Is Rayhaan Pacific a dupe of Rabanne Invictus?
Invictus EDT
Rabanne by Véronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion Original Statement
Invictus EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Pacific EDP
Invictus and Pacific share a similar fresh, spicy, and aromatic profile, but Invictus offers a more refined and balanced experience. Pacific, while budget-friendly, can come off as synthetic and may not appeal to all noses due to its animalic amber drydown. Invictus is a safer, more versatile choice with better longevity and projection. If you prioritize a smooth, crowd-pleasing scent profile, Invictus is the clear winner. However, if you're on a tight budget and willing to experiment, Pacific might be worth a try after maceration.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Invictus
- Pacific
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a safe, mass-appealing scent.
- You prefer a smoother, more refined fragrance.
- Longevity and projection are important to you.
- You enjoy a youthful and sporty vibe.
- Your budget is very limited.
- You're willing to experiment with potentially divisive scents.
- You like animalic amber drydowns.
- You want a cheap gym scent.
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.
Rayhaan Pacific is a divisive one. For some, it's a budget-friendly, mass-appealing freshie that just hits right, especially after macerating. For others, it's a synthetic Invictus clone that quickly gets boring, with an unpleasant animalic amber drydown. Not for everyone, but worth a try for the price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Amber
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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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and sometimes 'laundry-like' scent profile makes it excellent for casual and sporty wear. While some find it too sweet or intense for the office, its moderate performance after an initial loud projection keeps it versatile enough for day-to-day use, just not for 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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambergris and bay leaf
Where to buy
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