201 Inspired by Invictus

201 Inspired by Invictus opens with grapefruit and a marine accord, cold, clean, and sharp from the first spray. No warmth yet, no sweetness. Just a burst of citrus freshness that sits right in the Invictus territory. Bay leaf arrives in the heart, adding an aromatic, slightly herbal edge that stops the opening from going flat. Jasmine follows quietly, keeping the middle clean without turning floral. Guaiac wood, patchouli, and ambergris close it out dry, woody, and close to the skin.

Built in the UK at EDP concentration, this is inspired by Invictus aftershave and projects well in the first two hours and settles into a smooth woody trail through the afternoon. The aquatic freshness at the top makes it a strong choice for daytime and office wear. Cooler evenings suit the dry-down better; the guaiac wood and patchouli base read more clearly when the air drops. Vegan, cruelty-free, 30-day money-back guarantee.

Scent Notes

• Top Notes: Grapefruit, Marine Accord
• Heart Notes: Bay Leaf, Jasmine
• Base Notes: Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Ambergris

Why Buy It

• Inspired by Invictus scent profile, not the price: Grapefruit, marine accord, bay leaf, guaiac wood, the full aquatic woody masculine DNA that made Invictus one of the best-selling men's aftershaves in the UK. Same architecture, no designer markup.
• EDP concentration, not a body mist: High-strength fragrance oils at Eau de Parfum level. The grapefruit and marine accord opening projects on pulse points and the guaiac wood base stays on skin well past the first few hours. Body sprays do not hold the way this does.
• Made in the UK, fully vegan: Blended in Britain. No animal-derived ingredients, no animal testing at any stage. Every bottle of this Invictus dupe leaves a UK production facility.
• Free 5ml sample with qualifying orders: Test the inspired by Invictus scent on your own skin before committing to a full bottle. The 4x5ml Sample Bundle gets you four fragrances to wear at home with no risk.
• 30-day money-back guarantee: Not right for your skin chemistry? Send it back within 30 days for a full refund.

Specifications

Who Is This Fragrance For?

• Men who wear Invictus or want that fresh marine woody profile without the original price
• Daily wearers who need a clean, confident aftershave that works from the office through to the evening
• Anyone buying a birthday, Father's Day, or Christmas gift for a man who prefers fresh, aquatic scents

For more bold men's aftershaves across the full range, the Men's Best Seller collection has the highest-performing AevorScents fragrances.

How Does It Compare to Invictus?

Inspired by Invictus runs grapefruit and marine accord at the top, bay leaf through the heart, and guaiac wood with ambergris in the base. The 201 Inspired by Invictus follows that exact note structure.

The marine accord at the top is the most recognisable part. In the original, it is what gives Invictus Aftershave for Men that cold, aquatic freshness straight from the bottle. The same character is here: sharp, clean, immediately wearable. The guaiac wood base is the dry-down that holds longest, pulling the scent into smooth woody territory through the afternoon.

At this price, the way you wear it changes. Four sprays to the chest and neck rather than one careful spray to the wrist. The cheap Invictus experience shifts entirely when you can apply it properly without watching the bottle empty.

For anyone new to the inspired fragrance category, What Are Inspired Fragrances, exactly? Covers what to expect before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 201 Inspired by Invictus smell like?

Grapefruit and marine accord open cold and clean. Bay leaf brings a herbal edge in the heart. The dry-down is guaiac wood, patchouli, and ambergris, smooth, woody, and close to the skin—aquatic woody, firmly masculine, no sweetness.

Is this a genuine Invictus dupe?

The note structure follows the original directly: grapefruit and marine at the top, bay leaf in the heart, guaiac wood and ambergris in the base. The marine accord opening is the closest point of similarity. No inspired fragrance is identical, but the DNA matches.

How long does it last on the skin?

Applied to pulse points, neck, wrists, and chest, the scent projects for several hours. The guaiac wood and patchouli base settles close to the skin and persists well into the afternoon. A spray on a shirt collar extends wear through the full day.

Is it vegan and made in the UK?

Yes, on both. Every bottle is blended in Britain using vegan ingredients only. No animal-derived materials and no animal testing at any stage of production.

Is this a good gift for men?

Yes. The Invictus alternative profile is one of the most recognisable fresh masculine scents in the UK, instantly familiar to anyone who knows the original. For something from the women's range at the same time, the Women's Perfume collection has the full selection.