Paco Rabanne secures a triumphant success with its new fragrance, Invictus Victory. Bold and irreverent, Paco Rabanne is a designer who does not like to go unnoticed. Adored by some, criticized by others, he surprises just as much with his couture creations as with his visionary fragrances.
Some fragrances are so famous that a few words and a brief description are enough to know which one is being referred to. If told: a trophy-shaped bottle, an absolute symbol of victory, an undisputed best-seller from the Paco Rabanne house… It will have been guessed, this is indeed the fragrance Invictus! Released in 2013, it keeps reinventing itself. In 2021, it gives rise once again to a newcomer named Invictus Victory. A symbol of strength and courage, this juice comes in a bottle darker than before, decorated with a golden V, the embodiment of victory. But what about its formula? A breakdown of its composition.
Invictus Victory, a fragrance quite different from its predecessors
First, let us draw a parallel between Invictus Victory and the other fragrances in the same saga that preceded it. The first Invictus relied mainly on a very refreshing marine accord. Today, in Invictus Victory, this sensation of salty sea spray has completely disappeared. Invictus Victory is described as a more intense juice. Yet, one should not think it resembles its 2016 version, which contained whisky, orange blossom and salt. None of these raw materials is present in its new formula. Invictus Victory has a personality entirely its own. Particularly on trend, it now uses more aromatic and sweet notes. Nevertheless, it remains fresh and seductive. Highly contrasted, Invictus Victory unfolds a new energy based on an unprecedented interplay of light and shadow.
The three olfactory notes in Invictus Victory
Like many fragrances, Invictus Victory rests on a succession of three scented notes, evolving from an intense, spicy opening to a sexier, more sensual base.
Fresh and spicy top notes
Invictus Victory opens with a combination of citrus and spices. It thus immediately captures attention and comes across as highly energizing. In a particularly lively burst, it pairs fresh lemon with a far more incandescent pink pepper. It appears as an icy yet warm bite at once.
The aromatic heart of Invictus Victory
Then, Invictus Victory moves toward a more Mediterranean, aromatic heart. To achieve this, it relies on lavender, an ingredient widely used in men's fragrances. It nonetheless sets aside its usual sun-kissed character for a greater freshness. Likewise, to cast a touch of mystery over this composition, Paco Rabanne chose to add a hint of incense.
The smooth and sensual base of Invictus Victory
Finally, in its base notes, Invictus Victory gradually warms up. After seducing women with its athletic vigor, it clearly plays the card of sensuality. It pairs velvety tonka bean with a more amber accord, while an animalic, dark vanilla closes out the composition.
Overall, Invictus Victory is described by the house Paco Rabanne as a fresh and extremely powerful oriental fragrance.