Paco Rabanne Invictus Dupe Australia - Lie 78

Paco Rabanne Invictus launched in 2013 and became one of the defining men's fragrances of the decade — a fresh, aquatic, and powerfully confident scent built around the idea of triumph. Named for the Latin word meaning "unconquered," Invictus is the fragrance that smells like a man who has already won. It sits in the same trophy-shaped bottle as 1 Million but delivers a completely different character: where 1 Million is warm and spicy, Invictus is fresh, clean, and electrifyingly energetic. At $175 RRP, Lie 78 is our dupe, hand poured in Sydney for $45.

It opens with a vibrant, sun-drenched burst of grapefruit and marine accord — immediately fresh, clean and invigorating. The marine accord gives Invictus its distinctive aquatic character: not the artificial "sea breeze" of cheaper fragrances but a genuinely bracing freshness that feels alive. The heart introduces bay leaf and hedione, adding a green, slightly herbal warmth that deepens the citrus opening into something genuinely complex and sophisticated. The base of oakmoss, ambergris and patchouli settles into a warm, earthy richness that anchors all the freshness above — giving Invictus its extraordinary staying power and the depth that keeps people asking what you're wearing.

Invictus is genuinely one of the most crowd-pleasing men's fragrances ever made — fresh enough for everyday and summer, substantial enough for evenings and cooler months. A universal compliment-getter that works everywhere, on everyone. At $45, Lie 78 makes that same victorious confidence completely accessible.

Vegan, cruelty-free, and hand poured in small batches in Sydney. Free shipping on all Australian orders over $99.

Top Notes — Grapefruit, Marine Accord
Middle Notes — Bay Leaf, Hedione
Base Notes — Oakmoss, Ambergris, Patchouli

Ingredients: All our perfumes are vegan and formulated with a premium blend of natural ingredients and safe synthetics. For allergen concerns, please email us at hey@thesweetestlie.com.au.

INGREDIENTS: ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), DIETHYL PHTHALATE.

⚠️ Warning: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR. Can Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only.

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Orders are dispatched from Sydney via Australia Post.

Free Delivery when you spend $99.00

Q: Is Lie 78 a good dupe for Paco Rabanne Invictus?
A: Yes — Lie 78 captures the same fresh, victorious,
and powerfully confident character that made Invictus
one of the best-selling men's fragrances of the last
decade. Grapefruit, marine accord, bay leaf and
ambergris — the same electrifying freshness, for
$45 instead of $175.

Q: What does Paco Rabanne Invictus smell like?
A: Invictus is a fresh, aquatic, and deeply confident
masculine fragrance. A vibrant grapefruit and marine
accord opening leads into a warm, herbal heart of bay
leaf and hedione, settling into a rich, earthy base of
oakmoss, ambergris and patchouli. Fresh enough to feel
clean and energetic, substantial enough to project with
real presence. One of the most universally flattering
men's fragrances available.

Q: What's the difference between Invictus EDT, EDP,
Parfum and Legend?
A: The original Invictus EDT (Lie 78) is the freshest
and most aquatic — the classic version. Invictus EDP
is richer and warmer, with more spice and less citrus.
Invictus Parfum is the most concentrated and intense.
Invictus Legend (2022) takes the DNA in a darker,
more smoky direction. Lie 78 is inspired by the core
original Invictus character — the grapefruit, marine
and ambergris signature that runs through all versions.

Q: Is Invictus good for everyday wear?
A: One of the most universally wearable men's
fragrances available — fresh and clean for daytime,
substantial enough for evenings. Excellent in warmer
months but works year-round. Consistently one of
the most-complimented men's fragrances in any setting.

Q: Is Invictus similar to Creed Aventus?
A: They're often mentioned together but are quite
different. Invictus is fresh and aquatic — grapefruit,
marine, clean. Creed Aventus (Lie 38) is bold and
smoky — pineapple, birch, musk. Both are powerfully
masculine and both generate extraordinary compliments,
but Invictus is the fresher, more accessible of the
two. If you love the clean confidence of Invictus,
you'll also want to consider Lie 38.

Q: How long does Lie 78 last on skin?
A: Invictus is known for good longevity given its
fresh character — the oakmoss and ambergris base
gives it staying power that many aquatic fragrances
lack. Apply to pulse points on moisturised skin or
to clothing for best results.

Q: Where can I buy a Paco Rabanne Invictus dupe
in Australia?
A: Right here. Lie 78 ships Australia-wide from
Sydney via Australia Post, with free shipping on
orders over $99.

Note: The Sweetest Lie is not associated with Paco Rabanne. Use of other brands' trademarks is solely for the purpose of helping consumers identify smell. We do not make counterfeit versions of Paco Rabanne - Invictus. We make our own formulations, inspired by famous perfumes.