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Rabanne · Sold as masculine
Invictus
The bustling energy of a city street, where the bracing sea air mixes with urban grit and modern confidence.
Smells likethe beach
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InvictusMid-range · $40–100
98%Similar accords, often for lessUltima · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013, Invictus by Rabanne is a Woody Aquatic fragrance that quickly became a staple of men's perfumery. Created by Veronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, Olivier Polge, and Dominique Ropion, it centers around a heavy ambroxan-driven marine accord typical of the 2010s designer scene. The scent opens with bright citrus notes like grapefruit and mandarin orange, followed by the fresh spicy aroma of bay leaf. This leads into a woody base grounded by guaiac wood, oakmoss, and patchouli, all underscored by a salty marine note that gives it its signature edge. Despite its strong projection, Invictus is often criticized for feeling synthetic and soapy, yet it remains a popular choice due to its bold presence.
Given its moderate longevity and sillage, Invictus is best applied in light layers to avoid overwhelming. The marine notes project well initially but can feel soapy if overapplied. For optimal wear, aim for a single spray on pulse points and let it settle before heading out.
Fig. 01 — Invictus, Rabanne
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
Co-created with Dominique Ropion, Olivier Polge and Véronique Nyberg
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 18%.