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nikktar – :
sea, lots of ambergris, violet leaf and woods; a bit of a bitter aquatic but very salty and oceanic; unisex
qqqqqqqqqqq8 – :
I smell fresh fish and thousands adidas deodorants, literally all of them are there. The fish scent doesn’t bother me but the rest is awful.
alik004 – :
I actually gotta say that this guy “Yish” is either a Mind-Reader or maybe we are like cousins or something?
Everything he just put out I gotta co-sign, this fragrance is really nice and i’ll just say read what he wrote.
It’s Summer in a Bottle (although spring could work too)
I’ve been layering this with Molecule 01 for the Fall and oh boy is this good together with M01! IA 2018 isn’t as good as 2016 everyone can agree but you slap Molecule01 on this and give it like an hour and i love wearing this! I know that no other guy is gonna smell like me and it’s super fresh and pleasant and still sexy and to me i think these 2 combined are just something special on my skin. It’s got that musky woody creamy note that M01 brings with the aquatic / ambroxan vibe that IA brings, to me this is amazing when that Molecule dries down.
p.s. I do go back and forth on this sometimes but then i take a break and 2 months go by and i smell it again and i’m like dang this is good. Reformulation on my skin doesn’t last as long, I get probably 4 hrs maybe 5 and it becomes a faint skin scent and barely noticeable
M-ZV-R – :
For most young or even middle aged guys this is a phenomenal warm weather frag. Shortly after purchasing this I found myself reaching for it more and more. (Became my out and about summer go too)
If you are mid 30’s or under you could easily pull this off in any warm weather casual party or even a casual date.
I know from hearing reviews that performance doesn’t compare to the OG version, I can’t really speak on that. I will say even the 2018 version I would get 5 really good hours with ease and then it would start to taper off. It remains a skin scent for a very long time.
If you are a casual fragrance fan looking for a good go to for summer and casual warm weather this is as good or better than anything else I have found and women love it.
I would honestly say it’s like a summer version of Eros.
Not in the sense that they smell similar, more so that they accomplish the same thing a loud bubbly, friendly, outgoing scent that will be noticed.
Scent – 9
Projection – 8
longevity – 8.5
Girls – 10 Had 0 negative responses and well above average compliments
Total 9/10
I’m sure this won’t blow any serious collector away but for the rest of us this will work very well.
koalza – :
I have very mixed feelings in this frag. Let me explain. I absolutely love the original invictus for an aquatic is a beast has amazing projection and last all day. Now they smell the original I found to be an amazing take on aquatics. It’s fresh , it’s sweet , it’s got that seanotes that make it a watery salty musky vibe everything I want in a marine aquatic. Overall an amazing frag. Now that being said they realeased incivtus aqua…. now imo the name is misleading. I already found the original to be an aquatic. And to my surprise I find that invictus aqua fits in with aquatics far less then the original. This fragrance does smell good… it actually smells a lot like the original but less marine less aquatic … and more floral. Invictus aqua smells so much like the original but they toned down all its aquatic and marine qualities and made it more floral. It could have been called invictus fleur or something. It’s also a lot lighter then the original and doesn’t project ike the original either. I was actually disappointed in this frag. Don’t get me wrong I do like it but both the original and intense version are better imo
skoroxod – :
This Scent is absolutely amazing.
The opening is very fresh I can really smell grapefruit, marine notes and ambergris (slaty)
It performs really good through the day. The scent is very linear, what you get at the beginning is what you get in the drydown
It could definitely be a blind buy
Longevity 4 hours
Silage Great
Projection 1.5 hours
Scent 10/10
wins555 – :
I was very disappointed with this scent. And let me say I am a Paco fan. However, this fragrance evokes a scent that is close to Bazooka bubble gum. The kind with a comic wrapper. And I smelled a slight fishiness. I just don’t find that appealing in the least. Also, my wife was turned off by it.
I can imagine that this may appeal to a less mature crowd so I’ll give some credit to the accolades I’ve read. There are so many better aqua frags out there. This just doesn’t work for me.
For the record I do like regular Invictus.
VESOVOY – :
Like some reviewers said this is ‘Summer in a bottle’!
I used this in the heat of European summer this year. It is so refreshing and fresh not many fragrances can match it in that respect.
Very pleasant, inoffensive uplifting fragrance that is totally bottle-worthy!
I’v never tried previous vintage bottles but the current one is as good as it gets and can stand on its own no problem.
Scent: 8.5
Sillage: 8.5
Longevity 7/10
Vitaalkaa – :
I love this scent. It opens really nicely with the grapefruit and hints of violet, before settling down into a nice, salty seaside smell. My only complaint is the longevity; it projects for probably half an hour max, and after 3-4 hours I can barely even smell it on my skin anymore. Overall though it’s a very solid summer fragrance, but if you’re out all day I’d recommend carrying an atomizer to top yourself up every 4 hours or so.
until – :
I love Invictus Aqua 2018. It smells wonderful. But…the performance isn’t so good. I spray 4 times and in about 45 min. it’s gone. The projection is even shorter than that. Out of curiosity I’d live to sample the previous version of Invictus Aqua.
I have a suspicion this is one of those cases where they tried to fix something that wasn’t broken. But I have to get ahold of the previous version first.
marina98 – :
This fragrance is not worth your money. Do not purchase this fragrance. It is very weak. It smells fine but why buy this when you can buy MontBlanc Legend Spirit which is 95% the same and smells stronger than this. Legend Spirit is also much cheaper.
Isa – :
This one was a blind purchase. I have never tested first Invictus aqua release. Based on reviewers’ opinion on Youtube, I expected something stronger. I have found it kind of weak. BUT, despite of that, it is a very nice fragrance on its own terms. It performs good, but in low profile mode. In the opening I get a soft marine vibe, hints of some citrus, and violet leaf, which for instances reminds me of L’homme Libre by YSL, (which is not bad). The dry down is rather pleasant, tinged with very subtle sweet / greenish notes. It gives me a barbershop feeling too. Definitely I’ll wear it more, hoping it grows on me.
serega123_123 – :
It seems okay…nothing special.
This DNA is copied and is everywhere nowadays.
I have the Invictus Aqua 2016.
And it’s better IMHO to me.
The 2016 bottle is thicker: woodier, stronger sea notes & sweeter. Last longer & projects much better.
Now the 2018 bottle is much lighter when it comes to the sweetness, longevity & projection.
But on a hot summer day, this will be enough. After an hour it sits close to the skin.
But if you’re sweating and outdoors, it will be mixing with your body chemistry. Any movement will make it seem that it’s still blasting out…But its only in your personal space aka scent bubble.
So you can wear this anywhere and people won’t be offended by the scent or its projection/sillage.
Grapefruit & violet notes are really great.
I used six sprays…both wrist, back & front of my neck, chest, and front of my shirt.
Will I buy this again? No.
What’s the strength of this? EDT.
Does this fragrance enter BEAST MODE, good, just okay or weak sauce at best? Just okay.
Can you use it as a unisex scent? Yes.
Am I willing to trade this fragrance? Yes.
Should You Skip It, Sample It First or Blind Buy It? You can skip it.
Is it the old, new formulation? New(2018 version).
What’s its availability; in production, limited edition or discontinued? In production.
SKU Number: 3349668563234 (Tester)
Batch Number: 73271 (Production Date: 11/23/2017)
Age: 21+
From: Hookup
Size: 100ML
Scent: 5/5 (Nice).
Value: 5/5 ($20.00).
Sillage: 5/5 (Five feet).
Longevity: 3/5 (Six hours max).
Creativity: 5/5 (Sweet, a bit soapy & woody).
Projection: 3/5 (90 minutes).
Versatility: 3.25/5 (Spring/Summer time only & anywhere that doesn’t involve a suit).
Compliments: 5/5 (Nice).
Until next time, I’ll catch you on the flipside.
mihyil – :
Really awesome. Refreshing and totally love the salty sea note in this. Mood lifter. Summer in a bottle ! 🙂 One of my biggest favourites.
Attella – :
On it’s own merits, without comparing it to it’s predecessor. It is quite a modern aquatic. I like it.
8.9/10
deniskin78 – :
Newly-crowned king of compliment receivers in my collection. Anyone complaining about projection or longevity couldn’t be more wrong. 2 sprays to the wrists and one on the chest and someone said “who the fuck smells so good” as I walked up 3 hours later. Outside. Got another compliment inside from someone else.
This is a bit synthetic but let’s not pretend it doesn’t smell fantastic. I can’t compare it to the 2016 version as I never tried it, but if it was stronger than this, I’m not sure I would have liked it. Sometimes colognes can be TOO strong.
This is fresh and very much an aquatic as the name implies. Definitely a summertime scent. Not too sure how this would work in the colder months but you can be sure I’ll give it a try because it smells that fucking good.
This has a youthful vibe to it while avoiding that candy-ish, “bubblegum” accord that’s so prevalent in many scents these days.
I will keep this in my regular rotation, at least until it starts snowing. Then back to JV and D&G The One.
9/10
DWECTUSTYWHES – :
For those who complain about longevity, I sprayed it on a paper strip a week ago and it’s still smelling divine.
I don’t know the 2016 version, because years ago I didn’t like Invictus, so I never tried the flankers before smelling Aqua 2018.
Aqua 2018 is gorgeous.
It’s unisex, sweet and salty sea water. Sillage is moderate, longevity is good.
I’m so in love that I also blind bought Invictus Intense, I hope I’ll like it.
UPDATE: better performances than the Intense version, go figure…
alerty77 – :
I wasn’t sure at first but this frag really developed as time went on. Far from a linear smell it kept its freshness and was still noticeable after 7 hours with the Ambroxan once the citrus had worn off. It’s a bit too expensive though not sure I’d buy it just yet
tyz – :
This smells sweet of the top with a slight touch of citrus which I doubt the average user is going to notice. This sweetness is then subdued and then it draws closer to the skin which is the remainder of this scent. I do not get an aquatic vibe with this scent which means the name is a misnomer. Projection 6/10
Longevity 4/10
sillage 6/10
This one is an average scent to my nose. The notes are just muddled up together covered up by sweetness from a very scentitic note.
zhukovalidiya – :
I’m not a fan of this one (or the whole Invictus line) due to the super strong woody notes (call me weird but I somehow thought that I sniffed something similar to gasoline from this Invictus). I was hoping it would be light, fresh and aquatic as the notes said, but it was not. I cannot think of it as a suitable men’s fragrance for hot weather.
Everybody reacts differently when it comes to scents. I have to be honest with what I smelled from it, even if I’m the first woman to admit that I do not like it at all. So be it. It gave me a headache and I don’t think of it as a sophisticated fragrance or unique one for men.
Invictus Aqua actually reminds me of Carolina Herrera “Good Girl” EDP for women, as they are both so strong in woodsy/spicy scents.
ingetrien – :
not bad. It’s a less sweet version of the classic invictus and a bit more acidulous and citrusy. Great for the summer, but if you have classic invictus, keep your money. however, I like 7/10 excellent performance.
SedOrdido – :
Ok, this one doesn’t smell like 2016 edition, fine with me. But it smells good, fresh, smooth, aquatic and long lasting. Well blended, not as synthetic as 2016 quite strong at first spray but it settles down to a lighter version of original Invictus.I think a better title of this fragrance would be Invictus eau legere. Great for this summer, worth the 70 euro for 150 ml paid.
Kornographya – :
Invictus Aqua (2018) by Paco Rabanne is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men. The aroma is refreshing, dewy and dizzy..I don’t like it!! This smells distinctly different to the original 2016 edition. Performance has been completely neutered as a result. Going with Acqua di Gio Absolu instead.
Marek – :
Anyone who tells you the 2016 is better is not telling you the truth. They are just slightly different. You could like either. I have both and almost all girls around me love the 2018 version better. It is true the the 2016 version is a little louder but that gets really annoying especially in summer. They fixed that in the 2018 which I think has the ultimate amount of longevity and projection. Remember: as a guy you do not necessarily smell the same thing a girl smells and you probably do not get the sane vibe she gets. This is why I always test colognes by asking a wide variety of female colleagues. I tried both and asked about 14 ladies, only 2 liked the 2016 better. Most said the differences are negligible and the majority preferred the subtle vibe from the 2018.
Mitya33 – :
Almost completely unisex. Maybe ever so slightly masculine leaning. Quality of ingredients is much improved over the last one in my opinion, but performance has been completely neutered as a result. Going with Acqua di Gio Absolu instead.
veremhuk – :
This smells amazing, simple as that. Don’t listen to the guys on here that trash any mass appealing fragrance like this that will get you compliments. I can only assume it’s because they’re all dorks that wouldn’t even know what to do with a compliment anyways so they say things like, generic, boring, cheap, you know the usual things that guys like that say about these fragrances that smell amazing, they’re afraid of smelling good obviously and probably equally as scared of the girls that love the way fragrances like this smell.
КОСТЯН85 – :
This is really quite fantastic as far as marine/oceanic fragrances go and reminds me both of Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme and Nautica Voyage. I can’t really detect individual notes but I do get a very watery violet and violet leaf with a hint of ambergris, and a very dominant marine note that is similar to the one in Nautica Voyage (doesn’t smell like saltwater but more like freshwater). Sillage is moderate leaning strong while longevity is strong. I haven’t tried the 2016 Invictus Aqua, but even this is pretty fantastic. I’ve tried a lot of aquatic fragrances (one of my favourite genres) and this is one of the best I’ve tried. You have to get your nose on this.
4.5/5
cheburatorvitya – :
My sample from Sephora performs better than my bottle of 2016 Aqua. Smells fine but I (and others around me) prefer Hawas.
svist1981 – :
This is a very well done fragrance IMO…the original Invictus is very sharp and synthetic, nice scent, but gives me a headache after awhile. The aqua is less sharp and more rounded. All these people that say “nothing special, just another generic fragrance..meh…blah” have too many fragrances..every fragrance can’t be ground breaking?? Designer frags are made to be mass appealing…not polorizing. After all they in it to make money. That’s why when one fragrance sells alot, the rest just copy with little tweaks here and there. Invictus Aqua is a good summer scent for all occasions.
64evgen64 – :
Some people just want to hate a fragrance just because other people hate it.
F*ck 2016 version. Maybe it’s better but it is already discontinued and it is NOT AVAIBLE anymore. So Get over it.
This 2018 has amazing performance and it’s much more smoother than invictus Aqua (2016)
2016 lasts longer but this one is also lasts 8 hours which is good.
emelanenko – :
Just purchased this today.
I’ve always been a fan of the Invictus DNA. The original was given to me as a gift, but I had my dislikes for the fragrance. I feel like it never worked on me. Whenever someone else used to wear it, the sillage they left was magical. However, the times that I wore it, I ended up getting migraines from the harsh cloyingness (if that’s even a word)
Invictus Aqua on the other hand, is different. When you take away the harsh and intense nature from the original, you’re left with a very pleasant, fruity scent. In the opening I detect a strong melon note, which I’m a big fan of. So overall I think this one would be a decent purchase if you’re a fan of fresh, fruity, citrusy fragrances.
The only struggle I’ll have is deciding whether to take this or JPG Le Male Eau Fraiche with me on holiday.
fial16 – :
I perfectly agree with Raysmooth. I bought mine yesterday and applied two sprays and i was very impressed with its performance and beauty. Ignore the negative vibe and go AHEAD with your purchase. You will NVER REGRET IT, trust me
effonudderbug – :
I wore this to work one day with the 2016 on the left 2018 on the right and I asked 10 sexi women which one they think is better 6 of them said 2018 smelled better cause it was cleaner,so I waited to see if the 2016 lasted way longer than the 2018 and I’m sorry but people have clearly lied when they say it doesn’t last as long,2016 lasted only a hour longer and projected maybe 30 to 45 minutes longer than 2018,2018 lasted 9 plus hours and how can a fresh scent that last that long be weak?clearly it’s just people who hate just to hate cause they life revolves around speaking negative,to me and to women the 2018 is better and I don’t care if u hate cause plenty people hate the truth…….peace
OnendraxexMix – :
This one quickly becomes one of my favorites… A beautiful aquatic freshie it is!
UPDT:
Don’t be deceived by some people on here, it is an excellent performer, especially for the freshie. I would even say that you actually have to be careful on the trigger, as this thing packs a punch like pretty much everything from Paco Rabanne’s house. This is what the original Invictus had to be in the first place in my opinion.
groza.8585 – :
As someone despising Sauvage, I am glad that I can smell like the sea and summer. If you go 4 sprays on one spot it projects about one meter for about 5 to 6 hours easily, at least on my skin.
djon7601 – :
Honestly not sure why all the reviewers out there say this doesn’t last as long. It lasts just the same amount as the old one. Smells even more polished if that makes any sense so this one is MY CHOICE.
I have 3 of the vintage bottles. I’ll just sell them locally and make some money lol
I get 90 mins of strong projection then another hour of moderate so you have a nice scent bubble around you for a few hours. Longevity is at least 8 hours on me.
Arion – :
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Smooth, Generic, Forgettable
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Smell better than 2016 INVICTUS AQUA, more natural with less synthetic bubble gum. However, I will admit it smells rather generic and sadly Forgettable.
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2018 Smell like an INVICTUS CLONE
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COACH FOR MEN + JIMMY CHOO MAN. Both are less sweet version of the original Invictus with an aquatic vibe. Ironically, PB has just made a Clone of a Clone.
lew – :
Very, very generic sort of fragrance, it’s nice but there’s no real pop. Opening is mainly GRAPEFRUIT but dies down to smell of the OCEAN, but honestly there are better options out there. For the ocean go Prada Carbon or Sauvage and for the very best fruit go Armaf Club De Nuit.
I would wear this to the gym, pub and BBQ, not shopping or tennis where one would have to be very close for anyone to smell it.
wesdog – :
Most of these people’s reviews I ignore cause they sound crazy,how could this scent be worse than the 2016 version if it smells less synthetic and last just as long and smells almost the same?first they say a fragrance is bad cause of synthetic but in this case it’s not better when it’s less synthetic smdh,all fragrances have synthetic smells so stop the bs if u don’t have the 2016 version get this and stop worshipping a fragrance that isnt made anymore,this frag is 9 out of 10 and women love it stop hating on invictus…….peace
LioKang – :
Overall a solid release. To my nose this is more of an “aquatic” version of the Invictus DNA when compared to the 2016 version. In the opening you get the grapefruit and violet with hints of aquatic notes , anchored down by the ambroxan and amberwood.
In my opinion it is more smoother and pleasant than the 2016 version. This is just as good for compliments from the ladies.
The 2016 does beat this version in performance, however this is no slouch. While the 2016 version projected more and lasted for 10+hrs , this gives you 7+ hrs, even longer on fabric ,with solid projection. It is still above average in performance ,especially when considering it is a “fresh” fragrance. I sprayed this 2x on a shirt then washed it and was still able to pick up the scent. In my opinion if you missed out on the 2016 release this is a solid substitute. If you own the 2016 but dont want to use it all up, this can take its place just fine. There’s no need to over pay for the 2016 version in my opinion. I think Paco Rabanne refined the smell by using smoother chemicals that last a little less , but giving it an overall smother smell.
dubina23 – :
I don’t know why all the fuss about this fragrance and all its flankers! The opening is very cheap, The dry-down is a bit ocean-like but very obscure. To me it just smells like a cheap Nivea deodorant.
BLOPIK – :
Never smelled 16 aqua but just received 18 edition salty sweet sea breeze definitely like being near the ocean we’ll worth it. This smells nothing I mean 0% like Mont Blanc legend spirit so you could definitely own both
игры – :
A lot of times, people that “resell” manipulate with bad or overly good reviews just to resell their bottles at amped up prices.
And that is a true fact on Fragrantica and Youtube, a lot of people do “resell” on discontinued or older batch fragrances.
hitmanmc – :
There are so many fake rates on this website, go test yourself. Beautiful scent.
Sluplebypeddy – :
The perfumers should be given an award for how well this does with heat. I get ghost whiffs & crave its clean, ozonic, aquatic, sweet smooth deliciousness even when im not wearing it. Just like some of my “high end” bottles.
hns433speagoessenda – :
After all the noise created around this perfume I was just about to blind buy it. Likely for me, I tested it first…
seregabob – :
As a niche head, I have to say, I hate the original and love this one. The synthetics overload in the original is gone and replaced with seemingly more natural ingredients. I never expected to love this, but i really do!
serggey69 – :
weak skin scent- bummer
generic levitra – :
I never smelled the 2016 version, but 2018 is an amazing summer fragrance. This is f… fabulous, sorry TF
ObselePesia21 – :
I have sprayed this on my right hand and on my left tdh the fresh version and this was like at 1 PM.I took a shower after work and all night i could smell something good but didn’t give it much notice.The next morning i realised it was invicus aqua i was smelling so you may hate this but you ca’t say it doesn’t perform.
Glifetagnetle – :
I own both Aqua ’16 and ’18 and prefer the prominent aquatic/marine, and sharp citrus characteristics of the re-release which make Aqua ’18 ideal for hot and humid weather; and truly worthy of having the “Aqua” designation.
Whereas, Aqua ’16 isn’t a true aquatic/marine flanker, and would’ve been best characterized as an “Eau Fraiche”. Which consquently made it a somewhat boring flanker, albeit — not a bad flanker—just boring in many senses. I personally don’t get all the hype that Aqua ’16 has gotten, and conclude that it’s a farce. Nonetheless, to each its own. 🙂
Lastly, I believe Paco Rabanne realizes the mistake of Aqua ’16 as well, hence the changes that were made in the re-release.
ipod video converter – :
That saltiness tho.
Almost blind bought this due to the hype
Lucky i Got 2 samples to try only to find I don’t like it. Not to knock anyone’s tastes but def try before you buy. Smelt like the synthetic mess that is Invictus with an Atlantique salt/aquatic/marine drydown. Would be cheaper to buy Atlantique.
If you like the aquatic salt vibe check it out.
But this is not for me.
ice261 – :
Tried today. I own 2016 version and love it. This is a bit lighter and fresher. But weak and not near as good. I am disappointed but at least I don’t have to buy another bottle. If you consider this – don’t buy until you find and try the 2016 version
sega1204 – :
I like it, but i think the 2016’s version is way better.
mimi – :
Smells like Zara Seoul, for the price difference. I would rather just buy zara which has same typical smell.
sagsalasp – :
Haven’t tried the 2016 version, but this one smells wonderful to me. It’s hard to believe that 2016 aqua was THAT much better than this. So far I’ve figured that it was only more louder and harsher. I think this 2018 one gets a lot of undeserved hate here and some “adults” act just like children and being drama queens. Like that grown as$ man with a beard whose nose is bleeeeeding, come on man, seriously ?
Katherine_fromAD – :
Ignore the trolls knocking this and whining about 2016 release being discontinued. This is better than the 2016 in my opinion. Smoother, less synthetic, fresher and more natural smelling. Sure, the 2016 has killer performance, but that’s because it’s loaded with Ambroxan which is the reason for its super synthetic composition. Don’t get me wrong, the 2016 is very nice with its ocean summer breeze vibe. But once it got discontinued the hype started in droves. Even if the 2016 was still available, I slightly prefer the 2018. It just smells better to me and more mature, albeit little more common, kinds reminds me of Dylan Blue with original Invictus DNA.
The performance of 2018 is still above average at 7+ hours (all day on clothing). The 2016 fills a room with just 2 sprays. The 2018 is more tamed, but it too can be a beast at 4-6 sprays… trust me I experienced it myself. It can be very cloying if over sprayed.
Anybody paying the high prices of $200 plus for a 2016 is out of their mind. Well, it’s their money so have at it. The sellers on ebay must be looking for a sucker to pay their mortgage because prices are really getting crazy. Don’t fall for the hype. Get the 2018 at 25% the cost and smell more natural and you won’t choke out everyone in a room. But if you insist on uber-projection unapologetic beast mode, then yeah, the 2016 will do it for yah.
pikhta – :
Fragrance -Invictus Aqua (2018) Paco Rabanne
Bottle from – 2018
Invictus Aqua(2018) is very similar to Invictus Aqua(2016) and yes,Invictus Aqua (2018) is a bit softer,more tamed, less intense,less synthetic,fresher,cleaner,less sweet and tend to fade faster than the original.
But, If you want to give a chance to this scent,you have to analyze it independently of any other fragrance.Be that as it may,this is a nice,safe,light and pleasant scent and reminds me of walking on the beach.
Longevity – 7/10(7+ hours)
Silage/Projection – 6/10(soft to moderate projection and silage for the first 1-2 hours)
Weather -Best in spring and summer
Age – 18+
Compliments – 8/10
Scent – 7,5/10
Main notes according to me – amberwood,sea notes,violet, grapefruit,ambroxan.
The drydown is nice and I get some -woodiness,amberwood and ambroxan.
Emotions -walking on the beach,vacation,relax,fresh.
Occasion -for more or less any ocasion,perfect for hot summer days,beach,casual activities,office and spring and summer dates.
Could be a signature scent.
patsyfist – :
Unfortunately not even that close to Invictus aqua 2016
proxomitron – :
I tried it at Macy’s and got nothing from this, no scent..MEH.
peku – :
This has a sharp violet leaf note at the top that reminds me of Hei by Alfred Sung. I can’t get past it. Instantly triggers my gag reflex and I’m not sure why. Hard pass for me.
getmenime – :
A strong like for me. The 2016 version had a strong, piercing opening that I hated. This one calms it down a bit. And, at least on my skin, doesn’t sacrifice the performance. Went through a whole day of work without a problem. Overall I personally prefer this over the 2016 Invictus Aqua. Try before you buy, though!
Maxutia – :
I don’t know what it is in this formulation but I get a serious medicine vibe. Not a fan of this. #2016formultionisking
andrey_maksimov – :
Nothing new or groundbreaking, synthetic mess, in à BaD way.ooooooh Man my nose IS bleeding….
mufasa – :
@Nemanja781
The 2016 version is stronger and lasts longer. 2018 version smells great, but its performance is disappointing when you compare it to the 2016 release. If you haven’t had the privilege of smelling 2016 Aqua, you might really like the 2018 release.
scorpion21 – :
Honestly in my humble experience I have great, awesome feelings about the invictus aqua, that’s why I catch some reviews as a point in my purchases because some people can have bad experiences, I understand, but I have heard many of them say: the longevity sucks, no projection, and go for.
For me on my skin
Longevity: 9 hours
Projection: 1.5 hours
Sillage: 1.5 hours
Versatile: any season I am wearing in the strong winter in NYC.
After it does not become a skin scent but it transforms in a bubble aura, why I’m telling it because after 1.5 hours later I could not smell it anymore, some moments I did, but here is the trick: everytime when someone was going through around me, they could smell it easily at point that two guys stopped me at aisle store and asked: excuse! What perfume are you wearing? Because this smell is so damn good.
That being sad, I don’t need to say, that this fragance is a beast because it is.
Monster of compliments
moumatveu – :
So comparing the original Invictus Aqua to this 2018 variant,
what’s your opinion guys ? Can anyone tell me which one is stronger ? Thanks! Anyway i’ve tested it live and it smells
really great but i dont think it lasts long
wxt338Bessinepome – :
I’m not going to leave a long drawn out review; it’s not exactly like the 2016 release, the smell is really nice for the first hour and then bam it’s gone! Returned it for Montblanc spirit.
Bluenrynelo – :
A mess. PR ruined my surprise I prepared for my BF, buying this clone – a bullshit watered down with an ADIDAS smell and20 minutes longevity. I thought it is the same as the frosted bottle my BF used to love but I went horibly wrong…
Shame on this brand for this faint fragrance that has NOTHNG in common with the original discontinued Invictus Aqua. Don t let you be tricked! This is NOT Invictus Aqua.
mister66 – :
I absolutely love this cologne! I sprayed some on my husband while we were at the mall and fell in love immediately! I smelled the other ones by Paco Rabanne but I didn’t like them as well as this one. I could smell it on him the rest of the evening and I couldn’t stop hugging him because he smelled so nice and sexy! I am definitely going to buy this very soon! 🙂
fulik – :
Well, he were go, another great perfume destroyed completely. This 2018 edition doesen’t remind on 2016 Aqua edition, not to mention original Invictus which is still unbeatable. So, now you have to dig somewhere to find 2016 version which is fantastic, and good luck. I shifted to Hugo Boss Unlimited which is very pleasant after first half an hour, just need more sp