Is Milton-Lloyd Colour Me Black a dupe of Rabanne Invictus?
Invictus EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Colour Me Black EDP
The main difference between these two comes down to refinement and ingredient quality. Invictus by Rabanne has a polished, synthetic-marine profile that feels balanced and purposeful, built around its signature bay leaf and ambergris accord, and it holds a clean, sporty confidence from opening to dry-down. Colour Me Black takes a more budget-conscious approach, replicating the DNA but leaning into a sweeter, denser amber profile. Colour Me Black gives impressive longevity for its price, but it lacks the nuanced layering of the original and can turn cloying if you overspray it. Choose Invictus if you value a smoother, more versatile scent. Opt for Colour Me Black if you want the general profile on a strict budget without worrying about the cost per spray.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a balanced and refined marine scent.
- You want the original designer experience.
- You dislike overly sweet or cloying dry downs.
- You are shopping on a very strict budget.
- You want a scent for daily gym use or casual wear.
- You prefer a denser and sweeter take on the DNA.
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.
A beast-mode Invictus clone that punches way above its price point. It's a crowd-pleasing, youthful scent, but be warned: this one can be cloyingly sweet if you go heavy on the trigger.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - summer and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' projection and longevity, this fragrance is best suited for casual wear and dates where you want to be noticed without overwhelming a formal setting or small office space. Its fresh and energetic accords make it a great gym or daytime scent, as noted by community reviews.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, aromatic
Adds ambergris and bay leaf, drops amber and bergamot
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