Invictus
citrus up front, then marine, settling into aromatic.
About
Invictus by Rabanne is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men. Invictus was launched in 2013. Invictus was created by Veronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, Olivier Polge and Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Bay Leaf and Jasmine; base notes are Ambergris, Guaiac Wood,…
Noses: Dominique Ropion · Olivier Polge · Anne Flipo · Véronique Nyberg
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Invictus smell like?
citrus up front, then marine, settling into aromatic. Dominant accords: citrus, marine, aromatic.
What notes are in Invictus?
Top: Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Bay Leaf, Jasmine. Base: Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli.
How long does Invictus last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Invictus loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Invictus best for?
Summer is the top pick (39%). Spring is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Invictus?
Day wear leads at 69%. Night is a secondary pick at 31%.
Is Invictus for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 59% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Invictus?
Composed by Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge and Anne Flipo and Véronique Nyberg. Released in 2013.
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