Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Ocean Noir
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum bottle Invictus Aqua (2018)

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum
Ocean Noir is a divisive aquatic that smells absolutely sensational to many, often drawing compliments, but its shockingly poor performance for some means it's a hard pass for others. The consensus is a superb scent, but the longevity is a lottery.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum
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.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 14%
Floral 11% 10%
Fruity 6% 2%
Green 10% 13%
Sweet 21% 9%
Warm 7% 6%
Woody 5% 17%
Earthy 9% 10%
Animalic 11% 15%
Fresh 29% 33%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ocean Noir EdP
Invictus Aqua (2018) EdP

Notes

Only in Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum
Sea Water 39% Tangerine 33% Coconut 28%
Only in Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 51% Violet Leaf 49%
Only in Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum
Seaweed 38% Geranium 32% Yarrow 29%
Only in Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum
Sea Water 34% Violet 29% Woody 20% Rosewood 17%
Shared Notes
Amberwood 30% vs 44%
Only in Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum
Musk 36% Tonka Bean 34%
Only in Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum
Ambergris 55%

Accords

Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum
100%
Marine
100%
58%
Amber
93%
Woody
89%
88%
Aromatic
80%
58%
Aquatic
78%
66%
Citrus
73%
Ozonic
68%
Powdery
66%
63%
Sweet
50%
Salty
61%
56%
Coconut
55%
Musky
54%
Vanilla
Marine shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
58%
93%
89%
Aromatic shared
88%
80%
Aquatic shared
58%
78%
Citrus shared
66%
73%
68%
66%
63%
Salty shared
50%
61%
56%
55%
54%

Performance

Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean, and mass-appealing aquatic profile makes it highly versatile for casual and office wear. However, varying reports on projection and longevity mean it might not hold up for formal events or intense sport unless oversprayed or reapplied.

Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
78%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
78%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Marine, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Sea Water, Amberwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum
Invictus Aqua (2018) Eau de Parfum
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