Fragrances inspired by Invictus Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Invictus by Rabanne and Midnight Frost Intense by Anfar London both cater to those who enjoy sweet and aquatic fragrances but carve their own paths.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and lavender, drops amber and apple
Choose Midnight Frost Intense when
You prefer unisex fragrances.
Our verdict
Invictus by Rabanne Parfum is a bold, premium choice for those who crave a sweet, synthetic, and aquatic scent with a musky punch.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and lavender, drops amber and apple
Choose Midnight Frost Tangerine when
You want a budget-friendly option.
Our verdict
Invictus by Rabanne and Intense For Men by Sapil both share fresh and green accords with lavender notes, but they diverge significantly in their composition and target audience.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Lavender
The main difference
Adds amberwood and apple, drops cashmeran and musk
Choose Intense For Men when
You're looking for budget-friendly options.
Our verdict
Invictus by Rabanne Parfum offers a bold, sweet, and musky aquatic scent aimed at the masculine market, with a modern and energetic trail.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds apple and bergamot, drops cashmeran and lavender
Choose Hayaati when
You want a budget-friendly option.
Our verdict
Invictus by Rabanne and Oud Najdia by Lattafa cater to different audiences despite both sharing fresh accords and musk, lavender notes.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Lavender
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops cashmeran and myrtle
Choose Oud Najdia when
You seek a budget-friendly fragrance.
Our verdict
Invictus by Rabanne and Khalis Oudi by Lattafa offer strikingly different olfactory experiences, despite sharing sandalwood and musk notes.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops cashmeran and lavender
Choose Khalis Oudi (Pure Oudi) when
Looking for a budget-friendly option.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Sea Water, Soap, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops musk and myrtle
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Sea Water, Musk, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and bay leaf, drops cashmeran and lavender
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.