Paco Rabanne gives the Invictus fragrance a new look. In 2013, one of Paco Rabanne's greatest perfumes climbed to the top step of the podium, like a conquering hero proud of his victory: Invictus. A perfect incarnation of the strong and invincible man, Invictus keeps making people talk about it.
In 2013, the house of Paco Rabanne launched a perfume that has since become a cult classic: Invictus. A true incarnation of the modern-day hero, this fragrance symbolizes men's strength and invincibility. Buoyed by its success, it keeps reinventing itself year after year, giving rise to fresher or wilder variations on its original scent. In 2020, Invictus becomes Invictus Onyx, thanks to the expertise of perfumers Véronique Nyberg, Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge. Together, they created a more marine and refreshing perfume. So, let us take a closer look at what this new marbled-look bottle contains…
Invictus Onyx, a fresh and incisive opening
Invictus Onyx is a lively, charismatic perfume that heightens men's daily drive. Its ambition? To push them to take on ever wilder challenges and to provide them with unwavering energy in doing so. In this sense, Invictus Onyx opens with very fresh top notes. As is often the case in men's perfumes, these include citrus. Here, the tangy, sweet facet of mandarin blends with the natural bitterness of grapefruit. Then, marine notes take over the composition, heightening the freshness of the whole and giving skin a daily icy thrill.
The laurels of victory find their place in the heart of Invictus Onyx
Let us not forget that the Invictus collection symbolizes the image of the victorious man. To this is added another ancient facet. As suggested by the advertisements and the bottle of this perfume, Invictus Onyx carries within it a timeless quality and evokes on its own the full power of Greek mythology. To perfume the body of an Apollo, the heart of Invictus Onyx also draws on one of the most widely used plants of Antiquity: laurel. In that era, it was awarded to victorious athletes. It is therefore only natural that it finds its place in the heart of this fragrance. Its green scent is here brightened by a more floral facet of jasmine. This radiant, airy flower reinforces the natural elegance of this perfume and shows that the Paco Rabanne man can be just as virile as he is refined.
Invictus Onyx by Paco Rabanne closes on an amber, woody scent
Little by little, the virility of the Invictus Onyx man grows stronger. Its base contains numerous woody notes, notably patchouli and guaiac wood. Slightly more damp and earthy, as if coming straight from an undergrowth, a scent of oakmoss also joins its sillage. Finally, because an Invictus Onyx man is a born seducer, he leaves behind a note of ambergris, both smooth and animalic. No one seems able to resist him. The man who wears Invictus Onyx is the symbol of an ideal for men to reach, a true fantasy for women. Highly contrasted, Invictus Onyx thus develops from very refreshing, lively top notes toward a much warmer base.