Invictus Elixir

I dont understand all the hate from people on here about every new cologne? Both Paradigms, the new 1 million, now this? It's really annoying and seems like trolls just trying to push cheap middle eastern dupes. Every one I've tried that all these people swear are way better, they're all junk. So personally I like designer Fragrances. I trust the brands. I know they're not putting some crazy cancerous chemicals in it to recreate a designer scent. And i just don't like companies that steal someone else's work. Middle Eastern crap is just that, crap. Ill stick with great, original stuff like this. Ill smell good and not grow antlers on my butt cheeks. Good luck trolls with your bash quests. But this is one guy that's not buying your lies. This is a great scent that lasts forever. Huge compliment getter with a delicious drydown. It doesn't smell like oud farts or burnt hair like the crazy middle east crap or weird niche junk you people push. You know, the $800 bottle of cat pee that influencers swear chics dig. .... My advice, buy what you like. Ignore 99% of the reviews here. And definitely shrug off social media posts. Just go out, nose up to some stuff and take home what you like. Ignore these losers. Good stuff. Had someone track me down in the grocery store just to tell me how good I smelled. The guy said him and his wife were stunned by the scent and had to tell me. So, this one goes to the top of my rotation.

Invictus Elixir is my type of fragrance! Fresh, airy, clean, lightly mineralic, sweet, woody, coconut, vanilla. Opens with a sharp citrus pop. The mineral note adds sharpness. Freshness. Along a bite of coconut. Crisp and fresh. Not creamy or sun tan lotion. Quickly leans into lavender and cypress giving it a similar vibe to Invictus Parfum mixed with Victory Elixir. Unique lavender mixed with Victory Elixir. The initial freshness and coconut, still apparent. The dry down is where it becomes its own thing. Soft vanilla woods. More elegant and softer than the Elixir/Absolu other flankers while still having depth and longevity. Invictus Elixir projects decently for a few hours and lasts all day. It stays noticeable on skin until I shower. I wouldn't wear this in very intense heat, but I think Invictus Elixir works well for almost anything. It's sweet, but not like candy. Almost year round usability. Well crafted. I know some people will dislike this a lot, but I feel this is a great scent for anyone from 16-60 years old. I've had almost all the Invictus flankers and this is my favorite next to Aqua. Highly recommend Invictus Elixir if you're in the market for an attention grabbing scent that has more going on than expected.

Goddamn Rabanne did not hold any punches with this one. Massive performance, got a small sample at the store today, just a tiny spritz and it immediately punched my nose, in a good way. This is the greatest hits collection of the entire Invictus line smashed into one fragrance with a BIG wollop of creamy gourmandy vanilla. This is gonna be a monster hit, I have a hard time seeing any other outcome. First blast to me is just classic Invictus but smoother and bit richer and then immediately that gourmand vanilla creeps forward. Classic Invictus and elbow to the face with vanilla and sweetness. The coconut actually gives this a similar vibe to One Million Parfum and I think it kinda fits that same niche, very sweet and strong but so bright it kinda works in summer and spring too? It's doable in summer nights or cooler windy days. Basically this is Invictus with a heavy vanilla sunscreen accord imho.

Can definitely smell the Invictus DNA within this fragrance, it’s got that sharp mineral slightly salty kick in the beginning. I think this is the best flanker we’ve had though. It contrasts really nicely with this vanilla caviar note that smells like raw vanilla bean being squeezed out, definitely not a cakey or dessert style vanilla but much more refined and sensual. As it develops some green and aromatic tones come through and you get this creamy textured slightly sweet rounded coconut accord which doesn’t overwhelm. The dry down is really pleasant and the whiffs just carry on for ages in a really enjoyable way. I know it’s frustrating with how many flankers brands are releasing but there’s no denying how good some of these fragrances actually smell.

This is the one that finally sold me on Invictus. I’ve enjoyed the others but there was always something small that put me off. This one is just incredible. The perfect blend of coconut and vanilla creates a scent that you can’t get enough of. It’s projects and lasts all day, which is huge, because I found Invictus Victory Absolu to lose projection on skin really fast. I loved it so much I bought the 6.7 ounce during the Fragflex sale over the July 4th holiday. It arrived today and now I’m set for a long time.