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Which Should You Buy?
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 take on Paco Rabanne Invictus Platinum - the intense minty-lavender freshness over a woody patchouli base. Metallic captures the crisp, aromatic character but renders it flatter and skin-close, with less of the original's refined depth.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 15% |
| Floral | 2% | 4% |
| Fruity | 5% | 2% |
| Green | 10% | 28% |
| Sweet | 17% | 4% |
| Warm | 5% | 3% |
| Woody | 19% | 18% |
| Earthy | 21% | 16% |
| Animalic | 1% | 0% |
| Fresh | 28% | 40% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
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 cool minty-aromatic freshness suits spring and summer best and feels muted in cold weather.
Occasions
Clean and refined enough for the office and daily wear, with the freshness to carry casual and light sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody accords and Grapefruit, Lavender notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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