Invictus by Paco Rabanne
Brand: Paco Rabanne
Concentration: EDT
What it smells like
A fresh aquatic with grapefruit, bay laurel, and guaiac wood. Victorious.
Is Invictus worth it?
How it smells: Opens with sea notes, grapefruit and mandarin orange, bay leaf and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to ambergris and guaiac wood.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 64, reputation 86, versatility 67, layerability 67 and value 64, each out of 100.
Buyers say it smells sweet and fresh and lasts long. A few say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 159 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Aromatic · Woody Aquatic
EDT · Introduced 2013 · Men
Key accords: Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bay Leaf, Jasmine, Ambergris
Top Notes
- Sea Notes
- Grapefruit
- Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes
- Bay Leaf
- Jasmine
Base Notes
- Ambergris
- Guaiac Wood
- Oakmoss
- Patchouli
Occasions: Casual, Gym
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Invictus by Paco Rabanne belongs to the aromatic fragrance family. A fresh aquatic with grapefruit, bay laurel, and guaiac wood. Victorious. Invictus opens with Sea Notes, Grapefruit, and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Bay Leaf and Jasmine. It dries down to Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, and Patchouli.
How to wear Invictus
On skin, Invictus by Paco Rabanne has longevity of 7.0/10 community longevity rating, moderate projection, EDT concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for casual and gym. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Bleu de Chanel first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Invictus over the top for aromatic complexity. Start with 2 sprays Invictus : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Invictus opens with Sea Notes, Grapefruit, and Mandarin Orange.
The heart brings Bay Leaf and Jasmine.
It dries down to Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, and Patchouli.
What to layer with Invictus
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit, jasmine, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Bleu de Chanel first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Invictus over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Invictus : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and jasmine.
Order: Apply Invictus first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Invictus : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange, jasmine, and oakmoss.
Order: Apply Invictus first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Invictus : 2 sprays CK One
Hacivat by Nishane
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, ambergris, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Invictus first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hacivat on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Invictus : 2 sprays Hacivat
Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, oakmoss, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Bleecker Street first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Invictus over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Invictus : 2 sprays Bleecker Street
Pairings to approach with care
Angels' Share by Kilian
Not Recommended · 30/99
Angels' Share has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Angels' Share brings a gourmand contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Angels' Share first — its gourmand depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Invictus over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Invictus : 1 spray Angels' Share
Black Phantom - Memento Mori by Kilian
Not Recommended · 30/99
Black Phantom - Memento Mori has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Black Phantom - Memento Mori brings a gourmand contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Black Phantom - Memento Mori first — its gourmand depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Invictus over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Invictus : 1 spray Black Phantom - Memento Mori
Related fragrances and why
- Invictus Aqua by Paco Rabanne — Another version of Invictus from Paco Rabanne.
- Invictus Elixir by Paco RabanneBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Another version of Invictus from Paco Rabanne.
- Invictus Intense by Paco RabanneBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Another version of Invictus from Paco Rabanne.
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include grapefruit, jasmine, and patchouli.
- Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford — Both include mandarin orange and jasmine.
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include mandarin orange, jasmine, and oakmoss.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Invictus?
Invictus opens with Sea Notes, Grapefruit, and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Bay Leaf and Jasmine. It dries down to Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, and Patchouli.
How long does Invictus last, and how strong is it?
Invictus by Paco Rabanne has longevity of 7.0/10 community longevity rating, moderate projection, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Invictus?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits casual and gym.
What layers well with Invictus?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit, jasmine, and patchouli. Apply Bleu de Chanel first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Invictus over the top for aromatic complexity. Start with 2 sprays Invictus : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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