Rabanne Invictus Paco
The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and marine. Sea notes and grapefruit at the top, bay leaf and jasmine in the middle and ambergris and guaiac wood at the base.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Invictus Paco notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Rabanne Invictus Paco
Rabanne is the house behind Invictus Paco.
Invictus Paco through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò. Base notes like ambergris and guaiac wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €92. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Rabanne Invictus Legend and Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Rabanne Invictus Legend and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea unisex spread further.
More from Rabanne
The house has 85 perfumes here, led by Fame, 1 Million Parfum Paco and Invictus Victory Elixir.
Who will like Invictus Paco
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by marine and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and marine smells and notes like bay leaf and ambergris. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 3.71 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2014 and 2024.
Invictus Paco dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Rabanne Invictus Legend (4 shared notes), Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea unisex (7 shared notes), Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea (7 shared notes) and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò starts from €55.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Invictus Paco?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Invictus Paco to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2013.