Is Luxe Fragrances Indus a dupe of Rabanne Invictus?

Indus EDP

Luxe Fragrances   Inspired Statement
Share
Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Invictus Eau de Toilette bottle Invictus EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Indus Eau de Parfum bottle Indus EDP
£48.30 from
50ml at The Fragrance Counter
Best value £0.36/ml (200ml)
Buy Invictus Check price on →
£19.99 from
50ml at Luxe Fragrances
Best value £0.25/ml (100ml)
Buy Indus Check price on →

Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

ScentArt

View Liquid → Invictus EDT
View Liquid → Indus EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Invictus EDT
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 - Indus EDP
Indus takes Paco Rabanne's Invictus and simplifies its marine-jasmine-guaiac structure into Luxe Fragrances' own lemon-peppercorn-tonka reading, keeping the bright freshness recognisable while trading the original's aquatic depth for a flatter, sweeter tonka-amber base.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Invictus EDT A Indus EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Invictus EDT
Indus EDP

Notes

Only in Indus
Lemon 56% Pink Pepper 44%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Invictus Indus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

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.

Indus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A bright citrus-amber freshener that suits warm weather best; too thin to register in cold months.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Clean and sporty enough for casual daily wear and the gym; too soft for formal or date-night impact.

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.

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis

Key Differences

Adds ambergris and bay leaf, drops amber and incense

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Invictus EDT

Check price on →
Check price on →
Refills and gift sets (3)
International (7)

Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work

50ml 2 offers
100ml 3 offers
150ml 1 offer
200ml 1 offer
Invictus EDT
Indus EDP
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS