Mykonos Blaze 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

Mykonos Blaze costs £29.99 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 costs £30, so Mykonos Blaze is £0.01 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (36%). Mykonos Blaze is EDT and listed as masculine, while The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.

Mykonos Blaze

Blaze is a masculine Eau de Toilette from the Mykonos OG Collection, opening with marine notes, grapefruit and mandarin orange before bay leaf and jasmine lead into guaiac wood, ambergris, oakmoss and patchouli. The note structure and community comparisons place it firmly in the Paco Rabanne Invictus style of fresh aquatic masculines.

Mykonos Blaze, dupe of Paco Rabanne InvictusThe Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157, dupe of Paco Rabanne Invictus

Comparison

Mykonos BlazeThe Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
Overall rating6.8/10 · 1 review7.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.0/106.5/10
Projection6.5/106.0/10
Scent accuracy7.5/107.5/10
Value for money7.0/108.5/10
Price£29.99£30
ConcentrationEDTEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byPaco Rabanne InvictusPaco Rabanne Invictus

Notes Comparison

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

Mykonos Blaze

Top Notes

  • Marine Notes
  • Grapefruit
  • Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

  • Bay Leaf
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Gaiac Wood
  • Ambergris
  • 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

  • Marine Notes
  • Bay Leaf
  • Ambergris
  • Patchouli

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Mykonos Blaze lists Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Gaiac Wood and Oakmoss that The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 does not.

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 lists Grapefruit Peel and Guaiac Wood that Mykonos Blaze does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Mykonos Blaze

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Earthy
  • Aquatic
  • Mossy
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Salty
  • Fresh spicy
  • Marine
  • Oakmoss
  • Spicy

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, Patchouli and Marine. Mykonos Blaze also lists Earthy, Mossy, Salty, Fresh spicy, Oakmoss and Spicy. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Sweet and Musky.

Vibes

Mykonos Blaze

  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Sporty
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

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

Both share Fresh, Warm, Sporty, Masculine and Aquatic. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Sweet and Modern.

Occasions

Mykonos Blaze

  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Gym
  • Warm weather

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

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

Both share Social, Daytime, Casual, Gym and Warm weather. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Signature, Evening, Office, Travel and Everyday.

Performance

Mykonos Blaze

  • Moderate longevity
  • Light to moderate

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Versatile
  • Moderate longevity

Both share Moderate longevity. Mykonos Blaze also lists Light to moderate. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Versatile.

Style lane

Mykonos Blaze

  • Fresh aquatic

The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

  • Fresh aquatic

Both share Fresh aquatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 (6.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Mykonos Blaze (6.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Mykonos Blaze (£29.99)

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

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Mykonos Blaze has 1 community review and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Mykonos Blaze or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Mykonos Blaze costs £29.99 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 costs £30, so Mykonos Blaze is £0.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Mykonos Blaze or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Mykonos Blaze 6.0 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 6.5 out of 10, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 rates higher.

Which projects more, Mykonos Blaze or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Mykonos Blaze 6.5 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 6.0 out of 10, so Mykonos Blaze rates higher.

Which is closer to Paco Rabanne Invictus, Mykonos Blaze or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Mykonos Blaze 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, Mykonos Blaze or The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Atlas ratings give Mykonos Blaze 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 Mykonos Blaze and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 share?

They share 4 notes: Marine Notes, Bay Leaf, Ambergris and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Mykonos Blaze and The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157?

Mykonos Blaze is tagged for Social, Daytime, Casual, 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 Mykonos Blaze
  • Paco Rabanne Invictus vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157

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