House of EM5 2023

Drop

OrientalIndianMenEau de Parfum

Opens warm and resinous with Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Mandarin, and Bergamot settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Amber, Salt, Jasmine, and Saffron over a deep, enveloping base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Musk, and Cedar.

The bloodline

Invictus IntensePACO RABANNEModerate

This bottle carries the Invictus Intense DNA. Shares 5 notes with the original.

black pepperorange blossomamberambergrissalt

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Invictus Intense by PACO RABANNE but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
year-round
Wear for
day
sporty
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Drop bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

CitrusAnimalicAromaticFloralFreshHoneyedSpicySweet

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2023

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Drop is widely considered inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus Intense, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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