ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A solid, affordable clone that nails the aquatic-woody brief. Don't expect nuclear performance, but for the price, it's a great everyday hitter that pulls compliments. If you want the original, this is a decent shout.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Paco Rabanne's Invictus (2013) - the Veronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, Olivier Polge and Dominique Ropion grapefruit-marine-ambergris composition that became Rabanne's sport-masculine flagship, here translated into a grapefruit-marine opening over bay leaf and a ambergris-guaiac close. Honest dupe-fidelity for sport and casual wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 18% |
| Floral | 14% | 12% |
| Fruity | 4% | 4% |
| Green | 10% | 12% |
| Sweet | 10% | 7% |
| Warm | 12% | 10% |
| Woody | 11% | 11% |
| Earthy | 20% | 17% |
| Animalic | 10% | 9% |
| Fresh | 26% | 30% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual and sporting wear, but its moderate performance means it generally won't overwhelm an office setting. While suitable for a date, the casual vibe might deem it a bit underdressed for formal events.
Seasons
Marine-citrus-amber sport structure peaks in spring and summer; autumn carries. Winter off-season.
Occasions
Built for sport, casual, office, and warm-weather date; less suited to formal evening.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Marine, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Grapefruit, Mandarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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