Paco Rabanne Invictus Victory Review – Do You Need It?
Invictus Victory.
One of the brand’s best winter fragrances for men.
Paco Rabanne Invictus Victory was released in 2021. It is based on sweet vanilla and Amber. It lasts 12 hours on the skin with average projection. In this review, I’ll describe its smell and performance and if it’s worth it.
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What Does Paco Rabanne Invictus Victory Smell Like?
A punch of lemon is the biggest player in the opening. Within a minute, it falls away, and a punch of pepper comes next. This will last longer and place a heavier emphasis on warmth. Once the spice settles, smoky resins can be smelt underneath.
They have a smooth and woody nature but nothing to get excited about. I find them to be generic. Incense sits atop, oozing smoke into the mid and base.
As the mid progresses, it gets smoother. Vanilla and amber become more prominent until the dry down. The rest of the wear, vanilla and amber, compete for dominance. Subtle lavender and a woody accord linger in the background.
Paco Rabanne Invictus Victory notes:
TOP NOTES
- Pink Pepper
- Olibanum
- Lavender
MID NOTES
- Olibanum
- Lavender
BASE NOTES
- Vanilla
- Tonka Bean
- Amber
Performance
The performance is unique. Invictus Victory lasts 12 hours on the skin. It is long-lasting but not multiple days like many winter fragrances. So, here’s the interesting part. You’d think it would have a big projection too. But it doesn’t. It has an intense scent bubble of a few feet. While the sillage is much further behind you.
I may make the performance sound like a bad thing, but I love it. Great longevity without being overwhelming, only pushing out when you move around.
This helps the versatility as well. Invictus Victory is mainly fall and winter, and early spring wear. Luckily, this isn’t a cold-weather fragrance but a cool-weather fragrance. If you live in a four-season climate, you’ll get a solid seven months of wear out of this.
Invictus Victory is suitable for all occasions. This relates back to the reasons above. Subtle and semi-sophisticated aroma with an alluring amber and vanilla mixture.
Lastly, mass appeal and likability are excellent. An alluring amber and vanilla aroma that never comes off as decisive. It also has a touch of sweetness. And from experience, sweet fragrances garner the second-most attention behind ambroxan-based ones.
Paco Rabanne Invictus Victory Clones
The most similar fragrance is Axe Temptation, but I’m not counting that. Instead, Paco Rabanne Pure XS is the second-most. It has a prominent vanilla accord with more prominent sweet and spicy accords. While Amber is slightly less prevalent.
Another fragrance that isn’t a clone or closely related, but if you enjoy the dominant amber and vanilla combination, is MFK Grand Soir.
Final Words
The final burning question is, is Paco Rabanne Invictus Victory worth it? Yes, this is an easy recommendation. It is reasonably priced and provides a quality aroma. I enjoy having this fragrance.
The one thing I will mention is that you have to moderate your sprays. Sometimes sweet scents bother me if they’re too intense. Invictus Victory can become sickening if applied too heavily. But fortunately, that’s something you can control, and nothing wrong with the fragrance itself.
I recommend two sprays, and that’s always strong but not overpowering.
Invictus Victory is an excellent cologne and a great winter scent. Yet, don’t just limit yourself to Invictus Victory. Check out the best winter colognes for men. All are primed to cut through the cold air; you might just find your signature scent.