Invictus Victory Elixir bottle Invictus Victory Elixir
Edp Concentration Edp
M Gender M
2023 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Wicked Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Wicked Elixir
Our Verdict

Invictus Victory Elixir and Wicked Elixir are strikingly similar, with Wicked Elixir capturing almost the entirety of Invictus Victory Elixir's DNA at a fraction of the cost. The key difference lies in subtle nuances of composition. Invictus Victory Elixir boasts a slightly more refined and potent blend, resulting in enhanced performance and complexity. Wicked Elixir, however, offers a very close approximation, making it an excellent value for budget-conscious consumers seeking a similar gourmand experience without sacrificing too much quality. If price is not a concern, Invictus Victory Elixir wins.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Invictus Victory Elixir if...
  • You want a more potent and long-lasting fragrance.
  • You appreciate a slightly more refined composition.
  • You prefer the prestige of a designer brand.
  • You want the real deal instead of a dupe.
Choose Wicked Elixir if...
  • You want a very similar scent at a lower price.
  • You are testing this scent profile.
  • You want a good value daily fragrance.
  • You enjoy a cozy vanilla-tonka dry-down.
Our Verdict - Invictus Victory Elixir
A powerhouse vanilla-amber bomb that commands attention and radiates masculine warmth. Not for the subtle or the shy, this is a cold-weather compliment magnet with irresistible sweetness and smoldering depth.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Wicked Elixir
A budget Paco Rabanne Invictus Victory Elixir interpretation built on the same lavender-cardamom opening and vanilla-tonka dry-down, delivering the warm cozy gourmand profile the elixir line is loved for.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 5% 5%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 32% 32%
Warm 34% 34%
Woody 12% 11%
Earthy 22% 21%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 8% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Invictus Victory Elixir EdP
Wicked Elixir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 34% vs 37%
Cardamom 34% vs 33%
Pepper 31% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Incense 53% vs 56%
Patchouli 46% vs 43%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 50% vs 45%
Vanilla 50% vs 54%

Accords

Invictus Victory Elixir Wicked Elixir
100%
Vanilla
100%
85%
Warm Spicy
60%
75%
Amber
50%
70%
Aromatic
40%
65%
Sweet
35%
50%
Balsamic
30%
Lavender
30%
Woody
30%
25%
Smoky
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
60%
Amber shared
75%
50%
Aromatic shared
70%
40%
Sweet shared
65%
35%
Balsamic shared
50%
30%
30%
30%
25%

Performance

Invictus Victory Elixir Wicked Elixir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Invictus Victory Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The intensely sweet, spicy vanilla and ambery warmth thrive in cold weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. It can be overwhelming in the heat, so it's less suited to summer, but versatile enough for fresh spring nights.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With its bold projection and sweet, seductive profile, it's best for dates, nights out, or special occasions. The strength and sweetness can be too much for office or daytime sport use.

Wicked Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm lavender-cardamom top and vanilla-tonka base read best in autumn and winter chill where the gourmand-oriental profile shines; the composition can feel heavy in summer heat and overcooked in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Sweet-warm gourmand profile and moderate-strong projection make it a confident date and evening choice, with enough refinement for formal wear; the density makes it less suited to office or sport.

Where to buy

Invictus Victory Elixir
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