Sedley
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Invictus
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A sparkling, hyper-modern citrus-mint blend with a breezy aquatic twist and soft woods underneath. Sedley is the definition of crowd-pleasing versatility for anyone seeking a signature fresh scent with niche polish.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Paco Rabanne's Invictus (2013) - Veronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, Olivier Polge and Dominique Ropion's grapefruit-marine-ambergris signature, here translated into a budget reading with the grapefruit-marine-ambergris spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for sport and casual wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 23% | 80% |
| Floral | 9% | 15% |
| Fruity | 3% | 30% |
| Green | 15% | 40% |
| Sweet | 7% | 15% |
| Warm | 5% | 40% |
| Woody | 20% | 55% |
| Earthy | 9% | 30% |
| Animalic | 4% | 20% |
| Fresh | 32% | 95% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The citrus, mint, and aquatic notes make Sedley exceptionally suited to spring and summer, offering cooling freshness and lightness. Its aromatic-woody undertone lends some versatility for mild autumn days, but it lacks the warmth or heft for cold winter wear.
Occasions
Sedley's clean, sparkling freshness makes it perfect for casual and office settings where a bright, non-intrusive scent is preferred. Its moderate projection is safe for professional and day-to-day wear, but it may lack the gravitas for formal occasions.
Seasons
Grapefruit-marine is summer-natural; spring close behind, autumn at low dosage acceptable.
Occasions
Fresh-casual masculine - sport, casual, and office the natural homes.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aquatic, Citrus, Fresh accords and Grapefruit, Mandarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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