You can't criticize the original Invictus (or this new Parfum) for being "too sweet" and then turn around and totally gush over Invictus Victory Elixir, which is a pure syrupy cotton candy sugar bomb. I think you're a little confused, dude.
This is an interesting perspective. I just bought Invictus victory elixir. I think it’s an incredible balance between dark, spicy, woody, and a sweet combination of the vanilla and tonka bean…. It isn’t overtly sweet on my skin.
Smelled Invictus Parfum yesterday in Macy's. My initial thought was this is how Invictus should have been from the beginning. I will be purchasing. This one should be around for the long hall. I will not hesitate to buy 2 backup bottles if I hear a slight whisper if being discontinued.
I had the platinum it gave me headaches i gave it to my nephew and he loved it. I stay ways from the invictus line. I love phantom line i have the silver and rhe black, also have 1 million edt. Not sure while the invictus gives me headaches.
@@Terminator-kd2bj you might of gotta a fake because that stuff is BEASTMODE. Well at least mine is and then again you could be going nose blind. Happens a lot with people when they spray and continuously get whiffs of their fragrance. I’d suggest using more than 2-3 sprays if projections is a concern. Most elixirs aren’t Dior Sauvage Elixir which is nuclear dam BEASTMODE.
@@qjustblessed1 i own over 700 frags been using frags almost 25 years now i know whats fake and whats real. I got the bottle from the paco's website so thats about that. I know other people who have the same problem with their victory elixir, this fragrance literally lasts 10 minutes on skin and on clotning it can last for days. I dont go nose blind coz i can smell it on my shirt but yeah a weird frag that lasts on clothing and 0 preformance on skin.
*Correction*: the plural of invictus is invicti. Invictae is the plural of invicta which is feminine. Latin was not like English, different endings for different gender.
Man I was lucky and got the 200ml version for just $75. I really like the fragrance and the duration is amazing. The longer I wear it the better it smells.
I am happily in-line with Ash's thinking on the Invictus line overall so definitely wont be bothering with this, clicked because I like the first Victory a lot and this bottle looked cool lol. Easy pass and thankful for it.
I know how much you “love” Invictus…but I stand by it. I still rock the OG and Victory and love them both. I like a lot of the sweeter scents (Invictus, Y edp, TF F**king Fabulous, Angels Share, etc…) and they all pull compliments. Just have to tone down the sprays in hot weather.
I love Platinum, Victory, and Victory Elixir. I like the OG well-enough and then I'm not really a fan of Aqua or Legend. This doesn't seem like it would be for me but I'm down to smell it at least and give it a shot. Def wouldn't be blind-buying it or anything crazy like that though.
Gonna go to my local Sephora and/or Ulta tomorrow and see if they have it. I LOVE Victory Elixir but well, getting to the time of year where i cant really wear it. And i need a soapy, clean freshie. I have an aquatic and a citrus freshie but no soap freshy. I shall update this comment if they have it and i can try it
It's VERY different from OG. I have a classic hard soap in my bathroom and it has a very distinct and dominant note that smells exactly like hard soap! The whole bubblegum classic Invictus thing about it in my opinion is very weak compared to Invictus EDT. It really does not scratch the classic Invictus itch for me. It's way more unisex and creamy.
Wore Legend last two days and it fricken projects like a BEAST! Lasts forever! Original Invictus has been tamed a lot. Dont understand why they discontinued Legend? Victory Elixir is the best Rabanne fragrance ever made. Touchdown! I still prefer Versace Eros and Sauvage Parfum.
I have both legend and parfum. I usually wear legend on rainy or gloomy days. I don't know why but it fits perfect for it. Kinda like it lightens the day or something. Parfum is deeper and richer. Less playful than legend. For me, it will likely be relocated to use when spending time with women 5 to 10 years younger than me. The opening is non threatening, but over time, it becomes more stern and complex. As far as outfit for parfum? I imagine wearing navy button down with grey chinos. Black loafers. Legend I feel comfortable with more casually. Polo shirt and shorts with white kicks.
Does this EVERY time. Just like his different (lame) comedy intros. But it is what it is. I just use the "slide-thingy" until I see him spray his test strips. Just saved myself 6 minutes to waste in some other time wasting UA-cam video.
all this rebranding from Paco Rabanne makes me kinda sad because they totally dropped the Black XS line. It was their favorite line to release flankers and limited editions and now they don't even promote on their own website!
I've been waiting for a review of this fragrance from Ash for a long time, now I feel absolutely great! 🥳🤩💯 I will test how it appears in our stores or secondary.
Just want to give kudus to the Paco Rabanne fragrance lines. Lately they have all been improvements from the original fragrances. I enjoy Invictus legend so glad to hear this one has some similarities!
@@xiaco8309 I guess I like the smell but I don’t go noseblind to it and it gets annoying after an hour of smelling how strong it is. The only cologne I like that I don’t go noseblind to is Bleu de Chanel parfum.
Made in France? Rabanne scents are manufactured in Barcelona by PUIG. So is it the bottle that’s made in France? Performance from Rabanne has been shockingly bad (Phantom Elixir for example) so hope they really have upped the ante.
I just smelled the original at ulta it smells like bubblegumass , victory elixir smells like butter popcorn platinum smells the best but I prefer silver mountain water
You can't criticize the original Invictus (or this new Parfum) for being "too sweet" and then turn around and totally gush over Invictus Victory Elixir, which is a pure syrupy cotton candy sugar bomb. I think you're a little confused, dude.
I suppose its case by case cause original is for summer and stuff but elixir is intended to be that way for cooler weather
@@profound369 the only place Victory Elixir is fitting is on a 12 year old at Disneyland.
@@TheHighwinder for sure it's sweet, I definitely didn't like it at first but it grew on me. They could've done with a touch less ethyl malitol though
This is an interesting perspective. I just bought Invictus victory elixir. I think it’s an incredible balance between dark, spicy, woody, and a sweet combination of the vanilla and tonka bean…. It isn’t overtly sweet on my skin.
@@TheHighwinder what are you smoking? 😂
Actual scent review starts at 5:05. After the dog and pony show.
Not all heroes wear capes
Smelled Invictus Parfum yesterday in Macy's. My initial thought was this is how Invictus should have been from the beginning. I will be purchasing. This one should be around for the long hall. I will not hesitate to buy 2 backup bottles if I hear a slight whisper if being discontinued.
I got it and sadly underwhelmed, if you have hawas ice or nitro red, this is redundant. Legend is still king!
Yep i agree. Legend is the best
may need some time to age.
I have hawas ice, how close is it? i'm about to sell all my invictus style fragrances.
@@scottkamp8026drydown of parfum is pretty close 90%
@@scottkamp8026 90% at least
I had the platinum it gave me headaches i gave it to my nephew and he loved it. I stay ways from the invictus line. I love phantom line i have the silver and rhe black, also have 1 million edt. Not sure while the invictus gives me headaches.
Ash, I see you changed the colognes on your background !!! Awesome 🤩
I've had it for a month now, will be one of my go to scents for the summer heat!
How many spray for everyday casual use? I just bought it
Imo designers are starting to run out of ideas and many releases are redundant or just a cash grab.
Invictus Victory Elixir is 🔥 .
Facts
Just ordered this yesterday
Yeah lasts about 10 minutes on skin but on clothing smells for hours even the next day you can still smell it
@@Terminator-kd2bj you might of gotta a fake because that stuff is BEASTMODE. Well at least mine is and then again you could be going nose blind. Happens a lot with people when they spray and continuously get whiffs of their fragrance. I’d suggest using more than 2-3 sprays if projections is a concern. Most elixirs aren’t Dior Sauvage Elixir which is nuclear dam BEASTMODE.
@@qjustblessed1 i own over 700 frags been using frags almost 25 years now i know whats fake and whats real. I got the bottle from the paco's website so thats about that. I know other people who have the same problem with their victory elixir, this fragrance literally lasts 10 minutes on skin and on clotning it can last for days. I dont go nose blind coz i can smell it on my shirt but yeah a weird frag that lasts on clothing and 0 preformance on skin.
They dropped the Paco because Paco Rabanne passed away....
You'd think that they would've kept it because of that.
I seriously doubt that’s the reason why. His name is still there. It’s just part of the current trend of simplifying things.
@@flightgravity7483 They officially explained it on their European website....
I agree... Like Yves Saint Laurent in the fashion department dropped Yves after he passed away. Now it's just Saint Laurent
Yea but that was also in February.....of last year. Seems like a pretty long delay if that is truly the reasoning
*Correction*: the plural of invictus is invicti.
Invictae is the plural of invicta which is feminine.
Latin was not like English, different endings for different gender.
Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed day
Man I was lucky and got the 200ml version for just $75.
I really like the fragrance and the duration is amazing.
The longer I wear it the better it smells.
Where did you get it at that price ?
@@rolandozepedaf8770 in a german online shop but now its not that price anymore.
Care to share where you got it for that price?
Love the original invictus and victory is also a banger deff picking this one up
I am happily in-line with Ash's thinking on the Invictus line overall so definitely wont be bothering with this, clicked because I like the first Victory a lot and this bottle looked cool lol. Easy pass and thankful for it.
I know how much you “love” Invictus…but I stand by it. I still rock the OG and Victory and love them both. I like a lot of the sweeter scents (Invictus, Y edp, TF F**king Fabulous, Angels Share, etc…) and they all pull compliments. Just have to tone down the sprays in hot weather.
I love Platinum, Victory, and Victory Elixir. I like the OG well-enough and then I'm not really a fan of Aqua or Legend. This doesn't seem like it would be for me but I'm down to smell it at least and give it a shot. Def wouldn't be blind-buying it or anything crazy like that though.
I finished my victory one, should I get Victory or is Victory Elixer better?
Invictus parrum or invictus elixer. Which one is better?
Why they get rid of the legend blue!!! 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
The Thing! Great shirt!
Bottle went From 🤓 to 🗿
It’s a trophy is was already a 🐺🗿
Gonna go to my local Sephora and/or Ulta tomorrow and see if they have it. I LOVE Victory Elixir but well, getting to the time of year where i cant really wear it. And i need a soapy, clean freshie. I have an aquatic and a citrus freshie but no soap freshy. I shall update this comment if they have it and i can try it
How is it?
Thank you, MacReady! Fantastic video! 🤘
I only have Invictus Aqua 2018 in my collection. Excited to try this new one. 🔥
How do u find itcompares to the news ones?
Hopefully they release Black XS the vintage formulation
I don’t like Invictus OG, should I try the Parfum?
It's VERY different from OG.
I have a classic hard soap in my bathroom and it has a very distinct and dominant note that smells exactly like hard soap!
The whole bubblegum classic Invictus thing about it in my opinion is very weak compared to Invictus EDT.
It really does not scratch the classic Invictus itch for me. It's way more unisex and creamy.
@@BitZapple thank you
He’s a fool for the matrix reference lol 😂 , had me rolling.
Wore Legend last two days and it fricken projects like a BEAST! Lasts forever!
Original Invictus has been tamed a lot. Dont understand why they discontinued Legend?
Victory Elixir is the best Rabanne fragrance ever made. Touchdown!
I still prefer Versace Eros and Sauvage Parfum.
Does this smells better than club du nuit sillage?
Been waiting for this. Great review always
Im running out of Invictus OG. Should i get this or Legend? Which one is the strongest?
Legend will always be king
Invictus Intense is the best 🤜🏼🤛🏼
I have both legend and parfum. I usually wear legend on rainy or gloomy days. I don't know why but it fits perfect for it. Kinda like it lightens the day or something. Parfum is deeper and richer. Less playful than legend. For me, it will likely be relocated to use when spending time with women 5 to 10 years younger than me. The opening is non threatening, but over time, it becomes more stern and complex.
As far as outfit for parfum? I imagine wearing navy button down with grey chinos. Black loafers.
Legend I feel comfortable with more casually. Polo shirt and shorts with white kicks.
Just a longer lasting invictus platinum with a touch more woods + I get coconut in the dry down.
Don’t like Invictus? Try Invictus Parfum. Like Invictus? Try Invictus Parfum.
I'd love to see a Paco Rabanne Pour Homme update in a Parfum or Elixir ... For me that would be Great. I just like those older scents.
bro you start talking about the scent @ minute 6:00, cmon lol
Went full on Dracula first 6 mins with "blah blah blah" lol... but love his reviews anyway.
That's his style. Rant about nothing for most of the time, to make the videos longer for the ads.
Does this EVERY time. Just like his different (lame) comedy intros. But it is what it is. I just use the "slide-thingy" until I see him spray his test strips. Just saved myself 6 minutes to waste in some other time wasting UA-cam video.
thats why i watch his vids at 1.75-2x speed
I enjoy this in the same way I enjoy Prada L’Homme.
Love it.
That jay pritchett line is a favourite
I will try this when it’s in stores, but I don’t see it beating Platinum for me. Still my favourite one.
This or the tew parfum?
Nice review love the video Gents Scents stay motivated Dream big 1 mill on the way
Nice review
all this rebranding from Paco Rabanne makes me kinda sad because they totally dropped the Black XS line. It was their favorite line to release flankers and limited editions and now they don't even promote on their own website!
Tried it yesterday. It’s the definition of a designer Fragrance imo. 😂
true
Low key I just stick with my drakarr noir and givenchy gentleman
Same
@@999triple4Gentleman EDT is severely underrated, the whole lineup is great, but nobody really talks about the EDT.
@@fragmericanidiotand edt intense I have a feeling that one might get discontinued because it’s the most slept on in the line 😢
I've been waiting for a review of this fragrance from Ash for a long time, now I feel absolutely great! 🥳🤩💯 I will test how it appears in our stores or secondary.
tried this nice but quite generic fresh aromatic lavender scent
far to expensive for a fresh scent plus performance was seriously lacking
The batch code for my bottle is also 33331
Just want to give kudus to the Paco Rabanne fragrance lines. Lately they have all been improvements from the original fragrances. I enjoy Invictus legend so glad to hear this one has some similarities!
When does the actual review start theres soooo much waffling on.
5:00
Armani, Versace, Chanel, Boss... yeah they probably felt out of date with the full name. Jean Paul Gaultier holding strong 💪 😂
Hola cuándo saldrá a la venta en las tiendas en España ? Gracias❤
No cologne last more than 4 hours on me🙄
Same gotta spray at least 9 to 10 and make sure you spray only on the neck
Hydrate your skin! A scentless body lotion does wonders. And spraying on the right spots.
@xiaco8309 I've been using a lotion but it still only lasts a couple hours
They did what Jean Paul Gaultier did to their bottle😂 looks great though love the OG but can't wait to get my hands on this❤❤
Tried it today. Not for me. Scratchy and abrasive
2k likes and 0 dislikes, nice!
I liked aqua but hated legend
Just goes to show how different scents can be on someone’s skin. I love Legend. More compliments than anything I’ve ever worn.
@@xiaco8309 I guess I like the smell but I don’t go noseblind to it and it gets annoying after an hour of smelling how strong it is. The only cologne I like that I don’t go noseblind to is Bleu de Chanel parfum.
Your mic sounds muted… 🤷♂️
Plural = Invicti? 🤷♂️
Cactus = cacti is my logic
how close is it to hawas ice?
My thought 😂
Paco Rabanne died last year
That's why it's no more Paco
Caprice comprende
That shirt! One of the best horror movies!
I didn't like this one. Not fresh enough. Too floral
Let go 🎉
🔥
I have EDT and Legend, layer EDT over Legend. Smells great.
Made in France? Rabanne scents are manufactured in Barcelona by PUIG. So is it the bottle that’s made in France? Performance from Rabanne has been shockingly bad (Phantom Elixir for example) so hope they really have upped the ante.
I just smelled the original at ulta it smells like bubblegumass , victory elixir smells like butter popcorn platinum smells the best but I prefer silver mountain water
Bumblegumass? Lol
Can you find us a clone (:) for Bvlgari Au The Bleu Eau de Parfum Unisex Fragrance, 5 Oz Full Size ?
you should do your first impressions on skin 🖕🏼
The invictus line is great, if you dont collect or really know much about fragrances. It’s solid for the average guy. But….. 🤣🤣🤣
First. Nice.
Plzzzzz , Briefffffffffff 😬
Lock up paco, lock up paco
I couldn't stand the original invictus... which turned me off from the brand... 1million hate it!!
Hear you. Love Invictus but haaattteedd the 1 million line.
I lost track of all the thousands of invictus flankers years ago... I don't know how non-fraghead casual people keep up with all this lol
Well, now it's just Invictus, Invictus Parfum, Victory & Victory Elixir in the promo pics. Belive Platinum might be getting axed.
I’m I the only one who thinks this smells similar to ysl edp
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I used to be an Invictus kid 😂 but then my older brother introduced me to the fragrance world 🌎
Nowadays I’m debt thanks to my fragrance addiction 💀
Sorry, but Parfum its not worth it. And also, Paco passed away. Pay him some respect 🙏🏻
👍👍👍👍👍
this is invictus victory elixr with some twist
13th
Nothing special
Can you sure your blu rizzle collection? Judging from your shirt you like horror.
Got my bottle this morning…. Performance is Sh!t…. A couple of hours max… bought from the official Rabanne EU website. Batch Code 33341.