What Is Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero a Dupe Of?

Maison Alhambra Victorioso Nero is a clone of Rabanne Invictus Victory Eau de Parfum. Lemon and pink pepper, aromatic lavender, incense and a sweet vanilla-tonka base make this the warmer, sweeter side of the Invictus family.

We rate the similarity at 86%. That's our scent comparison with the original Invictus Victory. Victory Elixir and Victory Absolu are separate fragrances, so keep the edition in mind when you're shopping or choosing a sample.

How the notes line up

Victorioso Nero lists lemon and pink pepper at the top, lavender and olibanum in the heart, and vanilla, tonka bean and amber in the base. Olibanum is another name for frankincense. Our Invictus Victory profile contains the same seven notes, which makes the connection easy to follow in the comparison above.

There's a clear contrast within that list: citrus and pepper on one side, sweet vanilla and tonka on the other. Lavender adds an aromatic touch, and the incense gives the middle something more resinous to work with. That's the combination we'd focus on, rather than treating Nero as another version of the fresh, aquatic original Invictus.

What we'd pay attention to on skin

We'd compare how strongly the pepper comes through against the sweetness. A different balance there can make a fragrance feel sharper or softer, even when the notes match. Then check the incense and vanilla together once the opening settles: do you get the balance of warmth and sweetness you enjoy in Victory?

Give both a little time before deciding. A quick spray can tell you whether you like the opening, but the vanilla, tonka and amber are a big part of why you'd be looking at this pair in the first place.

Nero and regular Victorioso are different

Check the Victorioso Nero product page and the Invictus Victory product page for the exact bottles and retailer availability. Our Invictus Victory clones guide covers more options. If you meant regular Victorioso, our Victorioso Dupe Of guide covers its comparison with the original Invictus EDT.