Armaf
El Cielo Pour Homme
Best Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua Dupe
Armaf El Cielo Pour Homme is a clone of Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua, with a 79% accuracy score and about 80% cheaper than the original.
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79% MatchInspired by $120 originalSave about 80%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy79%
Longevity6-10 hours
SillageStrong
You SaveAbout 80%
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The Scoop
El Cielo Pour Homme captures the fresh aquatic-citrus character of Invictus Aqua quite well, with a crisp opening and smooth woody-amber base that mirrors the original's structure. The violet leaf and aquatic elements are present, though slightly softer and less mineral-driven than Paco Rabanne's version, which gives it a gentler personality overall.
Key Differences
The clone features a slightly warmer, more rounded amber base compared to the original's cooler guaiac wood dominance, and the aquatic-sea salt impression is less pronounced. Longevity and sillage are comparable, though the clone may project slightly softer in the opening 2-3 hours.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.1 community ratingBest Seasons
Spring93%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn44%
Winter24%
Community Insights
★ 4.1 from 440 ratingsWhat people who wear Armaf El Cielo Pour Homme report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
powdery
citrus
fresh
fruity
vanilla
aromatic
woody
ozonic
Longevity
Very weak5%
Weak7%
Moderate48%
Long lasting35%
Eternal4%
Sillage
Intimate13%
Moderate54%
Strong22%
Enormous11%
Who wears it
Female4%
More female0%
Unisex16%
More male50%
Male30%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced3%
Overpriced1%
Ok10%
Good value40%
Great value45%
People say it reminds them of
Rabanne Invictus Aqua 75Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2018) 48Rasasi Hawas for Him 45Montblanc Legend Spirit 30Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct 28Versace Eros 20
What people like
- Fresh tropical melon and apple opening
- Excellent value for the price
- Pleasant powdery vanilla dry down
- Effective performance in high temperatures
What people dislike
- Fragile plastic components prone to cracking
- Sillage retreats quickly to skin scent
- Poor bottle and cap build quality
- Common shower gel or deodorant vibe
What wearers say
“I just bought it from Notino for 11,90€ and i feel like a burglar. So good for its price and perfect for summer.Sweet, powdery and minty. It's not 1 to 1 clone to Invictus but it's good. Lasts 6-7 hours on my skin and even more on clothes. Enjoyable summer scent and good performance for less than 12€. I have nothing to complain about.”
“Such a fresh, citrus, fruity shower gel type fragrance. Slightly similar to armaf rixos but better and less sweeter. Good for daily office, gym wear. Close to 6 hours of longevity. Projection is good in the first 1-2 hour after that skin scent for the next 3-4 hours. Overall good one from armaf.”
“Invictus dry down 70% Opening is a melony type Invictus vibe not bubble gum.I love it and so does my wife. She is Latin so she loves the Spanish name too .... Cielo means Heaven.I get the Invictus vibe but I think it is its own sent... and for $20-25 a bottle it is a steal.Great for Spring and summer. To me it lasts all day on my shirt. Worth a blind buy. I did and then immediately bought another bottle.”
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