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Which Should You Buy?
Rabanne's Invictus Elixir is a crowd-pleasing, high-performance vanilla bomb that's undeniably popular, despite the grumbles about its lack of originality. If you're after a strong, sweet scent with that classic Invictus DNA, this is your winner.
An inventive Perfume Parlour mash-up of Paco Rabanne Invictus and YSL La Nuit de l'Homme - the fresh grapefruit-marine top of one married to the cardamom-lavender-cedar sophistication of the other. La Veectus is a versatile day-to-night hybrid, though both halves wear flatter and skin-close compared to the originals.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 19% |
| Floral | 2% | 5% |
| Fruity | 5% | 2% |
| Green | 10% | 9% |
| Sweet | 17% | 6% |
| Warm | 5% | 16% |
| Woody | 19% | 27% |
| Earthy | 21% | 13% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 28% | 27% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its massive projection and strong, sweet vanilla accord make it a bit much for most office settings, potentially overwhelming colleagues. However, this same impressive performance makes it an ideal choice for dates and casual outings, ensuring you make a memorable impression without being strictly formal.
Seasons
The fresh-meets-spicy-woody blend works across spring and autumn shoulder seasons, leaning fresh in warmth and cosy in the cool.
Occasions
A flexible day-to-night hybrid that handles casual daytime and date-night evenings with equal ease.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody accords and Cedar, Grapefruit notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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