Jo Milano Paris Saudi King 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 Saudi King costs £66.54 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 costs £30, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 is £36.54 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 Saudi King

Saudi King is a masculine Eau de Parfum from Jo Milano Paris built around mandarin orange, sea notes and grapefruit over jasmine and bay leaf before patchouli, ambergris, oakmoss and guaiac wood form the base. It belongs to the 786 Collection and is mapped in the Atlas to Paco Rabanne Invictus, with some specialist sellers narrowing the comparison to Invictus Aqua.

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King, dupe of Paco Rabanne InvictusThe Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157, dupe of Paco Rabanne Invictus

Comparison

Jo Milano Paris Saudi KingThe Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
Overall rating7.4/10 · 1 review7.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.5/10
Projection7.0/106.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.5/10
Value for money7.0/108.5/10
Price£66.54£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 Saudi King

Top Notes

  • Mandarin Orange
  • Sea Notes
  • Grapefruit

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Bay Leaf

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Ambergris
  • Oakmoss
  • Guaiac Wood

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
  • Patchouli
  • Ambergris
  • Guaiac Wood

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King lists Mandarin Orange, Sea Notes, Grapefruit, 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 Saudi King does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Aromatic
  • Mossy
  • Marine
  • Oakmoss

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

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

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

Vibes

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

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

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 Saudi King also lists Clean and Confident. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Sweet and Warm.

Occasions

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

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

Performance

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

  • Long lasting
  • Versatile

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Versatile
  • Moderate longevity

Both share Versatile. Jo Milano Paris Saudi King also lists Long lasting. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Moderate longevity.

Style lane

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

  • Aromatic aquatic

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Fresh aquatic

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

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Jo Milano Paris Saudi King (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Jo Milano Paris Saudi King (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Jo Milano Paris Saudi King (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 (£30)

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 leads on value for money and lower price.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King costs £66.54 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 costs £30, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 is £36.54 cheaper.

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

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Saudi King 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 6.5 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Saudi King rates higher.

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

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Saudi King 7.0 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 6.0 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Saudi King rates higher.

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

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Saudi King 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 7.5 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Saudi King rates higher.

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

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Saudi King 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 Saudi King and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 share?

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

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

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Casual, Office, 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 Saudi King
  • Paco Rabanne Invictus vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

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