%
Woody shared
60%
100%
100%
98%
87%
Citrus shared
85%
64%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
67%
Amber shared
50%
70%
70%
Aromatic shared
65%
61%

Performance

Invictus Nitro Red
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
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.

Nitro Red

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its nuclear projection and strong, sweet profile make it entirely unsuitable for office or formal settings, where it would overwhelm. However, its youthful, energetic vibe is ideal for casual outings and dates, particularly in warmer weather. It's a bit too heavy for serious sport but could work for post-gym socialising.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
73%
Olfactory
85%
Notes
67%
Accord
52%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Fresh Spicy accords and Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Invictus
Nitro Red
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