Invictus Legend

Having reviewed some of the Phantom line, it's now time to move over to the Invictus line. Now the Invictus fragrances are something I do have some experience with. I've reviewed Aqua 2018, Aqua 2024, Platinum, and Victory Elixir. With all of them having been positive reviews, I'm hoping that Legend will continue the trend. I know it's discontinued, but if it's as good as I'm hoping, then I wouldn't mind hunting for it. Let's get into it. Scent: The opening is fresh, aquatic, and citrusy. The primary notes I get are sea notes, sea salt, grapefruit, and bay leaf. The strongest of the notes are the sea notes and sea salt. The sea notes open up the fragrance with a big blast of oceanic freshness. It is similar to what I got yesterday from the opening of Phantom Elixir, or another one of my summertime favorites, Invictus Aqua. The sea salt note follows closely behind and marries the sea notes accord to emulate the aroma of salty ocean spray. Not too heavy on the salt, just enough to give that impression of ocean water. Up next is the grapefruit and bay leaf. The grapefruit adds a supporting citrusy note, again very reminiscent of Invictus Aqua since it shares that grapefruit note. It's not overbearing and doesn't overshadow the aquatic notes, but it is noticeable and persistent in a good way. Lastly, the bay leaf is detectable in the background as a subtly green and spicy accord to help add a bit more depth. It's worth mentioning that the dry down has a very distinct and clean "fresh laundry" accord. So much so that I would bet there are some unlisted ozonic or aldehyde notes in this fragrance, it's that strong. The dry down is sweet, woody, and aquatic. The primary notes I get are red amber, guaiac wood, sea notes, and grapefruit. The strongest of the notes are the red amber and guaiac wood. The guaiac wood takes point in the dry down with a woody and sweet accord. This note is shared by the original Invictus, and helps it to retain that "bubblegum" sweetness that Invictus is known for. Behind the guaiac wood is the red amber note, adding more sweetness in a rich and balsamic way. This is followed by the sea notes and grapefruit. The sea notes are still present in the dry down, but act more as a supporting note, keeping that aquatic freshness from the opening going albeit decidedly less salty due to the sea salt note having burned off. Lastly, the grapefruit, like the sea notes, is still present in the background as a supporting note to help retain some of the citrusy zing from the opening. That "fresh laundry" accord is still present in the dry down as well, just to a lesser extent than the opening, meaning that hidden aldehyde or ozonic note is still there. I saw someone compare this dry down to the opening of YSL's Y EDP, and that's not entirely inaccurate, to be honest. Performance: Projection within the first hour is strong at around 4-6 feet. Sillage is strong as well, with an easily noticeable scent trail. After 3-4 hours the projection and sillage were still the same. At the 7-8 hour mark the projection was light, about arms length, and the scent trail was just barely hanging on. The fragrance became a skin scent shortly thereafter. When to wear: Invictus Legend is a spring/summer fragrance that can be worn during the day or evening. This is definitely a casual-wear fragrance, and wouldn't be my pick for anything intimate or formal. It would, however, be a great pair with a t-shirt and shorts, or even to the office, provided you don't overload on the sprays. Blind buy: If you like the Invictus line, particularly the original or Invictus Aqua, this is a safe blind buy for you. It's essentially Invictus Aqua but with more of the sweetness from the original Invictus and some added aldehydic notes. Final verdict: If I'm being honest, aquatic/oceanic fragrances have been growing on me recently. Good aquatic fragrances, I should say; and Invictus Legend is one of them. The opening had a super fresh and clean aquatic feeling paired with that "fresh laundry" accord to help boost the freshness even more, making it exceedingly invigorating and refreshing. It then underwent a transformation in the dry down, bringing it back in line with the hallmark sweetness that Invictus is known for, while keeping enough of the aquatic and aldehydic vibes from the opening to set it apart. Altogether, a very enjoyable experience. Performance is about on par with what I've experienced with the rest of the Invictus line; 3-4 hours of solid projection and sillage, and lasting around 8 before fading away into a skin scent. Versatility is above-average with Invictus Legend; it'll work well as a casual or office fragrance in the warmer months, but it's not something I'd pick in colder weather or for intimate/formal settings. When it comes to mass appeal, Invictus Legend, much like everything else in the Invictus line, is a knockout. This is one of those fragrances that will undoubtedly get compliments when sprayed correctly. In conclusion, although I already own several Invictus fragrances, this is going to be another I add to the collection. It's going to be hard to get my hands on since it's been discontinued for at least a few years at this point, but it's good enough that I'm going to make an effort to find it. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 7/10 Sillage: 8/10

Unlike most “aquatic” or “marine” scents. I’ve smelt like ADG Produndo EDP ADG Parfum and Jimmy Choo Man Aqua. This is very much more prominent on the Salt note. And I don’t hate it, it’s different. But it still retains the “Invictus” sweet quality without being overly (Invictus platinum) and with amber and wood it smells layered well. It’s salty, sweet and a touch dark at the base in a good balanced way and through the dry down it’s actually a wonderful scent that lingers. Performance was surprising. It’s actually very long lasting. Unsure of sillage but it’s a unique and very nice warm weather scent. I’ll keep this with my ADG Profundo EDP and ADG Parfum. Def try before you buy. I got Invictus testers of the whole line in samples off eBay, Invictus, Intense, Legend, Platinum, Victory. I bought Platinum, then I bought Victory Elixir without smelling it bc I didn’t really mess with the chocolate vibe from victory, smelled very chocolate Axe body spray from the middle school days. And I was right to get Victory Elixir, and bought this discontinued Legend on eBay for $125. I sold Platinum, the boozy sweetness was too much for me in the warmer days.

This fragrance was personally bought, because I was looking to add to my collection. Upon first sniff I was instantly captivated. Yeah I can pick up the synthetic notes all around,but it’s really well done and blended that it’s not bothersome. I get a big whiff of grapefruit/citrus, for about 3 minutes followed by a rush of saltiness, then comes a oceanic esc smell that refreshes that saltiness. The fragrance stays blue for the first 30 minutes to an hour. Then you get that bay leaf that adds a green, sort of floral vibe. As the mid keeps going on the projection all around is great. Nice compliments, can be overpowering so I recommend 5 sprays. I get a warm amber, sort of not really spicy, woody notes. All around the “bubble gum” sweetness is there but to me it’s more of the fruity grapefruit note and not a bubble gum like smell. Lasts on me for 9 hours, by the 7th hour it is a skin scent, if sprayed on clothes this can last days there. Overall love this scent. I’m an aquatic lover so this is right in my boat. Mind you this review I’m barely posting was before COVID-19. Sillage-9 Longevity-10 Projection-9 Overall- 9.5

Invictus Legend by Paco Rabanne: Maybe my favourite from the Invictus line, rivaled only by Invictus Victory Elixir, although both can be worn depending on the season. Unfortunately this has been discontinued but apparently Maison Alhambra's Victorioso Legend/Myth is a good alternative though I'm yet to try it. This starts off with the grapefruit and salty sea notes, maybe the best take on this note I've ever come across and I've tried a lot of marine scents. It's loud and somewhat sweet, keeping that Invictus DNA but it isn't overbearing and the marine side balances the sweetness well. The bay leaf and geranium come through before falling to an amber base but that marine style of Invictus stays all the way through. Incredible performance and one of my all-time favourites. Update: I have now tried Victorioso Legend (now Myth) from Maison Alhambra and it's by far the best clone/alternative to IL both on skin and in the air its about 90% accurate with decent performance. Top notes: Marine, salt, grapefruit Middle notes: Bay leaf, geranium Base notes: Guaiac wood, amber 4.5/5

I paid a full price for 100ml bottle and while it's an easy 'love' from me, aside from the fact it performs and gets you compliments there's not much else I can say about it and I don't mean that as a negative. it is what it is and that's why you're getting it in the first place (at least I did). now, how can I put it... one of my friends always pick Real Madrid in FM games and he couldn't care less for youth system or scouting in lower leagues because he simply does couple of 70 mill. transfers every season and that's it. there's no risk or depth in the way he plays the game because he isn't looking for that. he isn't looking for challenge or unique experience, he's looking for the easiest way to win. well, if he was interested in fragrances, he would certainly love this one because to me, Invictus Legend is Real Madrid among fragrances. both are safe bets, you know exactly why you're getting it and what you're getting from it. everyone will love this on you which means Invictus Legend's job is done.

This is definitely one of my all time favorite fragrances but you should stay far away from it if you don't enjoy smelling sweet. However, if you are someone like me with a niche for aquatic scents, then I would totally recommend at least trying it because while it is for the most part sweet, I really appreciated the sultry yet soft mix of base notes that really add some luxurious depth to the fragrance and begin to intensify as the sweet top notes fade away overtime. Yes at the beginning of the day you might smell like a bright tropical cruise rave, but by the end of it you smell like you're lying on the beach at sunset smoking a cigarette after diving in and exploring the deepest underwater caves. It wears literally all day long and it never gets old. My absolute favorite from this house so its a damn shame they discontinued it, all the more reason to try it if you can tho, im still looking to replace my bottle

This summer Invictus Legend kept popping up on lists so I thought Id give the actual Invictus a try. Im so glad I did because I really enjoy this! My decant wasn't a beast, but it was no slouch either and the scent was just butter. After going through a 10ml I found out legend was discontinued but after some searching I found a 100ml for a decent price from a good Canadian discounter. I will be wearing the hell out of this! Perfect for spring, summer and beginning of fall. I will do a full review later but Im just so satisfied with this scent right now. Edit: I was interested in Y live as its supposed to be Ysl Y meets Invictus. 2 sprays of Y Edp and 2 Sprays of Invictus legand and Bammmmmm! It's too good. Edit 2: Now I understand what the beast mode comments are about on this. This performs amazing.

Smells like a premium shower gel, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. This is the older, more sophisticated big brother of Invictus. Bright, fresh and a bit salty, but deeper than his little brother. I see a lot of reviews saying it smells like rubicon mango, but I don’t get that. I was drinking some when I first tested this, compared the smell and they smell nothing alike. Maybe that’s just me though. I think this is something that can be worn by all ages, particularly if you want people to notice you because the performance is fantastic, just like most of the Invictus line. Would definitely recommend it to younger people though, particularly for clubbing and parties in the summer heat. I doubt many people are wearing this right now, so you’re gonna stand out too.

Bottle looks awesome with the color of the juice. From opening to drydown it smells so good very easy to like, neck to neck with the original for compliments. If you have one in the line it is redundant to have this. A lot of frag heads will find it very generic and youthful, considering the fact there are tons of fragrances like this, and they are hundred percent right but a casual will absolutely love it. Nevertheless even if you are a frag head you should have at least one of these for dumb reach. Great performance 8+ hours with enormous projection power. In my opinion the drydown is very similar to JPG Le Beau's drydown and due to the superior performance Invictus Legend is the clear winner. Very good for casual use and fun times with friends.

Clean, masculine, fresh and sexy. This smells like an athletic, buff, well-dressed macho man. You can wear this anytime, anywhere, for any occasion. Not at all similar to the rest of the line whatsoever SILLAGE: wore it once to the gym and got multiple complaints about the trail it leaves. another day when my dad came home he asked “whose cologne is this?” upon arrival; I hadn’t even been near the door for hours LONGEVITY: absolutely beastly! literally lasts all day long; fights through sweat, wind, precipitation and air pollution like a knight PROJECTION: explosive for the first 5-6 hours and quite strong until its 12th hour; it finally becomes a skin scent after 15-16hrs DO NOT SPRAY ON CLOTHES UNLESS YOU WANT TO SMELL THE SAME FOR 2 WEEKS

No hype on this at all pretty much. The dark blue is very fitting, strong and long lasting. An interesting mix of fresh & sweet. Longevity is 10-12+ Projection is very strong, 3-5 hrs. On clothes it is eternal, could last after washing. Many will view this as linear & boring but it is a great dumb reach. People will most likely think this a nice scent and the Invictus DNA is there for those familiar with the line. Its an amped up version that is very sweet & fresh. Can be worn all year, any occasion, but leans more casual. It really shines in Spring/Summer but cuts through the cold as well. Quite possibly the best Invictus. Rating: 9/10

I love the entrance of this spring/summerish fragrance, and since it's Paco Rabanne, it has to have the bubblegum vibe onto it, which I dig. It screams for beach parties, pool parties or even a BBQ gathering in the backyard...or in the office when you know it's almost summer break. It's has a good longevity (9 to 10 hours on my skin) and a powerful projection in the first couple of hours, after that, it shys to an arms length, but still very noticable to the surrounding people. So yep...it's a beast mode in a trophy shape. Also this fragrance reminds me alot of Kenzo pour Homme EDP, but without the bubblegum vibe.

Smells like enjoying the juiciest mango at the beach accompanied by a cool ocean breeze. Better than the original, it's sweet, salty and very chilling for those very hot summer days. Nothing "premium shower gel" whatsoever about it, sure it's nothing groundbreaking and a mass pleaser, but it does that job extremely well. The sweetness is not overbearing, it manages to be crispy, fresh and sweet at the same time. Performance is beastly; don’t overspray and not very office-safe. Definitely blind-buy safe and a compliment getter. My go-to beach-boy scent.

This has been my husbands favorite cologne lately. The other day we were at the park and I kept getting whiffs of it. It took me to another place in my mind. I felt like I was by the ocean with someone who was wearing a really good, sweet cologne. Great for spring and summer. Especially summer nights. It’s a powerhouse. He sprays about 5-6 sprays in the morning, it chokes out the whole house and lingers for about an hour after he leaves for work. I can still smell it on him after a 12 hour shift. I really like it, after all I did purchase it for him.

My girlfriend just bought this for me as a gift. At first we didnt really love it , it smelled synthethic but after 5-10minutes we fall inlove with it. It`s aquatic salty and has a sweetnes to it. I have problems with fragrances not lasting on my skin , but this last 12+ hours, projects above average and it`s scent most people like. I would recommend it u can wear this day and night its potent fragrance. I have smelled a couple of times Invictus platinum and the normal invictus this is better to me than both of them , i rate this 8.5/10

This was love at first sniff and that's still true to this day! To me this is like being at the beach doing laundry with a slight citrus breeze in the air. Performance and projection are off the charts with this one and it's crazy good when it's on during anything that raises the body temperature. I wore it before one of my baseball games so I'd feel like a legend on the field and I conquered the day. My wife couldn't believe how good I smelled after my game. It's backup bottle worthy but a little goes a long way with this one 🤓

So glad the community is finally appreciating this fragrance. It seemed completely forgotten in 2020. I wore it initially in summer 2019 through a decant and wow are the memories good. Fizzy tropical fruit soda + shimmering salty note. I like the bay leaf note too. It's kinda green, aromatic and cooling. It's like looking at the ocean with the sun shining on it, just shimmering and reflecting. One of the best salty notes in the game and quite a unique fragrance imo. I dont get the original Invictus or YSL Y comparison at all

In my opinion, the best of the Invictus! This is a strong and long-lasting fragrance with a fresh and sweet blend. What sets it apart from other flankers is its strong spread for 3-5 hours and it stays on clothes even after washing. Some may find it linear, but this is a great starter scent. It has the Invictus DNA with an amplified, sweet and fresh touch. Suitable for any occasion, but more casual. It is perfect for spring/summer and can also cut the cold. If you are about to choose between invictus, give Legend a chance

Legend is criminally underrated. The ladies absolutely love this. It's aimed for the younger gentleman as it's sweet...very sweet, but I'm 38 and think it's definitely suitable for men in their 30's and 40's. You will easily get at least 10 hours out of it with 2 sprays, as it's incredibly potent. Apparently it's discontinued in some markets, including the one where I'm in. I have 3 bottles backed up of this gem. I highly recommend you get a hold of it before having to shell out a week's wages for a bottle on eBay.

This one was too sweet for me at first. Whole invictus line in general was. Honestly, every PR fragrance I smelt I thought was too sweet and youthful. Couple years past and 1M lucky has now become one of my favorite cold weather scents for daytime wear and this one is becoming a summer staple. Great aquatic scent that’ll last all day. Not many others in this realm I can think of with that kind of longevity. Highly recommend but beware - this one will choke a bitch out if over-sprayed. Easy on that trigger.