Invictus Aqua (2016)
Perfumer: Anne Flipo
309 ratings
From your scent profile
Rabanne Invictus Aqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days.
Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.
How does it perform?
From 307 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
77% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
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
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
WoodyWhat does Invictus Aqua (2016) smell like?
It opens with grapefruit zest, yuzu zest and pink pepper, then marine notes and violet leaf give it a cool, aquatic heart. Ambergris, gaiac wood and woods set a woody base underneath. Fruity and sweet accords soften the edges, and a synthetic sheen runs through it.
Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2018) and Armaf Sapphire have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Grapefruit zest
- Yuzu zest
- Pink pepper
First hours
- Marine notes
- Violet leaf
Towards evening
- Ambergris
- Gaiac wood
- Woods
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Spring
- 37%Summer
- 18%Autumn
- 6%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual24%
- Daytime22%
- Sport17%
- Office15%
- Evening11%
- Nighttime10%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
59% matchInvictus Aqua (2018)
Rabanne · 2018
59% matchAqua Intense
Parfums Vintage
54% matchInvictus (Eau de Toilette)
Rabanne · 2013
49% matchTommy Poolside Edition
Tommy Hilfiger · 2026
48% matchThe One
L'Ateliero · 2021
48% matchOcean Royale (Eau de Toilette)
James Bond 007 · 2013
47% matchSapphire
Armaf
43% matchLegend Spirit
Montblanc · 2016
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Last updated: October 26, 2026