The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 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
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 costs £30 and VURV Auriga Silver costs £15.99, so VURV Auriga Silver is £14.01 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (36%). The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 is EDP and listed as masculine, while VURV Auriga Silver is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.
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.
Comparison
| The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 | VURV Auriga Silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.0/10 · 1 review | 7.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Projection | 6.0/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £30 | £15.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Paco Rabanne Invictus | Paco Rabanne Invictus |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
VURV Auriga Silver
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
4 shared notes.
How the notes differ
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 lists Marine notes and Grapefruit Peel that VURV Auriga Silver does not.
VURV Auriga Silver lists Grapefruit, Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac and Oakmoss that The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
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 Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aquatic, Aromatic, Patchouli and Marine. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Musky. VURV Auriga Silver also lists Floral, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Mossy, Bitter, Green, Ozonic, Salty, Resinous, Oriental and Oakmoss.
Vibes
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
VURV Auriga Silver
Both share Fresh, Sweet, Warm, Modern, Sporty, Masculine and Aquatic. VURV Auriga Silver also lists Clean, Gourmand and Oriental.
Occasions
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
VURV Auriga Silver
Both share Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Office, Everyday, Gym and Warm weather. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 also lists Social and Travel. VURV Auriga Silver also lists Summer and Weekend.
Performance
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
VURV Auriga Silver
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 lists Versatile and Moderate longevity. VURV Auriga Silver lists Strong projection and Moderate to strong.
Style lane
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
VURV Auriga Silver
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 lists Fresh 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: Tie (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins VURV Auriga Silver (£15.99)
VURV Auriga Silver leads on projection and lower price. They are level on longevity, scent accuracy and value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 has 1 community review and VURV Auriga Silver has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 or VURV Auriga Silver?
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 costs £30 and VURV Auriga Silver costs £15.99, so VURV Auriga Silver is £14.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 or VURV Auriga Silver?
Atlas ratings give The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and VURV Auriga Silver 6.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 or VURV Auriga Silver?
Atlas ratings give The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 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, The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 or VURV Auriga Silver?
Atlas ratings give The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 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, The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 or VURV Auriga Silver?
Atlas ratings give The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and VURV Auriga Silver 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 and VURV Auriga Silver share?
They share 4 notes: Bay Leaf, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Ambergris.
Which occasions suit The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 and VURV Auriga Silver?
The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Travel, Everyday, 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 The Essence Vault Inspired by Invictus, 157
- Paco Rabanne Invictus vs VURV Auriga Silver