Invictus Elixir Eau de Parfum vs Strong Water Eau de Parfum

Invictus Elixir

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	M
2026	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	£

Strong Water

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Invictus Elixir

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.

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Our Verdict - Strong Water

A budget take on Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua - the buoyant yuzu-grapefruit opening over a watery, woody-musk base. Strong Water captures the lighter, summery Invictus character but renders it flatter and skin-close, trading the original's polish for a quicker fade.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	7%	18%
Floral	2%	5%
Fruity	5%	4%
Green	10%	12%
Sweet	17%	6%
Warm	5%	14%
Woody	19%	13%
Earthy	21%	10%
Animalic	1%	9%
Fresh	28%	39%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Grapefruit 25% vs 36%

Only in Invictus Elixir

Mineral 49% Salt 26%

Only in Strong Water

Pink Pepper 32% Yuzu 32%

Only in Invictus Elixir

Cypress 50% Lavender 25% Coconut 25%

Only in Strong Water

Sea Water 56% Violet Leaf 44%

Only in Invictus Elixir

Vanilla Caviar 40% Oakmoss 20% Cedar 20% Benzoin 20%

Only in Strong Water

Amberwood 36% Ambergris 33% Guaiac Wood 31%

Accords

Invictus Elixir Strong Water

100%

Vanilla

97%

Woody

55%

90%

Mineral

Aquatic

85%

Fresh

85%

80%

Aromatic

Citrus

75%

60%

Fresh Spicy

Musky

45%

Amber

45%

Vanilla

100%

Woody shared

97%

55%

Mineral

90%

Aquatic

85%

Fresh

85%

Aromatic

80%

Citrus

75%

Fresh Spicy

60%

Musky

45%

Amber

45%

Performance

Invictus Elixir Strong Water

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Invictus Elixir

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

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.

Strong Water