Black PepperOpens with
AmberHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Invictus Victory Absolu
A conversation in a dimly lit library, where the scent of old books mingles with the warmth of sandalwood and the subtle hint of spice.
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Invictus Victory AbsoluMid-range · $40–100
51%Similar accords, often for lessAmber Leather · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
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When to Wear
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2025 by Rabanne and crafted by perfumers Anne Flipo and Caroline Dumur, Invictus Victory Absolu is a Woody fragrance that captures the essence of boldness and warmth. The top note of black pepper introduces an immediate freshness and spice, while amber and ambergris in the heart create a rich, warm embrace. The base notes of sandalwood, frankincense, and patchouli add a deep, earthy quality, grounding the composition with a smooth, animalic finish.
Apply two sprays to ensure the rich heart notes have enough time to develop. This fragrance is best worn in cooler weather when its warm spices and woody base can envelop you without overpowering the air.
Fig. 01 — Invictus Victory Absolu, 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 Caroline Dumur
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 10%.