Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.

At a glance

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense costs £59.14 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 costs £30, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 is £29.14 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (36%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

Levante Intense is an early Jo Milano Paris Eau de Parfum from 2019, built around marine freshness, grapefruit and aromatic bay leaf before oakmoss, patchouli, ambergris and guaiac wood create a dry woody base. The Atlas maps its structure to Paco Rabanne Invictus, but Jo Milano gives the profile a greener and more mossy finish.

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense, dupe of Paco Rabanne InvictusThe Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157, dupe of Paco Rabanne Invictus

Comparison

Jo Milano Paris Levante IntenseThe Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
Overall rating6.8/10 · 1 review7.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.5/106.5/10
Projection6.0/106.0/10
Scent accuracy7.5/107.5/10
Value for money7.0/108.5/10
Price£59.14£30
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byPaco Rabanne InvictusPaco Rabanne Invictus

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

Top Notes

  • Sea Notes
  • Grapefruit
  • Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

  • Bay Leaf
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Oakmoss
  • Patchouli

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

Top Notes

  • Marine notes
  • Grapefruit Peel

Heart Notes

  • Bay Leaf

Base Notes

  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli
  • Ambergris

Shared Notes

  • Bay Leaf
  • Ambergris
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense lists Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Oakmoss that The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 does not.

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 lists Marine notes and Grapefruit Peel that Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Marine
  • Oakmoss

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Marine

Both share Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Aquatic, Aromatic, Patchouli and Marine. Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense also lists Oakmoss. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Sweet, Amber and Musky.

Vibes

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sporty
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Sporty
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic

Both share Fresh, Sporty, Modern, Masculine and Aquatic. Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense also lists Clean. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Sweet and Warm.

Occasions

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

  • Signature
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Gym
  • Warm weather

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Travel
  • Everyday
  • Gym
  • Warm weather

Both share Signature, Daytime, Casual, Gym and Warm weather. Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense also lists Spring, Summer and Daily. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Evening, Social, Office, Travel and Everyday.

Performance

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

  • Moderate longevity
  • Versatile

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Versatile
  • Moderate longevity

Both share Moderate longevity and Versatile.

Style lane

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

  • Aromatic aquatic

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Fresh aquatic

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense lists Aromatic aquatic. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 lists Fresh aquatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (6.5/10)
  • Projection: Tie (6.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 (£30)

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 leads on value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity, projection and scent accuracy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense has 1 community review and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense costs £59.14 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 costs £30, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 is £29.14 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 6.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense 6.0 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 6.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is closer to Paco Rabanne Invictus, Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense 7.0 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 8.5 out of 10, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 rates higher.

What notes do Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 share?

They share 4 notes: Bay Leaf, Ambergris, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Daily, Gym and Warm weather. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Travel, Everyday, Gym and Warm weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Paco Rabanne Invictus vs Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense
  • Paco Rabanne Invictus vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

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