Zara Seoul 532-8 Sinsa Dong Gangnam-Gu

This is not Invictus.. not. It's quite unique, I think - & the longevity is not similar to a much fragrance, but this is good & the frag snobs should eat their words & get over them. The name how're is ridiculous. As somebody who works in both S Korea & Europe, & knows a little about Korean culture, (& Koreans,) the name is completely ridiculous, but nevermind - obviously the rest of the world is beginning to realise that everything Korean is becoming the next big thing - & so we hv these dodgy names, but S Korea is not just "the latest trend" & certainly not a flash in the pan - & anybody who underestimates the country & the ppl will be surprised (pleasantly I think.) This is youthful, with some freshness & has a lot to offer, (much like the origin of it's name,) & I bought this for my fiance because I think it's pretty good - but ofc, he has a huge collection bc we both love fragrance collecting - he wouldn't wear this if it wasn't extremely decent quality & scent - he likes this for lazy Sunday mornings or mid week lunches - he has a lot of niche but neither of us will overlook something good because its Zara or whatever, so it won't be wasted. Zara hv Jo Malone on board, & other good noses - these "special" collections seem to regularly hv a few great options, & I wait for the new collections to be announced; & I actually like this v much. (In comparison, Invictus is ok, but I wasn't fussed about it.) The only criticism is it's maybe a little bit linear; it's not the most complicated fragrance but that's part of it's charm - it's simple, but chic - & the price makes it a bargain. (The bottle could be more like the Zara/Jo Loves WLTD type bottles for a better aesthetic; the plainer the better - this looks like the usual style bottle, from before those Jo Loves collabs.) I will say though, on here, some ppl with v little understanding of fragrances & chemistry say "ohhhh it's so synthetic - whenever they review something "cheaper" than Creed or MFK - & they really embarrass themselves; yes Creed (espc,) & MFK do use, some natural essences - but the majority of most fragrances are synthetic "these days" - even those, however s ome synthetics smell "cheaper" than others, that's all. I could write a detailed explanation of why - but won't since those ppl who say such things are not paying me to do so (& let's face it, my hourly rate would be far too expensive for those jokers!)

I have to say, this cologne smells absolutely amazing. In terms of scent alone, it may be one of the best colognes I have ever owned. Unfortunately, it has one of the weakest performances of anything in my collection, projecting for about an hour (if that), then becoming an intimate scent for the next 4-5 before fading. If you enjoy a discrete cologne, say for an office, or the gym, etc., any summer Zara scent is an amazing choice. However, if you prefer something that's going to announce your presence, you need to overspray, and I truly mean OVER-SPRAY. This thing needs a solid 10+ when you're trying to project for more than an hour or two. To match the performance of your average Lattafa or JPG, you're looking at upwards of 20 sprays, and I hate to admit but I have worn more than that (I may have underestimated how much was left in the bottle). For the price though, this is pretty damn good. I got it and 2 other Zara fragrances in a bundle (50ml each) for about $40 CAD (or $30 USD), so in my books its a pretty good purchase. If you are looking for something better performances wise, either Invictus by Paco Rabanne (the original fragrance this one is based off) or Rasasi Hawas (Never tried it myself but is arguably one of the most highly rated dupes for Invictus and male colognes in general; with an affordable price tag at discounters) should be stellar options. Overall, if you want a cheap, intimate and wonderful smelling fragrance, or if you are just starting out a collection, you really can't go wrong with this one. Definitely give it a try if you can!

As some people have noted here, there's a strong similarity to Invictus. I wouldn't go so far as to call it a clone, however. The open isn't as cloyingly sweet as Invictus, and there's no florals or woods in the drydown. If you like Invictus, you might like this as it's similar. If you don't like Invictus (like me), you'll like this because it's not exactly the same. The open is a lovely mix of citrus and aquatics, with just a hint of lavender. I don't get much nutmeg, but that may just be me. This settles into a lovely warm amber accord that sustains into the drydown. Nothing that's going to knock your socks off, but a nice well-balanced fragrance that I feel is much superior to Invictus. Also, cheap as chips! I paid under USD 20 for a 100 ml bottle, at that price it's very good value. Performance is average, I get around 4 hours on my skin with moderate sillage.

It's my favourite fragrance from Zara, the tangerine and marine notes are the most noticeable, it's very fresh and has the right amount of sweetness. It's let down by pretty bad performance, I haven't been able to get more than 3 hours out of this and it doesn't take more than an hour to lose almost all it's projection. It's a real shame because otherwise it would be my favourite summer fragrance, it has a slightly classy but young charm to it that makes it very versatile, you could wear it to work or to a casual hang out with friends and it would work great. I see the similarities to Invictus, but it's far from a dupe, this one is much fresher and sweeter. Still, if we are talking about scent alone I prefer this one.

Most of Zara perfumes never lasts on me but this one is difference. If you are living in a hot weather area and want something that refreshes everyone around you without breaking your bank - this is the one. Here is my personal scores. Scent : 7.5 / 10 - Good but nothing unique or special Longevity : 8 / 10 - Can lasts for more than 8 hours on my skin Sillage : 7 / 10 - Excellent projection for the first hour, good projection for the next 3 hours before come to skin scent. Price : 10 / 10 - Worth more than itself price. Safe Blind Buy : 8 / 10 - You won't regret this even you may not like it much. Compliments : 9 / 10 - Most women I encountered do like this one.

A fragrance conoisseur I knew back in the day told me this was the best bang for your buck in Zara, and now I think he's probably right. This is nice, sweet, fruity and youthful, but any age can wear it. You can also rock this all year round in my opinion. Too boring to become a signature scent, but it is really nice nonetheless. The "friendly" fragrance. Smells like clean blankets. Haven't smelled Invictus, but now I want to. It's mostly a linear fruity fragrance, and longevity is surprisingly good (around 7 hours), with nice projection within the first hour and a half. Overspray for better results. 8.25/10.

I like this a lot, more than Invictus. Invictus is more sweet and doesn't have the same notes that stand out in this one. For starters you can clearly smell the nutmeg in the opening, it reminds me of the opening you get in REPLICA By the Fireplace. In the dry down you get the same kind of vibe as you do with invictus but it's different. Yes both smell like a woody marine but the amber in this clearly stands out and overall smells better than Invictus. Scent - Smells like Bounce Dryer Sheets 9/10 Projection - 5/10 For a freshy it's really good Longevity - 6/10(hours) Impressive

For some reason I absolutely love this!😍🥰 I bought this from my friend whose boyfriend didn't find any use for this. And don't get me wrong, I understand, this is definetly nothing groundbreaking! But for some reason this sticks out for me from the masses of men's cologne that share the typical citrussy and aquatic notes. This is sooo addicting to me, when I wear this I constantly sniff my wrists😅 I wear this on days when I am in more androgyneous clothing and I want to get shit done. I voted this to be more masculine leaning, but I can see this on all genders.

I bought Zara Seoul yesterday, It's really fantastic, marine, clean and affordable!! I think It's better than Invictus or legend spirit. both are also really amazing fragrance, Zara seoul has very similar vibe with legend spirit and Invictus(and aqua) but Zara Seoul is more affordable price, more better scent in my opinion It has more brightness and less bubble gum vibe, It's amazing, Go for it and you will no regret if you like invictus, legend spirit (I can't found any differences with Zara Blue spirit It's almost samething)

Another good find in Zara! Completely agree with the "citrusy Nautica Voyage" comment. spot-on.. a nice combination of citrus and aquatic notes. definitely a summer go to...Do wish it had Voyage's longevity. Only lasts about four hours on me, but, for the price, can't complain. a good value fragrance. Update: Wore this on a hot day in South Florida and it really came alive. Smells great and longevity was actually not bad! definitely longer than the aforementioned four hours. A winner for the summer.

Absolutely a very pleasant surprise! I purchased this with Zara's Lisboa, because worth it. But this Seoul fragrance is start to grown on me! Fantastic. I like more than Lisboa. I don't know invictus, so I have no idea about how good clone it is or not. But this Seoul fragrance become my No1 scent for spring and rainy summer days. For my nose it is too sweet for direct sunlight and very hot summer days. But for spring and rainy summer days it's PERFECT.

Excellent fragrance: fresh, aquatic, floral (lavender) and slightly fruity (citrusy). Natural. Original. Good quality. Very very good smelling. One of the best scents I own for hot weather. Perfect for Summer but so fresh and clean that you can actually wear it all over the year. Cons: moderate projection and moderate to weak longevity. Like all Zara fragrances, a real bargain. I love it. Highly recommended if you don't mind to re-apply.

Invictus clone. Top notes of invictus are totally there. Doesn't develop much but it stays on for 6 hours and projects decent 2. Not bad at all, veeeery close to invictus, almost identical, just this is a bit powdery. Anyone wanting to try invictus before buying, get this. A lot of girls went, mmmm with this one.

I really wish the longevity and sillage were better for this one as the scent itself is unique, unisex and all-in-all lovely. But it's gone from my skin in as little as 10 minutes after spraying it.

Since this perfume was discontinued, I just can't get along without it. This fragrance stuck in my heart. Can someone suggest an alternative to it (most similar)?

This works suprisingly well in fall weather. Was not a fan of it at first, but I have since warmed up to it, and it smells really nice for this time of the year.

On my skin this is very long lasting don't proyect to many is close to the skin but the longevity is relly good.

عطر منعش وجميل ورخيص احب استعمله في المنزل او للجيم ثباته جيد ما يقارب 3 ساعات والفوحان لا بأس به 8/10

The greatest cheap alternative to original Invictus, simply marvellous. 9/10

This one is fresh and citrusy. Leans into sweet side of mens fragrances.