Is The Fragrance World UK Brave 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 | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Brave EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
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 8 of its 9 notes, including Bay Leaf, Jasmine, Mandarin
Adds aquatic, drops sea water
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (7)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work