Invictus Intense turns the Invictus idea darker and more seductive, swapping the original’s bubbly freshness for a deeper rush where orange blossom and a bite of black pepper spark the opening, a boozy ribbon of whiskey and aromatic laurel swell through the heart, and a salty amber and ambergris accord melts into warm skin for an addictive, after-hours signature that still reads clean, modern, and undeniably bold.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2016. Perfumer not listed by the brand.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Orange blossom, Black pepper
Heart: Whiskey, Laurel
Base: Amber, Ambergris, Salt
Story and Positioning
Positioned as the sultrier, more ambery chapter in the Invictus line, Intense keeps the recognizable laurel signature while layering boozy warmth and a mineral, salty glow for night-ready impact. If you enjoy modern sweet-spicy winners like Emporio Armani Stronger With You or crave the fresh-sweet profile of Invictus and Legend with a darker twist, this sits perfectly in that lane and complements the wider Invictus family that now spans Invictus Parfum and Victory editions.
Bottle and Design
Housed in the iconic trophy silhouette, the flacon feels solid and celebratory. A deeper steel-blue tone suggests evening wear, faceted sides add grip, the integrated top presses smoothly to spray, and the broad base keeps it steady on display while the polished hardware frames the cup-like form with a clean, athletic elegance.
Country of Origin: Spain
Manufacturer: Puig
Address: 65/67 Avenue des Champs Elysées, 75008 Paris
Country of Manufacture: Europe (Refer to batch number for specific country)
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