Fragrances inspired by Invictus Aqua Eau de Toilette
The original
Invictus Aqua
Rabanne
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Invictus Aqua
- Ruthless Aqua
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Grapefruit, Amberwood
The main difference
Adds ambergris and guaiac wood, drops aquatic
Our verdict
While both share a similar aquatic and citrus profile, Invictus Aqua (2016) and Zara Man Blue Spirit cater to different needs.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Sea Water
The main difference
Adds lavender and leather, drops ambergris and amberwood
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What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Guaiac Wood, Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Violet Leaf, Guaiac Wood, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds amberwood and sea water, drops cedar and ginger
What they share
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Sea Water
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops ambergris and amberwood
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Sea Water, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cashmeran, drops ambergris and amberwood
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Sea Water
The main difference
Adds ambergris and amberwood, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Sea Water
The main difference
Adds amber and geranium, drops ambergris and amberwood
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Rabanne. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.