Quick answer: Conquer is the more refined of the two: bergamot, ginger and cardamom over orris and orange blossom, with patchouli, amber and vanilla. Invade is sweeter and spicier: pink pepper, lavender and juniper over cinnamon bark and caramel, with amber, vanilla and dry woods. Both are strong scents for men for autumn and winter.
Conquer and Invade are the two warm, strong scents in the For Him collection. Both end on amber and vanilla, but they get there in different ways.
Conquer vs Invade at a glance
| Conquer | Invade | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Citrus, Woody & Vanilla | Woody & Vanilla |
| For | For Him | For Him |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Intensity | Strong | Strong |
| Seasons | Autumn, Winter | Autumn, Winter |
| Occasions | Daily, Evening, Work | Daily, Evening |
| Top notes | Bergamot, Ginger, Cardamom | Pink Pepper, Lavender Absolute, Juniper |
| Heart notes | Orris, Orange Blossom | Cashmeran, Cinnamon Bark, Caramel |
| Base notes | Patchouli, Musk, Modern Amber, Vanilla | Amber, Madagascar Vanilla, Drywoods |
| Sizes | 50 ml / 100 ml | 50 ml |
| Rating* | 5.0 / 5 (3 reviews) | Not enough reviews yet |
*Verified reviews at the time of writing.
What they have in common
Both share amber and vanilla in their note pyramids. Both are strong extraits de parfum for men, listed for autumn and winter and for daily wear and evenings.
How Conquer and Invade differ
Conquer opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, ginger and cardamom, then turns powdery and elegant with orris and orange blossom. Patchouli, musk, modern amber and vanilla make the base.
Invade (a collaboration with SetiawanAde) opens aromatic with pink pepper, lavender absolute and juniper, then goes sweet with cashmeran, cinnamon bark and caramel. The base is amber, Madagascar vanilla and dry woods.
Conquer is also listed for work and comes in 50 and 100 ml; Invade comes in 50 ml.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Mykonos Conquer if you want a refined, versatile warm scent you can also wear to the office.
- Choose Mykonos Invade if you want a sweeter, spicier scent for evenings.
Want more detail? Read the full Conquer guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which is sweeter?
Invade, with caramel and cinnamon bark.
Which is better for the office?
Conquer, which is listed for work. Use one spray.