8 Fragrances Similar to Invictus

Invictus by Paco Rabanne has been really really popular, over the past handful of years. It has also spawned many flanker fragrances of its own. With that being the case, there are a lot of guys who want something similar to this best seller, but not the original itself. For this list, I have selected similar smelling or styled colognes for men to Invictus. Some will be closer than others, with some just in the same general family as our target fragrance.

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What Colognes Smell Similar to Invictus by Paco Rabanne?

Popular Designer Wear

Uomo Born in Roma by Valentino– This was a fragrance which really reminded me of the Invictus line, in terms of smell and style. It’s not an exact copy, by any means, but the opening act really does favor what we’re looking for.

Roma starts off very sweet and with an undertone of mineral oil and violet leaf. That aspect isn’t something that I’m personally too keen on. I actually prefer Invictus in that regard.

With that you get ginger, salt, and sage. The spices here aren’t heavy and like what you get in some of the Invictus lineup. But, this Valentino doesn’t have the aquatic accord.

As it dries down, you get more wood, vetiver, violet leaf. It’s much less sweet and pretty different from Invictus, at that point. Still, if you like the Paco Rabanne, you might enjoy this. Uomo Born in Roma Review

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Another Popular Scent

Azzaro Wanted Eau De Toilette Spray, 3.4 Ounce– Azzaro Wanted does often get compared to Invictus, as they do have plenty of similarities. They are not, however, the same. Just colognes with a close style and which go after the same market.

Some guys, think this is the superior scent, but I’m not one of them. However, if you want something along the lines of Invictus, it is indeed one you should check out for yourself.

The main difference in terms of smell, is that, Wanted is spicier and woodier in its presentation. The lemon note also seems sharper. Cardamom, to my nose, is the ingredient responsible for most of the distinction between these scents.

Wanted dries down with a smooth and fresh fruitiness, with apple, tonka bean, and juniper berries. Azzaro Wanted Review

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Similar Nightlife Fragrance

Carolina Herrera 212 Vip Men Party Fever Eau De Toilette Spray For Men, 3.4 Ounce (Limited Edition)– 212 VIP Men Party Fever is a really interesting scent, that can be sort of difficult to find nowadays, but is still floating around. It has elements of the bold nightlife scent 212 VIP, as well as Invictus, and some distinct elements.

Now, I want to state, that this isn’t the same smell as Invictus. Rather, VIP Men Party Fever, has a similar sweet fruity with wood profile as does our target, without the saltiness of the aquatic notes.

It provides a blend of citrus and apple notes with freshness from cedar, a nice ginger spice, and a touch of cannabis. Very much a youthful and sweet smelling scent.

Yep, but you won’t smell like a smoker. This isn’t as loud and lacks the booziness of 212 VIP, but delivers a nice warm weather wear, that evokes the style of the Invictus line. 212 Party Fever Review

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Overlap with Invictus

JIMMY CHOO Man Intense Eau De Toilette, Fougere Oriental Woody, 3.3 fl. oz.– Man Intense starts off smelling quite a bit like Invictus and the original Jimmy Choo Man. Then, it does develop its own personality distinct from those two, while remaining in the same ballpark. Oh, and it smells better than both.

The drydown is fresh and clean with notes of: melon, lavender, and tonka bean. Doesn’t have the oceanic notes of the Paco Rabanne, but gives you the fruitiness and some light amber with peppery spice. Read my full review.

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Cheapest Glory

Milton Lloyd Fame & Glory x2 by Milton Lloyd– If you’re looking for a cheaper option to smell close to Invictus, Fame & Glory by Milton Lloyd, should fit the bill. Milton Lloyd fragrances, do generally, hit the mark of the colognes that they are inspired by.

I haven’t tried this one out personally, yet. However, at a price point of $10-15, it might be a worthwhile shot at finding a replacement for the more expensive Paco Rabanne.

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Another Alternative Option

Rasasi Hawas for Men EDP – Eau De Parfum 100ML (3.4 oz)– Not exactly a  match, nor is it an exact Invictus Aqua aroma. Hawas for Men, is like a brother to those fragrances, with its own distinct personality.

It has aquatic notes, but this doesn’t feel quite as oceanic. Hawas has a nice amber note, a bit more of a soapy quality, and the sweetness isn’t as pronounced in the beginning.

A nice sharp citrus blend with apple and hints of spice from cinnamon and cardamom. Fresh with a light wood in the base.

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Similar Designer Style

MONTBLANC Legend Spirit Eau de Toilette, 3.3 Fl Oz– To me, this would smell closer to Invictus Aqua, than the original. Even then, it’s not super close. Nonetheless, the style of Legend Spirit, is in the same family as these fragrances and worth checking out if you like Invictus.

With Legend spirit you start off with grapefruit and an aquatic accord, much the same as Invictus. With this one, you also get a nice dose of pink pepper and cardamom.

This is a warmer scent, that has more spice and musk/woody base, with less citrus than the Paco Rabanne offerings. It feels more wearable for an older guy, than the often times too youthful, Invictus. Legend Spirit Review

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Clean, Less Sweet

English Laundry Cambridge Knight Eau de Parfum, 3.4 fl. oz.– Another not exact aroma, that actually shares similarities with the above Legend Spirit, as well. Black currant and grapefruit blend with aquatic notes, not as candy-like or as salty as the Invictus scents. The black currant gives this a different vibe, with a certain tartness and sharpness.

Later, Cambridge Knight really brings in some nice musk, with woods. To go along with the other notes, everything feels very clean. The performance here, is great, as it lasts long and projects itself well.