Is MPF Wicked a dupe of Rabanne Invictus Elixir?
Invictus Elixir EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2026 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Wicked EDP
While both share the Invictus DNA, Invictus Elixir leans into a sweeter, more potent vanilla profile, whereas Wicked offers a drier, less sugary interpretation at a budget price. If you crave a powerful, long-lasting vanilla explosion with that familiar Invictus vibe, go for Elixir. However, if you prefer a more restrained, less sweet take on the Invictus theme that's easier on the wallet, Wicked is the better choice. Ultimately, it comes down to your preference for sweetness and your budget.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Invictus Elixir
- Wicked
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a powerful, long-lasting fragrance.
- You enjoy sweet vanilla-forward scents.
- You prefer the higher quality ingredients.
- Price is no object.
- You're on a budget.
- You prefer a drier, less sweet scent.
- You want a more subtle Invictus experience.
- You prefer to respray more often than pay more.
Rabanne's Invictus Elixir is a crowd-pleasing, high-performance vanilla bomb that's undeniably popular, despite the grumbles about its lack of originality. If you're after a strong, sweet scent with that classic Invictus DNA, this is your winner.
A budget Paco Rabanne Invictus interpretation built on the same grapefruit-and-sea-salt opening and woody-amber dry-down, leaning slightly drier and less sweet than the designer original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Grapefruit
3%
vs
13%
Oakmoss
1%
vs
9%
Vanilla Caviar
20% share of the perfume
Coconut
18% share of the perfume
Salt
15% share of the perfume
Benzoin
13% share of the perfume
Cypress
10% share of the perfume
Lavender
9% share of the perfume
Cedar
6% share of the perfume
Pebbles
5% share of the perfume
Coconut
18% share of the perfume
Cypress
10% share of the perfume
Lavender
9% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
1%
vs
9%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its massive projection and strong, sweet vanilla accord make it a bit much for most office settings, potentially overwhelming colleagues. However, this same impressive performance makes it an ideal choice for dates and casual outings, ensuring you make a memorable impression without being strictly formal.
Seasons
The grapefruit-marine top and aromatic bay leaf heart read brightest in spring and summer heat where the aquatic profile shines; the composition thins out in autumn and lacks the warmth for winter wear.
Occasions
Aquatic-fresh profile and moderate projection make it a confident sport and casual choice, with enough cleanliness for office wear; the lack of evening warmth makes it less suited to formal or date contexts.
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 2 of its 9 notes, including Grapefruit, Oakmoss
Adds ambergris and aquatic, drops benzoin and cedar
Where to buy
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