Is Perfume Parlour Strong Tradition a dupe of Rabanne Invictus Elixir?
Invictus Elixir EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2026 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Strong Tradition EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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 the discontinued Invictus Legend - the salty sea-and-grapefruit blast over a warm amber-wood base. Strong Tradition revives the fresh, dense marine character but renders it flatter and skin-close, losing some of the original's room-filling potency.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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 salty marine-citrus profile peaks in spring and summer heat and feels thin in the cold.
Occasions
Fresh and sporty enough for the gym, casual days and the office, with a sweetness that carries into dates.
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 7 notes, including Salt, Grapefruit
Adds amber and bay leaf, drops benzoin and cedar
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Strong Tradition EDP
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International (1)
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