Invictus Victory

This fragrance basically answers the question: “What if the Invictus line stopped going to the gym... and started going to dessert?” Because this one is sweet, warm, and dangerously edible. First Spray (aka “Did someone bake cookies in here?”) The opening hits you with lemon and pink pepper, giving a quick flash of freshness before things take a very different direction.  But honestly... that freshness lasts about as long as a New Year’s gym membership. Within minutes the scent moves into warm sweet territory with vanilla and tonka bean starting to show up.  The vibe is: sweet spicy warm slightly dessert-like Some people even say it smells like chocolatey vanilla or sweet amber.  In other words: This is not a fresh sporty Invictus anymore. This is Invictus wearing a leather jacket in a nightclub. The Drydown (where the magic happens) After about 30–40 minutes the fragrance settles into its main personality: creamy vanilla tonka bean amber soft woods  This is where it becomes super addictive. The drydown smells warm, smooth, and slightly gourmand — like a mix of vanilla dessert and masculine amber. One reviewer described the vibe perfectly: “Sweet, spicy, and bold.”  And honestly... that sums it up. Performance is one of the stronger points. Typical numbers: Longevity: around 8–10 hours on skin  Projection: strong for the first 2–3 hours  Sillage: noticeable scent trail  Some community users even report 12+ hours depending on skin and sprays.  Basically: This fragrance sticks around long enough to finish the night with you. Compliment Factor This scent is a crowd-pleaser machine. The vanilla-tonka combination tends to get strong reactions because people find it warm and attractive. Many reviewers call it a high compliment-getter thanks to its sweet and sensual scent trail.  Translation: If someone hugs you while wearing this, they’re probably going to notice. When To Wear It This is not a summer beach fragrance. Best situations: Date nights Clubs Parties Cold weather Evening events The warm sweetness works best in fall and winter, while hot weather can make it feel too heavy.  Wearing this in a heatwave is basically asking for regret. Final Thoughts Rabanne Invictus Victory Eau de Parfum is basically the “sexy dessert fragrance” of the Invictus line. It’s warm, sweet, bold, and very easy to like. Is it the most sophisticated fragrance ever made? No. But for dates, nightlife, and cooler weather, it does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Rating: ⭐ 8.5 / 10

I get the AXE Dark Temptation comparison. They do smell quite similar. The difference I think would be the longevity and the ever so slightly ambery drydown in Victory which makes it smell much more high quality. Axe lasts maybe 4 hours on my skin? Plus I get a very distinct metallic smell for some reason, not sure what it is. The vanilla in Victory really does come front and center and lasts through the entire scent all the way through to the drydown. I'm not an expert but I honestly don't really pick up the other notes as much. To me this really does smell like a pleasant light airy vanilla, and the amber starts to peak through ever so slightly in the drydown. It's a very nice scent and I honestly could see it working year round as long as you don't overspray it. Despite it being a relatively light airy vanilla it lasts incredibly long on my skin, and if you overspray it, the scent could potentially overstay its welcome. I can still pick up whiffs of it off my clothing the following day - that's how long lasting it is. Overall, a very pleasant sweet scent - not overly sweet gourmand, but still leans into that vanilla while staying light. I really do enjoy it and find myself reaching for it during casual outings.

This fragrance is truly eternal. The lasting power is incredible, the fragrance is timeless, and the overall vibe is unique. Anyone who uses this fragrance is sure to stand out in a crowd. Now, for the lasting power on objects: Someone that I cherish wears this scent, and when they had to move away, they sprayed some on an article of clothing and left it for me. The scent developed beautifully and lasted for several weeks. While it smells stronger in enclosed spaces, it will last to at least some degree if sprayed on an object left in an open room. In enclosed spaces, it will last for weeks. I sprayed some on a test strip when I came across a bottle at the shops and kept it on the dashboard of my car. The scent filled the space and has yet to dissipate completely. The projection on the skin is, as one would expect, enormous. I am certainly able to pick out this scent from over 2 meters away, and a person who has freshly spritzed their skin will fill a room and leave a decent trail when they walk away. Nothing will be able to replace this fragrance as my favorite in the masculine category.

I own many fragrances and I still haven't gotten around to explore Invictus Victory in it's entirety. Today was a cold winter day so I decided to put this one to the test. My wife was my first positive response, she noticed it immediately when she entered the car as I picked her up to go to the store. After I parked the car, walking through the parking lot, I could notice the scent cloud I was enveloped in, under the 32° weather. I have to admit, this fragrance is a beast when it comes down to projection, and this was later verified as I received an unsolicited compliment from the cahier moments later. The projection and sillage on Invictus Victory is definitely the highlight here. The combined notes exude warmth, confidence, and there is definitely a certain allure that comes with the vanilla and amber, which become the main players as the scent gets close to the skin as the day progresses. It's been 10 hours after my first application and I still get wiffs of it. I'll definitely be revisiting this fragrance more often, as my first experience wearing this out was a very pleasant one.

Me and my siblings got this for Dad on Father's Day 2021, a few months after it came out. Just to try it. Despite all of us going blind on this it turned out to be such a good fragrance. Whenever I see this specific black bottle and smell the juice nowadays. I just want to go back to that time where it was just online classes, online classes, online classes... Oh, and going out for walks with some sprays with my dad's permission. And then going back to the puny, god-damned Diavolo I kept on wearing when the bottle ran out. Big bummer. Unasked life stuff aside, this smells awesome. Like a warm hug. For some reason, I can only remember the amber and vanilla from all those notes. To me, it was only that. And I loved every spray and second I wore it. Strong, manly, perfect for a cold day. Lasted a long time on me and my clothes. Fast forward three years later. Smelt this at the mall last week because I wanted to and yep, 2021 in a bottle personally. And I still feel just the amber and vanilla. I don't even want Victory Elixir. This is perfection to me.

This is 1 Million Royal but more softer, lighter and less sweet (i think they cloned Royal from Invictus Victory with a bit of twist) therefor i could be worn in summer night time. Having both is redundant in my opinion since i get the same vibe from both but Invictus Victory more easy to wear but the performance not like Million Royal, the performance of Million Royal much better in terms of longevity and sillage. Overall it's good but not groundbreaker, it's generic and not unique if you are used on 1 Million line this will be very boring and disappointing since it doesn't offer something new. The same vibe, time of use and occasions. So, Which one to buy Invictus Victory or 1 Million Royal? if you like very sweet, spice, vanilla and amber go with 1 Million Royal, if you like less sweet, soft spice, more softer with touch of freshness and more easy to wear vanilla and amber combination go with Invictus Victory. Performance is good but not beast like 1 Million Royal

When I smelled this fragrance, I instantly fell in love with it. It instantly became my signature. And for those who say this stuff smells like Axe Dark Temptation, it's not even close. This stuff has a very fruity vibe to it and Axe DT is all about smelling like nothing but chocolate and chocolate only. To confuse the two is utterly ridiculous. If this stuff smells like anything else, it's much closer to something like Spicebomb Extreme. Also, I find it a rare breed of the Invictus line in that it foes not smell synthetic at all while all the others do. I was surprised by that. Instantly bought another 4oz bottle and then got online and ordered two 200ml bottles. That should last me maybe one year. Seriously love this stuff that much. I'd take a bath in it if I could. But for now, I'll just have to roll around in it like a dog. LOL

This is a bold, sweet smell that's done right. The vanilla, lavender, and amber notes combine for an almost honey-like quality. The added Tonka Bean gives it a somewhat dark, chocolaty base. Even though I don't really like the OG Invictus or Invictus Aqua, I really like this scent although I can't see myself actually wearing it as I don't have much of a use for scents this sweet in my daily life. If you do like this, I would suggest checking out Paco Rabanne Phantom for another sweet scent that is more on the fruity side. 8.5/10 scent for me. This would be very very popular in a club/dance setting but not really suited for anything more formal. I really like the smell but it's just not my style. People saying it's just Axe Dark Temptation should try smelling this on another person to judge it accurately.

I think this is over looked by victory elixir. This smells amazing. Vanilla, amber and a touch powdery. In my opinion this is better than the elixir. I've never been a big powder fan, but this one is just settle enough that it's great. I highly recommend this fragrance. Wife is a fan too. If you haven't gotten your nose on this because of the hype of the elixir I'm sorry. This is one of my go to fall/winter scents and it will always be in my collection. I'm a 34 year old man and I have contemplated this being my favorite fragrance. It doesn't smell youthful. This is an all age scent. The elixir does smell youthful. The elixir is so sweet it is sickening. This fills a room with 3 sprays. So powerful. Invictus Victory Rabanne summary: Performance: 10/10 Projection: 10/10 Smell: 10/10

This is an underdog compared to the Elixir, it's just so delicious. The opening is pleasant, except for that random lemony accent that slightly threw me off for 5 seconds. But that damned dry down. The dry down smells like sitting with the guys as the last calls of the bar, away from the hustle and bustle. You're feeling snug from the buzz, and the overnight pastry chefs across the street are venting out their place. It has the warmth of vanilla and amber with just a hint of spice. When comparing this to Mercedes Club Black, this frag is fairly similar but without the incense smokiness/darkness. Overall inoffensive, this frag is a safe blind buy if you are acquainted with a smell close to that of Axe Dark Temptations.

Man I really like the scent this is from the first perfumes I bought and I really like it. What I like about it it's dark without being cloying ( it may be a little bit cloying at first you need to give it time to stabilize) and it's contrasted with some ambery sweet vanilla I feel it's uniqueness and it's has that masculine and mysterious dark sexy feeling. It's simple I blind bought it and I did not regret it, -I think every man will love this scent it doesn't miss (especially if you wear black ) 8.5-8.9 /10 rate -sillage is acceptable may some times vanished too quick and some times projects. - longevity differ with the bottle but it's lasted with me good Recommend it

Take the harsh note of balsamic out of Pure XS that made me hate it so much and you're left with this perfection. This opens up with a beautiful blend of vanilla and spice that envelops you in a cocoon of sexy deliciousness. The dry down leaves you with a haze of vanilla and Tonka that never manages to cause nose fatigue. You will get compliments on this. It's perfect for date night because no matter who you're with, this fragrance will keep drawing them closer and closer to you. Projection is moderate, sillage is longer than the projection, and this lasts and lasts and lasts. This can work with any age group, and though it is manly, women can easily pull it off.

Decided to give this another try and picked up another bottle. COMPLETELY different experience from the first bottle I tried!!! This one is creamy vanilla with a slight spice and kick somewhere in the background. VERRRRRRY Nice!!! This will make a GREAT base layer for my Tobacco fragrances and if not, it stands great on its own. Doesn't seem to project very far, but leaves the most amazing scent bubble around me and honestly...that's all that matters. As long as I am in this beautiful scent bubble all day, that's all that matters. 08DEC23: I haven't worn this at all since "Bianco Latte" and "Sweetly Known" entered my life. I may pass this on to my son...Maybe. =p

I love it so much, my gosh! The opening is indescribably serious. It is aromatic and citrusy, with a hint of sweetness that comes from the incense, making it a total pleasure bomb. This balance of citrus at the top that evolves into a smooth vanilla sweetness is not very common in designer fragrances. The con that I have is that it's definitely synthetic and has a little bit of a home freshener scent if you push it hard. But for sure super mass appeal. It is not a loud scent, but it isn't fresh enough to use on hot days. IMO, the sweetness hits the sweet spot for evening wear, which is why I prefer this one over the Elixir version.

Warm, sweet, floral and citrusy. This really smells like what a young man would believe to be wealthy, sexual and playful. Still very much a designer presentation, but rather mature if you are young and maybe too juvenile if you are older. The top notes are fresh and balanced, not intoxicating but quickly die off and you're left with the base of vanilla, chocolate, and amber a hour or two after use. Some people may find this fragrance lackluster, but I would doubt many would find it offensive. Silage seems to be pretty proportional to spraying. The choice is yours to make this a skin scent or room filler.

It's my first winter fragrance, vanilla is the most dominant note and I really enjoy it - not too sweet, and also not synthetic. Sometimes I spray it on my arm when I'm home just to sniff it from time to time. Sometimes it can be a bit overpowering but it's great for winter and clubs. Sometimes I get away with 5+ sprays and sometimes 2 sprays feel like a LOT, it's kind of strange, maybe I just got used to the smell over time. Haven't gotten much compliments tho. Stays on clothes for a couple of days.

Normally i don't dig the "Invictus Type Fragrances", not my jam. But Invictus Victory is quite diffrent. It's so sweet and warm. Quite dark and masculine scent, i really enjoy it, got many compliments as well, nothing groundbreaking or special though, do not expect a unique style Victory Elixir is a little bit more unique and appealing i would say. Either way, both of them are great for me, but i think it's redundant to buy Victory Elixir when you already have Victory.

Overall like this fragrance, there’s something different about the vanilla note compared to other fragrances. The opening was ok (could be a bit harsh at times, will let it macerate), mid was fantastic, and I find the dry down becomes a bit too bubble-gummy for me, but it is the hallmark of invictus OG. This fragrance didn’t last too long on my skin, and silage was average, which is perfectly fine for me. I prefer a fragrance to be discovered, not announced.

This is such a nice manly and aromatic gourmand scent. The opening is very sweet, spicy, and somewhat citrusy. Once it dries down, the vanilla sweetness becomes more prominent. It reminds me of a masculine vanilla ice cream almost. This scent is perfect for cold weather and nights out. It also has pretty good longevity and power. I get about 6 hrs on skin and 8+ hrs on clothing. This fragrance makes me feel cozy and warm, it’s a personal favorite of mine.

My kind of Victory. - Reminds me so much of childhood in junior highschool and the first time I sprayed Axe Dark Temptation on my skin to impress the girls. Sweet citrusy vanilla with that smooth and warm sensation of olibanum and tonka. Such a wondrous fragrance. Longevity good 6hrs on my skin so satisfied. Has a good sillage. 9,25/10, only wish for the sillage and longevity to be even more prominent but not much to complain otherwise! Recommended :-)

<3 Goodness gracious...I want to smell like this every day. <3 Spicy citrus vanilla chocolate...this is perfection! And they got the vanilla soooooo right with this! Lasts all day and projects on a nuclear level. The drydown after 12 hours is the most delicious skin-scent...omg. This meets every requirement that I could think of.... This was worth every penny....I'm saving up for a second bottle. 20FEB24: Backup bottle acquired...arrives next week.

This it's a beautiful powdery chocolatey and vanilla fragance, just like a smooth and quality Dark Temptation. It's beautiful for the dates, it's not super invasive but it's very long lasting. Great fragance for the price, nice smell, long lasting, charming, easy to wear and mass appealing. I just bought a 200ml of this bc it's definitely worth it for the price. If your looking for a super complex and rare scent this is not for you. 8/10

This has a classic vanilla scent. And combined with the rest of the notes all I can say is that it's smells like vanilla cake. Unlike other vanilla fragrances these combine like vanilla and sugar into a powdery cake scent. The straight-forwardness of it is what makes me love it, which also makes it a perfect every day and signature scent. For me the performance is average (still good) but it's cool that it works so well for other people.

Nice masculine vanilla cake fragrance for cold weather. It starts off with a semi bright lemon on top opening making it daytime wearable worthy then transitions to mostly vanilla gourmandy for the rest of the day and night and into the next day. Love the performance. A little on the muture side maybe because of the spices but that's a good thing because it sets itself apart from smelling like the ultra popular Lemale vanillaness.

I went to Sephora to smell this and the first thing I thought of was axe dark temptation, This smells like dark temptation but in a really good way. It's a chocolate vanilla scent on my skin with great performance. Perfect for those colder months, works great for school, work or going to the club. Smell: 8/10 Longevity: 9 hours Projection: Medium to Strong Price: $70-$75 for 100ml at discounters

I have had this fragrance for quite some time now and I love it. I wear it on my nights out. It's a beautiful fragrance. It's citrusy in the opening then the vanilla and the amber kick in. Quite a sexy, powdery fragrance that lasts 6h+ with high to moderate sillage and It's a compliment puller. The longevity is 6h+ and the sillage is high to moderate. The price is good for a 100ml bottle.

I tested this at Sephora today, and I must admit: This is good, like good good, like really, REALLY good! If you love vanilla, this is for you. Yeah it's for the masses, but you know what? I don't care! I love this! I guess in a sense we're all a part of the masses (a.k.a the general public). I'm finna go get me bottle, like TODAY! (or tomorrow, whichever I feel like, but real soon)

i may be a bit bias but let me just say i love this stuff i will admit when you first put it on its a little harsh but after an hour or so it cools down and becomes a fresh, sexy, and clean smelling fragrance that can be worn casually or to occasions and i think its one of the best buys i have ever made, new daily and will perma be part of my collection no matter how big it gets.

Amateur, hobbyist level interest in fragrances so far, but Invictus Victory is my all time favorite cologne I've ever smelled so far. I'm on my 2nd bottle, and not once have i picked up this supposed lemon/citrus note people are talking about... A little typical designer mass appealing, but it's the perfect warm, smoky, spicy date night scent. Female approved, too.

this is my bfs signature scent. we literally smelled every cologne in the sephora and this is the only one i didnt hate. the vanilla note comes out so strong on him and it is so delicious i just want to swallow him whole. he puts it on before his 8 hour work shift and comes home still smelling like it so it has great longevity. girlfriend approved *two thumbs up*

Fantastic fragrance this is actually a unique concept its a Gourmand Fougere.If you are a man 25 plus uncomfortable wearing Gourmand Fragrances due to the reputation of them being Juvenile this could be your awnser.Many say the elixir is better but thats obviously stronger and less versatile.This is clean fresh and delicious all in one

What can I say... This is just a piece of Art if you are into Gourmand Scents. It's very sweet and pleasant to smell. Longevity in this one is very good on skin and it lasts for at least 2 days on my clothes. Price is also very good if you are able to grab large bottles for a discount 👍🏻 Over all I'd say it's s solid 9.5/10 ⭐

Rich, smooth, warm, vanilla. There is a floral touch that makes it more unisex too. The addictive chocolatey base lingers for a long time and is reminiscent of dark temptation axe in a much more mature way. Definitely only for use in cold temperatures because it is very sweet and could be cloying or overwhelming.

Base notes are closer to Axe Dark Temptation than Armani Code Absolu Homme, Nice lavender note. It may be similar to Pure XS without the ginger, liquor and cola notes. Edit: While I don't get reminded of Code Absolu when I wear Invictus Victory, I get reminded of Invictus VIctory when I wear Code Absolu.

Has a lemony and peppery opening which quickly transitions into a chocolatey marshmallow--a very lactonic fragrance. Great longevity and sillage. Pure XS is missing the milkyness which Victory has throughout the opening and the mid, and Victory is not as floral. Anyway, great fragrance.

This is a great fragrance. Smells amazing — sweet, spicy, and bold — though the projection is somewhat average. Longevity is insane; I easily get 12+ hours, sometimes even more, depending on how many sprays I use. I’d give it a 9.5/10, mostly only because of the projection.

10/10 Fragrance. It is a beautifully made gourmand. Opens with a zingy red pepper mixed with the tonka and vanilla. Has a warm spicy and chocolatey feel with a bit of pepper mixed in. Good for most settings in the winter time, especially dates. Sillage could be better.

This is a great gourmond I have many but this one has some uniqueness.As most tend to smell like Chocolate Buscuits Caramel Sweets etc.This however smells like a really well made slightly spiced lemon cake it's awesome.Not overdone and extremely well balanced.

I've had this long time now. Vanilla fragrance and compliment getter mostly in the cold days of the year and for me only in the night. Not recommended blind buy test this one out. Fragrance 6/10 Longevity 6/10 Versatility 7/10 Bottle design 8/10 Price 7/10

"This is a wonderful scent, very unique in comparison to the other flankers in the Invictus line. (It feels like this could have been a part of the 1 Million lineup.) Longevity, sillage and overall performance are all way above average for me." 10/10 👍🏽👍🏽

A sweet/chocolate winter scent. Vanilla, amber and tonka bean. Very sweet and smooth, warm and a little spicy. Performance is definitely up there. The projection and longevity is just hours. Absolutely fit for fall & winter, fantastic in the cold weather.

Vanilla and amber designer frag done to perfection. Definitely gets outshined by victory elixir, but this is just as good if not better in my opinion. Great winter/fall scent. Definitely every day wearable although it is very sweet. Solid 9/10 all day

People are going to say this is a mass-appealing synthetic mess, largely because it's Paco Rabanne, but I don't care. I really love this one. It's strong, sweet, I dont get much incense, but i get a tonka vanilla synthetic concoction! Love it!

The GOAT of the Invictus line imo. Smells amazing and the performance is crazy, I can still smell it around me at the end of the day after spraying in the morning. Also I feel like it's very versatile and can be used in almost any situation

I love this scent. On my skin it’s just amazing. I get a lot of chocolate and a smokey vanilla. Opening could be better, but I don’t really care, it’s all about the mid and base for me. My skin makes the lemon just a little too sharp.

Many people have forgotten this fragrance since elixer came out so not many wear this any more that's why i believe it's Underrated. When it comes to smell it smell like vanilla and tonka perfect for date nights or winter times 9/10

My first real fragrance. It is so delicious. With the intense vanilla it makes you smell edible. I will always wear this for special occasions because it is just so nice. I really do recommend and its a safe blind buy in my opinion.

This is a great fragrance. Smells great, projection is somewhat average but the longevity is crazy. I get around 12+ hours maybe even more depending on the amount of sprays you use. I’d give it a 9/10 only because of the projection.

I have mixed feelings about this fragrance. I love it but it smells like Dior Sauvage with vanilla. Which in theory is amazing but it can also be slightly medicinal if oversprayed. I can't lie though this is a COMPLIMENT MAGNET!!

I love this fragrance. If you like masculine, vanilla, and amber fragrances this is for you. The longevity is good and the sillage aswell, its very mass appealing and you will most likely get complements with 3-5 sprays.