Invasion Barbare
Perfumer: Stéphanie Bakouche
646 ratings
From your scent profile
Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare is a masculine fougère that is fresh and green, softened by spice and sweet vanilla.
Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.
How does it perform?
From 517 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
PowderyWhat does Invasion Barbare smell like?
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It draws votes across a wide range of occasions, from a night out to business and daily wear. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and classic.
The top notes of violet leaf, grapefruit and bergamot give a fresh opening. In the heart, lavender, cardamom, ginger and white thyme add a spicy, herbal touch. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and patchouli leaves a sweet, powdery, woody finish. The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers and Mauboussin Mauboussin Homme have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Violet leaf
- Grapefruit
- Bergamot
First hours
- Lavender
- Cardamom
- Ginger
Towards evening
- Musk
- Bourbon vanilla
- Patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Autumn
- 30%Spring
- 20%Winter
- 18%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Nighttime21%
- Evening20%
- Office19%
- Daytime19%
- Casual19%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
56% matchInvasion of the Barbers
The Dua Brand · 2018
53% matchMauboussin Homme
Mauboussin · 2003
51% match101 Rose Pois de Senteur Cèdre Blanc / 101 Rose Pois de Senteur Patchouli
Bon Parfumeur · 2016
50% matchCanoe (1996) (Eau de Toilette)
Dana · 1996
49% matchHypnôse Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Lancôme · 2007
48% matchFougère Nobile
Nobile 1942 · 2015
46% matchLavande & Vétiver
Jeanne en Provence
46% matchBlack Jade
Lubin · 2011
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Last updated: October 26, 2026