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Penthouse Ginza

FreshMiddle EastMenEau de Parfum

Opens clean and airy with Grapefruit, Sea Notes, and Mandarin Orange flowing into a breezy heart of Bay Leaf, Jasmine, and Ambergris over a crisp, watery base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli, and Amberwood.

The bloodline

InvictusPACO RABANNEStrong

This bottle carries the Invictus DNA. Shares 9 notes with the original.

grapefruitsea notesmandarin orangebay leafjasmineambergris+3 more

Climate fit

Hot & Humid Comfortable in heat and monsoon, refreshing without suffocating.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Invictus by PACO RABANNE. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
monsoon
summer
Wear for
day
everyday
sporty
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Penthouse Ginza bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodyFreshAmberCitrusEarthyFloralFruityWarm

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2020

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. Penthouse Ginza is widely considered inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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