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The Best Invictus Victory Clones & Alternatives

Start with Victorioso Nero for the original Invictus Victory connection, then compare Afnan 9PM, Lattafa Asad, and Club Black EDT for different sweet or spicy directions.

By Chaos Fragrances Independently ranked by the Chaos Fragrances editorial team

Published October 7, 2026 Prices checked October 7, 2026

#1 First clone-style sample Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero EDP $15.18

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The original vs. the alternatives Which bottle gets closest?

The reference

Rabanne Invictus Victory #1 First clone-style sample

Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero EDP

#2Afnan 9 Pm EDP

#3Lattafa Perfumes Asad

#4Mercedes-Benz Club Black EDT

01 / The shortlist

The quick picks

Start here if you already know what matters most to you.

Quick answer

#1 Victorioso Nero: The first clone-style sample for original Victory's warm amber and sweet vanilla-tonka direction. Eau de Parfum · Estimated 4–6 hours.

#2 Afnan 9PM: A broader sweet apple, cinnamon, and vanilla-tonka alternative with an Ultra Male connection. Original Eau de Parfum · Estimated 6–8 hours.

#3 Lattafa Asad: A broader peppery spice, resin, and vanilla direction with a Sauvage Elixir connection. Original Eau de Parfum · Estimated 5–8 hours.

#4 Club Black: A broader incense, benzoin, and vanilla alternative. Original Eau de Toilette · Estimated 6–8 hours.

Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero EDP fragrance bottle

First clone-style sample Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero EDP Eau de Parfum · Estimated 4–6 hours. Compare its sweet amber and aromatic balance with original Victory. $15.18 Shop now →

Best sweet fruit alternative Afnan 9 Pm EDP Original Eau de Parfum · Estimated 6–8 hours. Apple, cinnamon, and vanilla-tonka in a different direction. $23.95 Shop now →

Best peppery spice alternative Lattafa Perfumes Asad Original Eau de Parfum · Estimated 5–8 hours. Pepper, warm resins, and vanilla with a different balance. $19.99 Shop now →

The reference fragrance

Rabanne Invictus Victory

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Which Invictus Victory alternative should you sample first?

Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero Eau de Parfum is the first clone-style option to sample beside original Invictus Victory. Its warm, sweet amber character can approach Victory's vanilla-and-tonka appeal, with peppery and aromatic facets that may be more prominent. Compare the settled scent on skin before deciding how closely it matches.

The reference here is Rabanne Invictus Victory Eau de Parfum Extreme, the original Victory release. Lemon and incense give its sweet vanilla-and-tonka character contrast. Victory Elixir and Victory Absolu are separate fragrances, as are original Invictus EDT and Invictus Platinum. A shared trophy bottle or the word Victory does not make them interchangeable.

For Nero, plan around an estimated 4–6 hours of detectable skin wear, including the quiet finish. Its sweetness can read powdery or almost cocoa-like, while other wearings emphasize pepper and lavender with much less sweetness. Neither its name nor an older Victorioso Victory retailer URL guarantees an unchanged formula or identical performance to Rabanne.

Afnan original 9PM EDP is the broader option for sweeter fruit, cinnamon, and vanilla-tonka, with a stronger connection to the Ultra Male direction. Lattafa original Asad EDP emphasizes pepper, warm spice, resins, and vanilla, with a stronger connection to Sauvage Elixir. Mercedes-Benz Club Black EDT focuses on incense, benzoin, vanilla, and woods. These three offer different ways to enjoy sweet or spicy evening fragrances; their complete compositions differ from Victory.

02 / Compare

Compare the best options

A fast side-by-side look at similarity, performance, value and who each fragrance suits best.

Rank	Fragrance	Score	Similarity	Longevity	Best for	Best price
#1	Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero EDP	7.8/10	80%	4–6 hours	sampling the original Invictus Victory scent connection	$15.18 Shop now
#2	Afnan 9 Pm EDP	8.1/10	45%	6–8 hours	a different sweet apple, cinnamon, and vanilla-tonka evening fragrance	$23.95 Shop now
#3	Lattafa Perfumes Asad	7.8/10	40%	5–8 hours	a separate peppery, resinous fragrance with a vanilla finish	$19.99 Shop now
#4	Mercedes-Benz Club Black EDT	8.2/10	50%	6–8 hours	a broader vanilla, benzoin, and incense direction	$46.99 Shop now

03 / Reviews

The full ranking

Each pick includes the important differences, tradeoffs and our bottom-line verdict.

First clone-style sample Best for sampling the original Invictus Victory scent connection

Maison Alhambra

Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero EDP

Warm sweet amber with peppery and lavender-like aromatic facets. The settled sweetness can feel powdery or cocoa-like, but its balance varies with the wearing.

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Confirm Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero Eau de Parfum on the actual bottle or box. Some retailer URLs retain Victorioso Victory even when the displayed product is Nero; confirm what will ship. Original Victorioso and Victorioso Myth are different choices. The selected listing is a 100 ml boxed EDP. Check actual volume, condition, current stock, shipping, and the final checkout total.

Chaos score 7.8/10

Similarity 80%

Longevity 4–6 hours

Chaos verdict

The first sample to try for a clone-style connection to original Victory. Plan for four to six hours of detectable skin wear, including its close finish, with shorter and longer results possible. Compare the pepper, sweetness, and settled texture beside the original before buying a bottle.

How it differs from the original

Nero can approach Victory's sweet vanilla-tonka impression while feeling more powdery or more peppery and aromatic. Some wearings emphasize much less sweetness, and its overall finish may be quieter. Cocoa-like is a scent impression, not a claim about a cocoa ingredient. Current Nero packaging and an older Victorioso Victory URL do not establish an unchanged formula.

What works

The clearest original Victory connection in this shortlist
Sweet amber offers a useful warm evening direction
Aromatic spice gives the sweetness contrast

Tradeoffs

Pepper and lavender impressions can outweigh the sweetness
The settled scent can feel more powdery
Wear time and resemblance vary between individual experiences

Best sweet fruit alternative Best for a different sweet apple, cinnamon, and vanilla-tonka evening fragrance

Afnan

Afnan 9 Pm EDP

Apple, bergamot, lavandin, and cinnamon lead into a floral heart and a warm vanilla, tonka, amber, and patchouli base. The fruit can create a candy-like impression.

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Choose original Afnan 9PM Eau de Parfum, with 9PM on the bottle or box. 9PM Rebel, 9PM Elixir, 9PM Night Out, and 9PM Pour Femme are separate fragrances. The selected listing is a 100 ml EDP. Confirm full identity, actual volume, pictured packaging, condition, current stock, shipping, and checkout total.

Chaos score 8.1/10

Similarity 45%

Longevity 6–8 hours

Chaos verdict

Sample original 9PM when sweeter fruit and vanilla-tonka sound more appealing than matching Victory. Estimate six to eight hours of detectable skin wear, including the quiet finish. Some results are much shorter or longer. Check whether the opening's sweetness remains comfortable as it settles.

How it differs from the original

Original 9PM takes the guide toward sweet fruit and cinnamon, with a stronger scent connection to Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male. Its apple-led opening and candy-like sweetness change the balance from Victory's lemon-and-incense contrast. It belongs here as a broader vanilla-tonka alternative rather than a Victory clone.

What works

Apple and cinnamon provide a distinct fruity opening
Vanilla and tonka retain a useful sweet-fragrance connection
A practical option for exploring the Ultra Male direction

Tradeoffs

Candy-like sweetness can become cloying
The opening can feel sharp or overly loud
Its stronger Ultra Male connection limits the Victory resemblance

Best peppery spice alternative Best for a separate peppery, resinous fragrance with a vanilla finish

Lattafa Perfumes

Lattafa Perfumes Asad

Black pepper, pineapple, and tobacco move into coffee, iris, and patchouli, then amber, vanilla, dry woods, benzoin, and labdanum. Pepper and warm resins can dominate.

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Choose original Lattafa Asad Eau de Parfum, pictured in its black-and-gold bottle. Asad Bourbon, Asad Zanzibar, and Asad Elixir are separate fragrances. The selected listing is a 100 ml EDP. Confirm the complete name, actual concentration and volume, condition, current stock, shipping, and final checkout total.

Chaos score 7.8/10

Similarity 40%

Longevity 5–8 hours

Chaos verdict

The broader alternative to sample when pepper and warm spice matter most. Plan for five to eight hours of detectable skin wear, including the close drydown. Much shorter and longer results also occur. Assess the peppery opening and resinous finish before deciding whether it suits your taste.

How it differs from the original

Original Asad replaces Victory's brighter lemon-and-incense contrast with a more peppery, tobacco-tinged, resinous direction. Its scent connection is stronger to Dior Sauvage Elixir. The vanilla base supplies warmth, but it does not recreate Victory's complete vanilla-and-tonka balance.

What works

Pepper provides a distinct spicy direction
Amber and resins give the vanilla warmth
A useful route into the Sauvage Elixir scent family

Tradeoffs

Pepper and tobacco impressions can feel forceful
The resinous character can be heavy in warmth
It does not reproduce Victory's complete scent balance

Best incense and vanilla alternative Best for a broader vanilla, benzoin, and incense direction

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Club Black EDT

Bergamot introduces incense and jasmine over vanilla, benzoin, woods, and an ambery finish. Vanilla and resinous warmth become the central attraction.

Best tracked price $46.99

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Choose Mercedes-Benz Club Black Eau de Toilette, the original EDT version, with Eau de Toilette on the packaging. Club Black Eau de Parfum is a separate newer release. The selected listing is a 100 ml EDT bottle. Confirm the exact concentration, actual volume, condition, current stock, shipping, and final checkout total.

Chaos score 8.2/10

Similarity 50%

Longevity 6–8 hours

Chaos verdict

Choose Club Black EDT when incense, benzoin, and vanilla are the facets you want to emphasize. Estimate six to eight hours of detectable skin wear, including the close finish, with shorter and longer results possible. Compare on skin as well as a blotter because the smoky impression can change.

How it differs from the original

Original Club Black EDT shares an appealing incense-and-vanilla direction with Victory but gives it a different resinous and woody balance. Its vanilla focus can feel comparatively straightforward, and the incense may turn sharper on skin. It is a broader alternative with its own composition. The newer Club Black EDP is a separate version.

What works

Incense and vanilla retain a useful connection to Victory
Benzoin and woods offer a distinct warm finish
A focused option for people who favor vanilla and resins

Tradeoffs

Its vanilla emphasis can feel too straightforward
The smoky impression can turn sharp on skin
It does not recreate Victory's complete lemon-and-tonka balance

04 / Our process

How we chose these fragrances

This guide uses original Rabanne Invictus Victory Eau de Parfum Extreme as its reference. Victorioso Nero leads as the most relevant clone-style sample; the other selections are broader alternatives chosen for distinct sweet, spicy, or incense-and-vanilla directions. The ranking weighs relevance to that shopping decision and each fragrance's own character, informed by published descriptions and wearing accounts. Scores are subjective editorial judgments. Similarity percentages are rough assessments of perceived resemblance, not measurements, shared-ingredient percentages, or formula analysis. Numerical longevity windows are editorial planning estimates for detectable skin wear, including the close drydown. They are not measured averages or guarantees of continuous projection; individual results can be substantially shorter or longer. Clothing persistence is separate. Concentration labels and older product names alone do not establish performance or an unchanged formula. Compare current samples through their full development, then check the complete fragrance name, concentration, actual volume, pictured packaging, condition, stock, shipping, and final checkout total. An alternative is not automatically cheaper or better value than the original.

The final verdict

Sample Victorioso Nero EDP beside original Invictus Victory Eau de Parfum Extreme first. Decide whether its sweet amber and aromatic character give you the connection you want through the drydown. Choose original Afnan 9PM EDP for sweeter fruit and vanilla-tonka, original Lattafa Asad EDP for pepper and resinous spice, or Club Black EDT for an incense-and-vanilla focus. Keep Victory itself in contention when its particular lemon, incense, vanilla, and tonka balance is essential.

For those different fragrance directions, explore our Invictus Victory Elixir clone guide, Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male clone guide, and Dior Sauvage Elixir clone guide.

05 / Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the first Invictus Victory clone to sample?

Start with Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero Eau de Parfum beside original Rabanne Invictus Victory Eau de Parfum Extreme. It has the clearest clone-style connection in this shortlist, but its pepper, sweetness, powdery texture, and wear time can differ. Compare the complete drydown before buying.

Which Invictus Victory version does this guide cover?

The reference is original Invictus Victory Eau de Parfum Extreme. Victory Elixir and Victory Absolu are separate fragrances, as are original Invictus EDT and Invictus Platinum. Confirm the complete name and concentration rather than relying on the trophy-shaped bottle.

What does original Invictus Victory smell like?

Its central appeal combines lemon and incense with sweet vanilla and tonka. The contrast between brightness, woody incense, and warm sweetness is the reference for this guide. Sharing vanilla or spice alone does not recreate the full composition.

Are Victorioso Nero and Victorioso Victory definitely the same formula?

Do not infer that from an older retailer URL or a familiar name. Current Nero listings can retain Victorioso Victory in the URL, while the displayed bottle and title say Nero. Confirm what will ship and compare a current sample; naming alone does not prove an unchanged formula.

How long does Victorioso Nero last on skin?

Use four to six hours of detectable skin wear as an editorial planning estimate, including the quiet drydown. Individual results can be shorter or longer. That window does not promise continuous projection or stronger performance than original Victory.

Is Afnan 9PM an Invictus Victory clone?

Original 9PM has a stronger scent connection to Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male. It is included here as a broader sweet apple, cinnamon, vanilla, and tonka alternative. Plan for an estimated six to eight hours of detectable skin wear, with individual variation.

Is Lattafa Asad closer to Sauvage Elixir?

Original Asad's peppery, resinous direction has the stronger connection to Dior Sauvage Elixir. It is a broader alternative here for people who want warm spice and vanilla. Estimate five to eight hours of detectable skin wear, with shorter and longer results possible.

Should I choose Club Black EDT or EDP for this guide?

This selection is original Mercedes-Benz Club Black Eau de Toilette. The newer Eau de Parfum is a separate version and is not interchangeable with this recommendation. For the EDT, use an estimated six to eight hours of detectable skin wear, including the close finish.

Which alternative should I try for incense and vanilla?

Club Black EDT is the broader option for incense, benzoin, and vanilla. Its more focused vanilla-and-resin character changes the balance from Victory. Sample on skin to judge whether the smoky impression stays comfortable through the drydown.

Are these good choices for hot weather or the office?

Their sweet, spicy, or resinous character generally makes cooler conditions a useful starting point. Heat can make sweetness or spice feel heavier, and a close indoor setting can magnify it. Test a modest application and assess its projection in the setting where you intend to wear it.

Do the longevity ranges mean all-day projection?

No. The ranges describe estimated detectable skin wear, including a finish you may need to smell close to the application point. Projection can become quieter much earlier. Skin, application, weather, and your perception affect the result; clothing persistence is separate.

Should I blind buy a clone or keep original Victory?

Compare a current sample of Nero with original Victory first. Try the broader alternatives when their own scent directions appeal. Keep the original in contention when its exact balance matters, then compare the complete names, concentrations, actual volumes, condition, availability, shipping, and final checkout totals.

Disclosure: Chaos Fragrances may earn a commission when you click retailer links on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. Editorial rankings are independent of retailer commissions. Brand names belong to their respective owners. Resemblance is subjective, and none of these selections is an exact substitute.