Invictus Eau de Toilette vs Brave Eau de Parfum

Invictus

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	M
2013	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Invictus

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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Brave

The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Paco Rabanne Invictus (2013) - the pyramid maps the original's grapefruit opening, bay leaf heart, and guaiac wood dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	18%	18%
Floral	13%	13%
Fruity	4%	4%
Green	11%	13%
Sweet	9%	8%
Warm	12%	13%
Woody	11%	12%
Earthy	20%	18%
Animalic	9%	8%
Fresh	25%	26%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Invictus EdT

Brave EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Grapefruit 34% vs 43%

Mandarin 31% vs 23%

Only in Invictus

Sea Water 34%

Only in Brave

Aquatic 33%

Shared Notes

Bay Leaf 53% vs 55%

Jasmine 46% vs 45%

Shared Notes

Ambergris 27% vs 26%

Guaiac Wood 25% vs 31%

Oakmoss 23% vs 21%

Patchouli 23% vs 19%

Accords

Invictus Brave

100%

Marine

85%

Citrus

80%

Aquatic

85%

70%

Fresh Spicy

Fresh

70%

65%

Aromatic

55%

60%

Woody

65%

50%

Amber

45%

Marine

100%

Citrus shared

85%

80%

Aquatic

85%

Fresh Spicy

70%

Fresh

70%

Aromatic shared

65%

55%

Woody shared

60%

65%

Amber shared

50%

45%

Performance

Invictus Brave

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Invictus

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

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

Best For:

Date Casual Sport

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.

Brave

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

The grapefruit-led opening and guaiac wood-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Paco Rabanne bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Sport

Also Works:

Formal

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Paco Rabanne signature.