Fragrances inspired by Invictus Elixir Eau de Parfum
The original
Invictus Elixir
Rabanne
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds ambergris and amberwood, drops benzoin and cedar
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Salt, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds amber and bay leaf, drops benzoin and cedar
What they share
Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops ambergris and aquatic
Our verdict
While both share the Invictus DNA, Invictus Elixir leans into a sweeter, more potent vanilla profile, whereas Wicked offers a drier, less sugary interpretation at a budget price.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Oakmoss, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds ambergris and aquatic, drops benzoin and cedar
Choose Wicked when
You're on a budget.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Grapefruit, Lavender
The main difference
Adds amber and aquatic, drops benzoin and coconut
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Cedar, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds apple and aquatic, drops benzoin and coconut
Our verdict
Invictus Elixir and The Pride Of Armaf Admiral are both sweet vanilla bombs, but Admiral distinguishes itself with a bolder, spicier profile, setting it apart from Invictus Elixir's more...
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Lavender
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops benzoin and cedar
Choose The Pride Of Armaf Admiral when
You want a bold and spicy vanilla fragrance.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Lavender
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops amber and frankincense
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Grapefruit, Cypress, Lavender
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops absinth and mint
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.