Is Dumont Nitro Red a dupe of Rabanne Invictus?
Invictus EDT
Rabanne by Véronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion Original Favourite
Invictus EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | 2020 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Nitro Red EDP
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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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Invictus
- Nitro Red
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- 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.
- 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.
Grapefruit, mandarin and sea water crash in, bay leaf and jasmine add an aromatic lift, and ambergris, guaiac wood and oakmoss leave a salty, woody base. Loud and fresh.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Patchouli
10%
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1%
Patchouli
10%
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1%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Citrus and sea water suit warm days best, though the woody base lets it work well into autumn. Winter is its weakest.
Occasions
Strong enough for nights out and dates, and fresh enough for sport and casual days. In a quiet office it can be too much.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
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
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli
Adds ambergris and bay leaf, drops amber and apple
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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