Francesco Rabaneda y Cuervo, nicknamed Paco Rabanne, founded his fashion house in 1966. Considered a nonconformist and avant-garde, Paco Rabonne reinvents fashion by using unconventional materials such as aluminum, luminescent fabrics, suede, or even wooden beads… His first fragrance “Calambre” came out in 1969 and his first perfume for men “Paco Rabanne” has become a timeless fragrance. At the end of 2016, Paco Rabanne unveils a new version of his favorite elixir, “Invictus Intense”. As sensual as its elder, “Invictus Intense” exudes an extraordinary virility.

Invictus, the hero of Paco Rabanne

“Invictus” is the symbol of victory, dynamism and masculine energy. Released in 2013, “Invictus” is all about strength, glory and virility. This modern day hero is afraid of nothing and nothing can resist him. You should know that in Latin, the term “Invictus” means undefeated, which we do not triumph, therefore invincible …

The irreproachable plastic beauty of the man “Invictus” corresponds precisely to the Greek ideal of male beauty. At the start of 2016, Paco Rabanne offered a variation of his star perfume, in a fresher fragrance, but still as virile “Invictus Acqua”. At the end of 2016, Paco Rabanne surprises us once again by unveiling “Invictus Intense”, where the hero is more virile than ever. Always triumphant, “Invictus Intense” is a fragrance of unprecedented intensity, the scent of a hero at the height of his power. The invincible man is back here to the delight of these ladies!

The woody-amber notes of Invictus

“Invictus Intense” is a powerful woody-amber fragrance where two opposing forces attract. “Invictus Intense” begins with the luminosity of orange blossom. This goes wonderfully well with the spicy aspect of black pepper. The aromatic heart is loaded with laurel flower accompanied by whiskey cream, for more voluptuousness. Finally, the base is ultra sensual and virile thanks to the presence of ambergris and salty black amber. An absolutely stunning accord crossed by the energy of the woods. As for the bottle, it uses the main codes of its elders and we find the emblematic trophy of Paco Rabanne. However, it is more intense thanks to the lacquered glass of the cup, which is adorned with a gradient of gray. The metal hood also features stronger, more manly tones.

After the success of Paco Rabanne’s hero in 2013, the latter offers a stronger variation with “Invictus Intense”. If the latter fits into the codes of his elder, he wants to be much more powerful, virile and more invincible than ever.

Invictus Legend, new portrait of Paco Rabanne’s undefeated man

With each of his perfumes, the creator Paco Rabanne tells us a real story. Thus, he has become accustomed to making duets of fragrances, forming sorts of iconic couples, and famous around the world. The last duo of Paco Rabanne plays in a timeless register and advocates the victory of body and mind. It is made up of the emblematic Invictus and Olympéa . Today, these essences are reinventing themselves and giving us a new facet of their temperament. For men, Invictus becomes Invictus Legend, giving itself a new spicy breath, as well as a darker bottle.

Invictus Legend offers a more aromatic and spicy scent

Invictus Legend is a truly unique fragrance which transforms the scent of its predecessors, and which acquires a unique personality. Following on from the previous Invictus Aqua and Invictus Intense, this time it relies on a more spicy and aromatic freshness. Invictus Legend also plays on contrasts, daring a fresh and warm association, incisive but syrupy. Invictus Legend is a kind of shivering bite on burning skin. You will understand, it is not made to leave you indifferent. It starts off with the pink and peppery breath of geranium. This flower immediately gives its composition a certain presence. Then, for more freshness, Invictus Legend is loaded with aldehyde. The bay leaf, in turn, plunges us into more aromatic territory. Very subtle, it also releases a floral and almond note. Amber and honey gradually warms the whole, making us switch to a more sensual theme. Finally,

When Paco Rabanne’s trophy darkens

Invictus Legend is always presented to us in a trophy-shaped bottle. It must be said that this bottle quickly became cult! It alone expresses all the art of Paco Rabanne for the diversion of objects. What’s more, what better way to embody glory and triumph than by incorporating this scent into a cup? If the silhouette of Invictus Legend remains substantially the same as the previous Invictus , its glass, on the other hand, takes on a new color. Paco Rabanne has chosen to integrate a midnight blue gradient into it, evolving from a transparent base to a much darker top. Invictus Legend has more mysterious airs than before. The whole rests on a stable base and is also decorated with two metal handles connected to a vaporizer cap.

Invictus Legend, the scent of a determined man

If the smell of Invictus Legend is different from that of its elders, its ambition remains the same. This perfume is intended for all ambitious men, who will stop at nothing and who like to face challenges on a daily basis. Invictus Legend encourages the wearer to surpass themselves. Not devoid of ardor, it nevertheless preserves a certain restraint. Therefore, it appears as a perfect balance between power and wisdom. Invictus Legend Paco Rabanne is the embodiment of a model with universal reach.

Invictus Onyx, all the power of a robust and antique stone to enhance Paco Rabanne’s best-seller

Remember: in 2013, designer Paco Rabanne gave birth to one of his greatest men’s fragrances, Invictus. Incarnation of the hero of modern times, this fragrance immediately aroused the public’s interest to rank among the best-selling juices on the planet. On the strength of its success, Invictus then wrote several different chapters of its history, to reveal other derivatives of its scent, such as Invictus Aqua, Invictus Intense or most recently Invictus Legend, in 2019. Once again, it gratifies us with a new surprise. This time, the hero of Paco Rabanne seems to draw all his strength from an emblematic stone of Antiquity. So, what if we unravel the new secret of Invictus Onyx together?

Invictus Onyx, a woody fragrance, like a sensual wave

Invictus Onyx by Paco Rabanne is a woody fragrance whose intensity has been increased tenfold. Striking and seductive, it navigates from the freshness of very lively top notes to a much more resinous and woody base. With him, the seductive heat and the frozen thrill face each other, for an explosion of sensations! Therefore, two forces seem to attract each other, to create an electrifying impulse in your daily life. First, Invictus Onyx lets your skin breathe a very refreshing marine accord, amplified by grapefruit peel and bay leaf. Then, his heart wants to be more sensual and manly. It combines guaiac wood with ambergris, a more animal ingredient. The latter gives a sexy side to this juice, leaving the impression of a slightly salty skin. Finally,

Who is the new Invictus Onyx for?

You will understand, Invictus Onyx does not lack temperament. It is therefore addressed to all men who like to be noticed. Perfectly suited to strong personalities, it highlights the natural charisma of those who wear it. Invictus Onyx has within him the strength and confidence of a contemporary hero. Kind of ideal to achieve for men, it symbolizes the fantasy of many women!

Paco Rabanne’s new trophy bottle

Invictus Onyx is recognizable from the vision of its bottle. Indeed, it reappropriates many codes of its predecessors, in particular by retaining its emblematic trophy shape. On the other hand, its bluish and transparent color of yesteryear has completely disappeared. Here, black dominates. A marbled effect is also invited on this container. It is a question of evoking onyx. For the record, this mineral material was widely used in Antiquity, especially as an ornamental stone or to make many decorative objects. Once again, Paco Rabanne reaffirms the ancient codes of his fragrance, while giving even more masculinity and power to his visual, by using the most masculine color there is: opaque black.

The Paco Rabanne fashion house was founded in 1966 by Francesco Rabaneda y Cuervo, known as “Paco Rabanne”. His first collection made of plastics and metal shows the visionary and avant-garde side of the Spanish designer. He even went so far as to imagine a dress for Françoise Hardy made of gold plates and studded diamonds.

He will also be Mylène Farmer’s private couturier during her tours. He turned to perfumery in 1969, with “Calandre”, little known, and it was therefore with “Paco Rabanne pour Homme” in 1973 that he took his place. In 2013, he presented “Invictus”, a dazzling masculine fragrance.

The Greek hero revisited according to Paco Rabanne

According to Paco Rabanne, “Invictus was born from the desire to talk about sport in an innovative way, by sublimating the social fantasy it represents…” You must first of all know that “Invictus” means “undefeated” . This sets the tone, and we immediately understand that Paco Rabanne’s fragrance will be made of strength and power.

Halfway between mythology and reality, “Invictus” reveals an inaccessible fantasy. His power is manly and he is blessed by the Gods… “Invictus” is unmistakably the scent of a modern-day hero, of an athlete who wins. In this sense, “Invictus” is the absolute hero and represents man in all his power. Invincible, the “Invictus” man is brimming with energy. He exudes an extraordinary sensuality, an extraordinary charisma.

The 45-second commercial is an allegory of victory. We see the journey of a champion, represented by rugby player Nick Youngquest in the euphoria of victory, from the entrance to the stadium to the locker room. A disproportionate advertising clip broadcast in Europe, the Middle East and South America.

The powerful notes of Invictus

It is the noses, Véronique Nyberg, Olivier Polge, Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion who were chosen to create the scent of victory.

Here, we are not talking about a traditional olfactory pyramid, since “Invictus” is built around two contradictory olfactory sensations, namely freshness and strength. Its freshness is composed of grapefruit notes, associated with marine notes leading us into a very aquatic universe. The heart is aromatic, because it contains laurel flowers, which will be enhanced by guaiac wood, a very sensual wood. Finally, the base combines a woody amber accord with the presence of ambergris and patchouli. The set offers a composition that no one can resist.

As for the bottle, it is a trophy, that of course, of victory. The bottle was designed by the designer Cédric Ragot. The trophy is here dressed in silver wings and a solid glass for an ultra manly look.

“Invictus” is an extraordinary perfume because it represents the heroes of modern times. Strong, powerful and disproportionate, “Invictus” is undoubtedly the fragrance of victory.