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Which Rabanne
Invictus
lasts longest?

Eight trophy bottles, with very different scent profiles. Compare the original marine woods, Aqua’s freshness, Platinum’s aromatic mint, Parfum’s black soap, and the warmer Elixir and Victory editions alongside the hours and presence we get from each.

By Chaos Fragrances Updated

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The longevity ranking

The hours, compared.

ON SKIN
  1. Victory ElixirLONGEST LASTING12+ hours
  2. ElixirJOINT #210–12 hours
  3. Victory AbsoluJOINT #210–12 hours
  4. AquaJOINT #49–10 hours
  5. Victory EDP ExtrêmeJOINT #49–10 hours
  6. Parfum8–9 hours
  7. EDT7–8 hours
  8. Platinum6–7 hours

Editorial wear estimates. Brighter segments show ranges; → means 12 hours or more.

The quick answer

Invictus Victory Elixir lasts the longest on our skin, at 12+ hours. The gold-bottle Elixir and Victory Absolu share second place at 10–12, followed by Aqua and Victory EDP Extrême at 9–10, Parfum at 8–9, EDT at 7–8 and Platinum at 6–7. Both Elixirs have strong sillage. Platinum has light projection; Parfum has light sillage.

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Longest lastingVictory Elixir

12+ hours, with moderate projection and strong sillage.

Marine freshnessAqua

9–10 hours, with moderate projection and moderate sillage.

A lighter scent trailParfum

8–9 hours, with moderate projection and light sillage.

Three different measures

Lasting longer isn’t the whole story.

Longevity
How long you can still detect the scent.
Projection
How far the scent radiates around you.
Sillage
The scent trail you leave as you move.

Bars use the same scale for every bottle. Projection and trail are qualitative ratings from light to heavy; they don’t describe hours at full strength.

EDT vs Aqua vs Platinum vs Parfum vs Elixir vs Victory EDP Extrême vs Victory Elixir vs Victory Absolu

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Compare the performance. Explore the notes. Choose the scent you want to live with.

01 / Eau de Toilette

#7 for longevity
Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette Eau de Toilette bottle

Invictus Eau de Toilette

Grapefruit & marine notes · Bay leaf & jasmine · Ambergris & woods

The original citrus and marine woods.

The original Invictus pairs grapefruit and marine freshness with bay leaf, jasmine and warm woods. We get 7–8 hours with moderate projection and moderate sillage. Start here for the familiar fresh, sweet woody character, then compare Aqua if a saltier marine direction appeals.

Choose it for The original fresh woody signature with moderate presence over 7–8 hours.

Consider: It lasts less time than Aqua in our ratings, while both have moderate projection and sillage. Choose between their scent profiles as well as the hours.

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The performance

Longevity
7–8 hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Moderate

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Grapefruit Mandarin Orange Sea Notes
Middle
Bay Leaf Jasmine
Base
Ambergris Guaiac Wood Oakmoss Patchouli

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02 / Eau de Toilette

Joint #4 for longevity
Rabanne Invictus Aqua Eau de Toilette bottle

Invictus Aqua

Grapefruit · Marine accord · Amberwood

A marine direction. Nine to ten hours.

The current Aqua reissue brings grapefruit, a salty marine accord and amberwood into focus. It lasts 9–10 hours on our skin, with moderate projection and moderate sillage. Choose it when you want a fresher marine profile with longer wear than the original EDT in this comparison.

Choose it for A fresh marine scent at 9–10 hours with moderate projection and trail.

Consider: Aqua ties Victory EDP Extrême for longevity, but they smell very different. This card covers the current reissue, rather than the separate 2018 formulation.

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The performance

Longevity
9–10 hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Moderate

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Grapefruit
Middle
Sea Notes
Base
Amberwood

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03 / Eau de Parfum

#8 for longevity
Rabanne Invictus Platinum Eau de Parfum bottle

Invictus Platinum

Grapefruit & absinthe · Mint & lavender · Cypress & patchouli

Aromatic mint. Lighter projection.

Platinum takes Invictus in an aromatic direction with grapefruit, absinthe, mint, lavender and cypress. We get 6–7 hours, light projection and moderate sillage. Sample it for the greener, minty character when you prefer less projection around you.

Choose it for An aromatic mint and woods profile with light projection.

Consider: Its 6–7 hours is the shortest wear estimate here. Light projection still comes with moderate sillage: the trail as you move is a separate measure.

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The performance

Longevity
6–7 hours
Projection
Light
Sillage / scent trail
Moderate

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Absinthe Grapefruit
Middle
Mint Lavender
Base
Cypress Patchouli

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04 / Parfum

#6 for longevity
Rabanne Invictus Parfum Parfum bottle

Invictus Parfum

Lavender · Black soap accord · Sandalwood

Lavender and black soap. A lighter trail.

Parfum combines fresh lavender with a black soap accord and sandalwood. It lasts 8–9 hours on our skin, with moderate projection and light sillage. Start here if that clean aromatic and woody character appeals and you prefer a lighter scent trail.

Choose it for The lightest sillage rating here, with 8–9 hours of wear.

Consider: The Parfum label does not mean stronger projection or sillage. Aqua lasts 9–10 hours in our ratings and leaves a more noticeable trail.

The performance

Longevity
8–9 hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Light

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Lavender
Middle
B Black Soap
Base
Sandalwood

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05 / Elixir

Joint #2 for longevity
Rabanne Invictus Elixir Elixir bottle

Invictus Elixir

Salted mineral accord · Cypress · Vanilla

Salted mineral and vanilla. A strong trail.

The new gold-bottle Invictus Elixir combines a salted mineral accord, aromatic cypress and vanilla. We get 10–12 hours with moderate projection and strong sillage. Choose it when that salty aromatic vanilla direction appeals and the trail you leave matters as much as wear time.

Choose it for The gold-bottle Elixir’s aromatic vanilla character and strong sillage at 10–12 hours.

Consider: This is different from Victory Elixir. Both have strong sillage, but Victory Elixir has the longer 12+ hour estimate; Elixir shares second place with Victory Absolu.

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The performance

Longevity
10–12 hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Strong

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Mineral notes
Middle
Cypress
Base
Vanilla

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06 / Eau de Parfum

Joint #4 for longevity
Rabanne Invictus Victory EDP Extrême Eau de Parfum bottle

Invictus Victory EDP Extrême

Lemon & pink pepper · Incense & lavender · Vanilla & tonka

Vanilla and amber. Nine to ten hours.

Victory EDP Extrême moves toward lemon, pepper, incense, lavender, vanilla and tonka bean. We get 9–10 hours with moderate projection and moderate sillage. Start here if that warmer vanilla and amber direction appeals more than Aqua’s marine freshness.

Choose it for A warm vanilla and amber interpretation with moderate presence at 9–10 hours.

Consider: It ties Aqua for wear time and has the same projection and sillage ratings. Victory Elixir lasts longer and leaves a stronger trail, but the scent profile still matters.

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The performance

Longevity
9–10 hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Moderate

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Pink Pepper Lemon
Middle
Olibanum Lavender
Base
Vanilla Tonka Bean Amber

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07 / Elixir

#1 for longevity
Rabanne Invictus Victory Elixir Elixir bottle

Invictus Victory Elixir

Lavender & spice · Incense & patchouli · Vanilla & tonka

The longest wear. A strong scent trail.

Victory Elixir lasts the longest on our skin, at 12+ hours. Lavender, cardamom and pepper lead into incense, patchouli, vanilla and tonka bean. Moderate projection and strong sillage make it our first sample here for long wear and a warm, sweet trail.

Choose it for The longest wear estimate at 12+ hours, with strong sillage.

Consider: The plus sign is an open lower bound, not a guaranteed extra number of hours. Its moderate projection matches most of the range; the stronger rating describes its scent trail.

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The performance

Longevity
12+ hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Strong

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Lavender Cardamom Black Pepper
Middle
Incense Patchouli
Base
V Vanilla Pod Tonka Bean

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08 / Parfum

Joint #2 for longevity
Rabanne Invictus Victory Absolu Parfum bottle

Invictus Victory Absolu

Black pepper · Amber & ambergris · Sandalwood & incense

Pepper, amber and sandalwood.

Victory Absolu brings black pepper, amber and sandalwood into the comparison, with woody and incense facets. It lasts 10–12 hours on our skin, with moderate projection and moderate sillage. Choose it when that spicy ambery wood character appeals and you prefer a more moderate trail than either Elixir.

Choose it for A peppery, ambery woody profile at 10–12 hours with moderate presence.

Consider: It shares second place with the gold-bottle Elixir for longevity. Elixir has strong sillage; Victory Absolu has moderate sillage in our ratings. Check the size on retailer listings before comparing prices.

The performance

Longevity
10–12 hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Moderate

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Black Pepper
Middle
Amber Ambergris Woody Notes
Base
Sandalwood Frankincense Patchouli

Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓

Find your bottle

Shop Victory Absolu.

Before you choose an offer

Same name.
Different bottle.

Choose the full edition first, then compare the bottle size and presentation. Invictus Elixir is the gold-bottle mineral, cypress and vanilla fragrance; Victory Elixir is the separate lavender, incense, vanilla and tonka interpretation. Aqua here means the current reissue, rather than the distinct 2018 version. Matching catalog offers supply prices when available. Unpriced check-price buttons open reviewed listings; search buttons open retailer searches without claiming a price or stock.

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The final pick

Choose the scent.
Then compare the offers.

Choose Victory Elixir for the longest wear at 12+ hours and strong sillage. The gold-bottle Elixir gives 10–12 hours with a strong trail; Victory Absolu matches its wear estimate with moderate sillage. Aqua and Victory EDP Extrême tie at 9–10 hours but offer different marine and warm vanilla directions. Parfum has the lightest trail, EDT gives the original fresh woody character, and Platinum has the lightest projection.

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A little more clarity

Invictus, answered.

Which Invictus lasts the longest?

Invictus Victory Elixir lasts the longest on our skin, at 12+ hours. Elixir and Victory Absolu follow at 10–12; Aqua and Victory EDP Extrême at 9–10; Parfum at 8–9; EDT at 7–8; and Platinum at 6–7 hours.

Is Invictus Elixir the same as Victory Elixir?

They are separate fragrances. The gold-bottle Invictus Elixir features a salted mineral accord, cypress and vanilla. Victory Elixir follows lavender, spice, incense, vanilla and tonka. We get 10–12 hours from Elixir and 12+ from Victory Elixir; both have moderate projection and strong sillage.

Which Invictus has the strongest projection?

EDT, Aqua, Parfum, Elixir, Victory EDP Extrême, Victory Elixir and Victory Absolu all have moderate projection in our ratings. Platinum has light projection. None receives a strong projection rating in this comparison.

Which Invictus has the strongest sillage?

Elixir and Victory Elixir have strong sillage. Parfum has light sillage; the other five editions have moderate sillage. Sillage is the trail you leave as you move, separate from projection around you.

Does Aqua last longer than Invictus EDT?

The current Aqua reissue lasts 9–10 hours on our skin, compared with 7–8 hours for EDT. Both have moderate projection and moderate sillage. This guide does not assign those Aqua ratings to the separate 2018 version.

Does Invictus Parfum last longer than Platinum?

We get 8–9 hours from Parfum and 6–7 from Platinum. Parfum has moderate projection and light sillage; Platinum has light projection and moderate sillage. Choose between their lavender and black soap or aromatic mint scent profiles as well as performance.

How do Elixir and Victory Absolu compare?

Both last 10–12 hours in our ratings and share second place for longevity. Both have moderate projection. Elixir has strong sillage; Victory Absolu has moderate sillage. Elixir follows salty mineral, cypress and vanilla, while Victory Absolu is peppery, ambery and woody.

What does Victory Elixir’s 12+ hours mean?

It is an open lower-bound wear estimate. We have not assigned an upper hour to it. The chart ends at 12 hours and uses a plus sign and arrow to preserve that open range, rather than treating 12+ as a fixed 12-hour result.

Are these performance ratings guaranteed?

No. These are our wear estimates for this comparison. Skin, weather, application and perception affect the result. Longevity describes overall detectability, rather than time spent projecting at full strength.

Where can I compare Invictus prices?

Use the retailer options beside the edition you want. Matching catalog offers supply prices when available. Reviewed listings use unpriced check-price buttons; searches are labeled as searches. Confirm the complete edition, bottle size and presentation at the retailer.