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Invictus — Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne

Invictus

  • For men
  • Eau de Toilette
  • 2013

A sporty Paco Rabanne best-seller, Invictus sets a marine freshness and a grapefruit against a woody base of guaiac and patchouli. Fresh, clean and eye-catching, in a trophy-shaped bottle.

Perfumer Dominique Ropion

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.

  1. Opening First minutes

    Grapefruit · Marine notes

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Bay leaf · Jasmine

  3. Base Several hours

    Ambergris · Guaiac wood · Patchouli · Oakmoss

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

What its composition says

  • 4 materials in the base for 2 on top: the pyramid is built for staying power rather than for the opening.
  • Bay leaf: no other perfume page lists it — of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue, Invictus is the only one to use this material.
  • Jasmine: conversely, a material of the common core — 26% of the catalogue contains it.
  • Woody, citrus, amber, marine and floral: 5 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 3 of 8.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

Wear time Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

Tailored for the heat — above 22 °C (72 °F).

Ideal occasions

  • Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
  • Sunny days & holidays Its freshness breathes the outdoors and rising temperatures.

Strengths

  • Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
  • Immediate freshness, easy to wear and to give.

Avoid if…

  • you want very long-lasting wear: its freshness fades.

The success of Invictus by Paco Rabanne comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.

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