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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Al Qiam Silver is a brilliantly fresh, zingy grapefruit and ginger bomb that, despite some performance gripes, delivers serious bang for your buck. For those who enjoy the specific scent profile, it's a solid, universally pleasing option, often outshining its pricier inspirations.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 19% |
| Floral | 3% | 1% |
| Fruity | 3% | 2% |
| Green | 2% | 4% |
| Sweet | 12% | 7% |
| Warm | 5% | 12% |
| Woody | 31% | 26% |
| Earthy | 8% | 8% |
| Animalic | 19% | 19% |
| Fresh | 26% | 29% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh and bright citrus-musk profile makes it perfect for casual, office, and sport wear. While some reviewers noted longevity issues, many found it lasted well enough for these active scenarios, and it's generally considered too light for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Musky, Amber accords and Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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