
Paco Rabanne
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A victorious citrus surge of grapefruit and mandarin crashes into aromatic bay leaf before settling into warm ambergris and woody depths
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Best Clone
The best clone of Paco Rabanne Invictus is Brave Man by La Rive, with a 88% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $120 original.
What people who wear Paco Rabanne Invictus report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge and Anne Flipo and Véronique Nyberg.
Listed as Men
“It's very surprising that this fragrance only has a 3.77 out of 5 rating when I feel it deserves at bare minimum a 4This frag is a very good sweet freshie that does it's job in pulling compliments. Projects above avg and last a little over avg but for the price you can get better but if you can get it for a good price, go get it. I perfer this over Hawas even if hawas is cheaper and projects more. I'm not sure what else to say but it's just a good fragrance and if I was able to find it for a better price I'd buy it again, one of my favourites.”
“This is a good everyday summer fragrance. It is youthful and fresh, perfect for those hot summer nights near the beach or a to smell fresh on those warm summer days. The scent profile is classic, and would fit the younger audience better. However, the designer pricing makes dupes and cheaper alternatives a better option, in my opinion.”
“I like Invictus, and would recommend it as a spring and summer fragrance. Although the 'perfume pyramid' shows sea notes as the most notable smell, to me, the aquatic notes, mainly reside in the opening, with the dry down being a bit more leafy and citrusy. Definitely not as sweet as some people say. Overall, I do think it smells like a pledge duster, but its a classy fragrance that I love to wear in warmer months and worth a purchase. Also the bottle looks cool.”

La Rive
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Longevity
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Sillage
Swaps some of the original's mandarin orange for tangerine.

Lattafa
$15
FragranceShop
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
Hayaati's longevity is notably shorter (4-5 hours vs 8+ hours) and the sillage is more modest. The base lacks the sophisticated amber-woody depth of Invictus, favoring a cleaner, more linear aromatic profile that some may find less distinguished.

Riiffs
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Riffs Dominant's ambroxan base is slightly more prominent and linear compared to Invictus's nuanced development, and the spiced notes read a touch sharper rather than blended seamlessly. The longevity is respectable but moderately shorter, lasting around 6-7 hours versus the original's 8+ hour projection.

Zara
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Longevity
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Sillage
Adds tangerine, lavender and amber where the original leans on grapefruit, bay leaf and mandarin orange. Voters say it fades sooner on skin.

Cuba
$8
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
Brings lavender, bergamot and amber to the mix and skips grapefruit, mandarin orange and ambergris from the original. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.

English Laundry
$43
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
Swaps some of the original's mandarin orange and ambergris for black currant, cedar and musk.

Armaf
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Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone slightly lacks the distinctive guaiac wood smoothness and sea note freshness of the original, relying on more conventional woody and ambroxan accords. Longevity is comparable but the dry-down appears warmer and less refined in Invincible.

Lattafa
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Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
Najdia performs admirably in the opening and mid-stage but falls slightly short in base projection and staying power compared to Invictus's robust 8+ hour performance. The clone also exhibits slightly less sillage and a marginally less refined woody-amber finish.

Paris Corner
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone delivers comparable top and middle notes but falls short in base longevity and complexity. Expect approximately 4-5 hours of wear versus Invictus's 6-7 hours, with less sophisticated ambroxan/ambergris character in the finish.

Frank Olivier
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone's longevity is noticeably shorter (4-5 hours vs 8+ hours for Invictus) and the signature aquatic freshness fades faster. The base feels flatter and more synthetic, missing the balanced ambroxan sweetness and guaiac wood complexity that gives Invictus its distinctive character.

Fragrance World
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5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
Invicto shows approximately 20-30% less longevity and sillage compared to Invictus, with a slightly thinner base development. The citrus brightness is comparable, but the woody-amber depth lacks the fullness and complexity of the designer fragrance's base structure.

Armaf
$35
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
Brings bergamot, apple and lemon to the mix and skips sea notes, grapefruit and bay leaf from the original.

Fragrance World
$16
FragranceShop
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
Oniro's longevity trails the original by 2-3 hours, and the sillage is noticeably weaker in the mid-performance. The base lacks the refined ambergris complexity that gives Invictus its signature sensual finish, instead opting for a simpler amber accord.

Fragrance World
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone delivers solid top and middle performance but falls short in base longevity and sophistication compared to the designer version. Emperor 1 tends toward a more linear, woody finish rather than the original's creamy ambergris-driven progression.

Armaf
$32
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
Odyssey Aqua has less longevity and projection than the original, with a softer base that lacks the oakmoss character and ambergris richness. The fragrance skews more fresh-aquatic rather than capturing Invictus's sophisticated aromatic-woody character.

Zara
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Longevity
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Sillage
Adds bergamot, lavender and amber where the original leans on sea notes, grapefruit and bay leaf. Voters say it fades sooner on skin.

Zara
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Brings tangerine, amber and ylang-ylang to the mix and skips sea notes, grapefruit and bay leaf from the original. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.

MPF
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Price
4-6 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone's longevity and sillage are noticeably reduced compared to the original, and the base notes lack the same richness and ambergris warmth that gives Invictus its signature bold character. The middle notes also feel slightly less defined and aromatic in Wicked.

Rayhaan
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Price
4-6 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone exhibits slightly shorter longevity and reduced oakmoss prominence in the base, making it feel marginally lighter and less earthy than the original. Sillage is comparable, but Invictus maintains a more sophisticated woody-aromatic character throughout the wear cycle.

Zara
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Longevity
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Sillage
Seoul Summer is noticeably lighter and more aquatic-forward compared to Invictus, with reduced longevity and sillage. The original's distinctive spiced-woody character is significantly softened in favor of a cleaner, more linear fresh fragrance profile.

Zara
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone delivers a more linear, cheaper fragrance experience with reduced longevity and sillage compared to the original. Man Blue Spirit relies heavily on synthetic musks and woody accords rather than replicating Invictus's balanced composition of naturals and ambroxan-based aquatics.

Dua
$33
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
Dua's version typically shows marginally shorter longevity and slightly reduced sillage compared to the designer fragrance. The jasmine-to-woody ratio may feel slightly different, with some users reporting a fractionally drier woody finish in Error 431.

Dua
$33
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone performs well in the top and heart phases but lacks the rich, creamy warmth of the original's base notes, particularly in ambergris prominence. Longevity and sillage are slightly reduced compared to the designer fragrance.

Paris Elysees
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Brings laurels and amber to the mix and skips bay leaf, mandarin orange and ambergris from the original. Voters say it fades sooner on skin.
Riiffs
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Longevity
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Sillage
Riffs Intensive trades some of the original's premium longevity and projection for a more linear scent development, with a marginally softer ambroxan presence that reads slightly less aggressive. The ginger note feels somewhat brighter and less spiced compared to Invictus's more nuanced herbal interpretation.

Zara
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Brings amber, lavender and pepper to the mix and skips sea notes, grapefruit and bay leaf from the original. Voters say it fades sooner on skin.

Pendora Scents
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Longevity
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Sillage
Harrier typically exhibits shorter longevity (4-6 hours vs 8+ hours) and slightly reduced sillage compared to the original. The aromatic bay leaf character is less prominent, making the clone feel less spicy and more straightforwardly woody.
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