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Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum bottle Invictus Aqua (2018) EDP
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2018 Year 2016
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Invictus Aqua (2018) EDP
Divisive, yet undeniably a mass-appealing summer scent. It's either a fresh, salty aquatic crowd-pleaser that gets compliments or a synthetic, boring headache-inducer. You'll likely love it or hate it, but plenty will love it.
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Our Verdict - Strong Water EDP
A budget take on Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua - the buoyant yuzu-grapefruit opening over a watery, woody-musk base. Strong Water captures the lighter, summery Invictus character but renders it flatter and skin-close, trading the original's polish for a quicker fade.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Invictus Aqua (2018) EDP
Strong Water EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 51% vs 36%
Only in Invictus Aqua (2018)
Violet Leaf 49%
Only in Strong Water
Yuzu 32% Pink Pepper 32%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 34% vs 55%
Only in Invictus Aqua (2018)
Violet 29% Woody 20% Rosewood 17%
Only in Strong Water
Violet Leaf 44%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 55% vs 33%
Amberwood 44% vs 36%
Only in Strong Water
Guaiac Wood 31%

Accords

Invictus Aqua (2018) Strong Water
100%
Marine
93%
Amber
45%
89%
Woody
55%
78%
Aquatic
85%
Fresh
85%
80%
Aromatic
73%
Citrus
75%
68%
Ozonic
66%
Powdery
61%
Salty
Musky
45%
100%
Amber shared
93%
45%
Woody shared
89%
55%
Aquatic shared
78%
85%
85%
80%
Citrus shared
73%
75%
68%
66%
61%
45%

Performance

Invictus Aqua (2018) Strong Water
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Invictus Aqua (2018)

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, aquatic nature and moderate projection make it a great casual choice and fitting for the gym or office, though some find it a bit strong initially. It's too light and playful for formal settings, but could work for an daytime, informal date.

Strong Water

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The bright aquatic-citrus profile is built for spring and summer heat and feels thin in cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Clean and sporty, it suits the gym, casual days and the office more than formal or evening wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, aquatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Invictus Aqua (2018) EDP
Strong Water EDP
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