Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense vs VURV Auriga Silver

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 VURV Auriga Silver costs £15.99, so VURV Auriga Silver is £43.15 cheaper. They share 8 notes out of 10 distinct notes listed across both (80%). Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense is EDP and listed as masculine, while VURV Auriga Silver is EDP and listed as unisex. 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.

VURV Auriga Silver

VURV Auriga Silver is a woody aquatic eau de parfum built in the fresh sporty lane that Paco Rabanne Invictus made famous, offering the same citrus marine woody structure at a fraction of the designer price.

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense, dupe of Paco Rabanne InvictusVURV Auriga Silver, dupe of Paco Rabanne Invictus

Comparison

Jo Milano Paris Levante IntenseVURV Auriga Silver
Overall rating6.8/10 · 1 review7.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.5/106.5/10
Projection6.0/106.8/10
Scent accuracy7.5/107.5/10
Value for money7.0/108.5/10
Price£59.14£15.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
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

VURV Auriga Silver

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Sea Notes
  • Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

  • Bay Leaf
  • Jasmine Sambac

Base Notes

  • Guaiac Wood
  • Oakmoss
  • Patchouli
  • Ambergris

Shared Notes

  • Sea Notes
  • Grapefruit
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Bay Leaf
  • Ambergris
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Oakmoss
  • Patchouli

8 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense lists Jasmine that VURV Auriga Silver does not.

VURV Auriga Silver lists Jasmine Sambac 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

VURV Auriga Silver

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Aquatic
  • Mossy
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Bitter
  • Green
  • Ozonic
  • Salty
  • Resinous
  • Marine
  • Oriental
  • Oakmoss

Both share Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Aquatic, Aromatic, Patchouli, Marine and Oakmoss. VURV Auriga Silver also lists Sweet, Amber, Floral, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Mossy, Bitter, Green, Ozonic, Salty, Resinous and Oriental.

Vibes

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

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

VURV Auriga Silver

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Sporty
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Aquatic

Both share Fresh, Clean, Sporty, Modern, Masculine and Aquatic. VURV Auriga Silver also lists Sweet, Warm, Gourmand and Oriental.

Occasions

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

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

VURV Auriga Silver

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Summer
  • Everyday
  • Gym
  • Warm weather
  • Weekend

Both share Signature, Daytime, Casual, Summer, Gym and Warm weather. Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense also lists Spring and Daily. VURV Auriga Silver also lists Evening, Office, Everyday and Weekend.

Performance

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

  • Moderate longevity
  • Versatile

VURV Auriga Silver

  • Strong projection
  • Moderate to strong

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense lists Moderate longevity and Versatile. VURV Auriga Silver lists Strong projection and Moderate to strong.

Style lane

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense

  • Aromatic aquatic

VURV Auriga Silver

  • Fresh woody

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense lists Aromatic aquatic. VURV Auriga Silver lists Fresh woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (6.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins VURV Auriga Silver (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins VURV Auriga Silver (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins VURV Auriga Silver (£15.99)

VURV Auriga Silver leads on projection, value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity and scent accuracy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense has 1 community review and VURV Auriga Silver has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense or VURV Auriga Silver?

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense costs £59.14 and VURV Auriga Silver costs £15.99, so VURV Auriga Silver is £43.15 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense or VURV Auriga Silver?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and VURV Auriga Silver 6.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense or VURV Auriga Silver?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense 6.0 out of 10 for projection and VURV Auriga Silver 6.8 out of 10, so VURV Auriga Silver rates higher.

Which is closer to Paco Rabanne Invictus, Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense or VURV Auriga Silver?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and VURV Auriga Silver 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense or VURV Auriga Silver?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense 7.0 out of 10 for value for money and VURV Auriga Silver 8.5 out of 10, so VURV Auriga Silver rates higher.

What notes do Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense and VURV Auriga Silver share?

They share 8 notes: Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bay Leaf, Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense and VURV Auriga Silver?

Jo Milano Paris Levante Intense is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Daily, Gym and Warm weather. VURV Auriga Silver is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Office, Summer, Everyday, Gym, Warm weather and Weekend.

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 VURV Auriga Silver

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