Is Superdrug Cedar Blanc a dupe of Rabanne Invictus?
Invictus EDT
Rabanne by Véronique Nyberg, Olivier Polge, Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion Original Statement
Invictus EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Cedar Blanc EDP
A faithful budget echo of the Invictus mood without trying to clone it shot-for-shot. The shared aquatic-citrus opening over white cedar and clean musk is real, and wearers familiar with the original recognise the family resemblance from the first spray. Where they part ways is presence and sweetness: the Paco Rabanne pushes a fruitier, brighter top note with grapefruit and marine spray, while the Artiscent take is drier and more cedar-forward, with a quieter dry-down that lacks the original's full-room projection. Performance is solid for the price, around five to six hours with arms-length sillage, but the original holds longer and projects further. Pick Invictus when you want the daily-driver designer signature, the longer wear and the fuller projection that comes with the EDT formula. Pick Cedar Blanc when you want the same sporty marine-cedar mood for office, casual and gym wear at less than a tenth of the cost, accepting the closer wear and shorter life.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- ["You want the full Invictus projection and the eight-plus hours of wear that comes with the original's marine-amber base.","Grapefruit and the brighter, fruitier top notes are what you actually love about Invictus.","You wear it for evening or date occasions where presence factors in.","Brand recognition and the iconic trophy bottle matter to you."]
- ["You want the sporty marine-cedar mood for everyday office, casual and gym wear at single-digit prices.","A drier, more cedar-forward profile reads more wearable for you than the sweeter original.","Six hours of wear is fine - reapplication after the workday is acceptable.","You like the masculine framing without the show-off projection of the designer original."]
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.
A bright marine-citrus opening over white cedar and clean musk. Cedar Blanc is the budget Invictus echo built for sporty, sun-soaked daily wear, with enough crispness to land the brief without the original's price tag.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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
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 bright marine-citrus opening over white cedar lives in spring and summer; the aquatic core lacks the warmth needed for cold weather and reads thin in winter.
Occasions
Sporty, clean, and unobtrusive enough for daily office and casual wear; the marine freshness lends itself to active settings, while the moderate presence stops short of formal evening territory.
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 1 of its 5 notes, including Mandarin
Adds amber and aquatic, drops ambergris and bay leaf
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