Is Pearl Fragrances Invictus a dupe of Rabanne Invictus?

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Invictus Eau de Toilette bottle Invictus EDT
EDT Concentration Extrait
M Gender M
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Invictus Extrait bottle Invictus Extrait
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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.
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Our Verdict - Invictus Extrait
Invictus goes after Paco Rabanne's blockbuster marine-fruity Invictus, keeping the grapefruit-and-sea-spray blast up top while letting the guaiac wood base fade faster and thinner than the mainstream original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Invictus EDT A Invictus Extrait 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
Invictus Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Bay Leaf Bay Leaf 53% vs 60%
Jasmine Jasmine 46% vs 40%
Sea Water Sea Water 34% vs 34%
Grapefruit Grapefruit 34% vs 41%
Mandarin Mandarin 31% vs 24%
Ambergris Ambergris 27% vs 17%
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood 25% vs 33%
Oakmoss Oakmoss 23% vs 20%
Patchouli Patchouli 23% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Sea Water Sea Water 34% vs 34%
Grapefruit Grapefruit 34% vs 41%
Mandarin Mandarin 31% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Bay Leaf Bay Leaf 53% vs 60%
Jasmine Jasmine 46% vs 40%
Shared Notes
Ambergris Ambergris 27% vs 17%
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood 25% vs 33%
Oakmoss Oakmoss 23% vs 20%
Patchouli Patchouli 23% vs 28%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Invictus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Invictus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A loud marine-citrus opening that thrives in warm weather and gym-and-beach settings, with nothing to anchor it through cold months.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Built for the gym, the beach and casual daytime wear, with enough brightness for a low-key date, but too loud and simple for the office or formal settings.

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
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Bay Leaf, Jasmine, Mandarin

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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