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L’INVASION

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Alexandria UK L’INVASION is an Eau de Parfum. L’INVASION opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Lavender, Cardamom, Ginger, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Alexandria UK's L’INVASION carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

L'INVASION follows MDCI's Invasion Barbare note for note - citrus and violet leaf into a lavender-cardamom fougere heart over vanilla-musk - but with less of the artistic polish that earns the original its cult status.
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L’INVASION Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Invasion Barbare by Parfums MDCI
92%
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Invasion Barbare the original L’INVASION inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Wearers put Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Invasion Barbare by MDCI is regarded by many as one of the great modern fougeres, and L'INVASION reproduces its note structure closely. Grapefruit and bergamot open with a sharp citrus flash alongside green violet leaf, before the fragrance moves into its defining lavender-and-cardamom heart, sharpened further by ginger and thyme for a distinctly aromatic, spicy character. The base settles into vanilla, musk and patchouli for a smooth, confident finish. As a highly concentrated extrait de parfum the projection is strong out of the gate, mirroring the original's reputation for presence. Where it falls short is in blending finesse - MDCI's version is prized for how seamlessly its aromatic and gourmand sides integrate over hours of wear, while this reproduction is more linear and settles into its vanilla-musk base sooner. Still, for fougere fans wanting the shape of a celebrated niche release without the MDCI price, it's a faithful outline.

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