Invictus Intense Eau de Toilette vs 1697 Eau de Toilette

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Invictus Intense Eau de Toilette bottle Invictus Intense EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender U
2016 Year 2011
££ Price Tier ££
1697 Eau de Toilette bottle 1697 EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Invictus Intense EDT
Divisive yet undeniably powerful, Invictus Intense is a club-ready beast for those who want to be noticed. It's a loud, sweet, and boozy scent that splits opinions but consistently gets compliments if you're into that game.
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Our Verdict - 1697 EDT
This boozy-gourmand powerhouse is famously divisive. Some rave about its unique, dry rum and spiced fruit complexity, finding it utterly captivating, while others are convinced it smells like
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Invictus Intense EDT
1697 EDT

Notes

Accords

Invictus Intense 1697
100%
Amber
81%
51%
Warm Spicy
100%
52%
Woody
97%
Sweet
91%
Rum
87%
Vanilla
76%
69%
Whiskey
Fruity
69%
62%
Animalic
Cinnamon
60%
56%
Salty
Powdery
55%
Floral
52%
44%
Citrus
Amber shared
100%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
51%
100%
Woody shared
52%
97%
91%
Rum
87%
76%
69%
69%
62%
60%
56%
55%
52%
44%

Performance

Invictus Intense 1697
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Invictus Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its beast-mode performance and strong projection make it unsuitable for most office environments, but it shines on dates and nights out. While some find it versatile for casual wear, its intensity can be too much for formal settings or daytime fitness activities.

1697

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent rum and spice accords, coupled with strong longevity, make it too distracting for office wear. However, its warming, boozy nature is perfect for intimate dates and sophisticated evening events, offering a luxurious and memorable presence.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
72%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Adds artemisia and cedar, drops ambergris and bay leaf

Where to buy

Invictus Intense EDT
1697 EDT
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