1 Million by Rabanne is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. 1 Million was launched in 2008. 1 Million was created by Christophe Raynaud, Olivier Pescheux and Michel Girard. Top notes are Blood Mandarin, Grapefruit and Mint; middle notes are Cinnamon, Spicy Notes and Rose; base notes are Amber, Leather, Woody Notes and Indian Patchouli. The house of Paco Rabanne's fragrance for men is announced as a fresh and sensual blend of notes, with glittery shine of gold, for which creator Paco Rabanne says the following: "In all civilizations and religions gold has always managed to seduce people". Gold is all around us: in architecture, design, jewelry, clothes, accessories, fashion...It is noticeable and respected worldwide and it possesses divine notes. The bottle of this edition for men is created in golden nuances. It represents power, wealth, luxury, durability...The perfume was inspired by Paco Rabanne's metallic fashion and created in cooperation with three famous noses for perfumes, Christophe Raynaud, Olivier Pescheux and Michel Girard, who mixed this year's edition from the notes of sparkling grapefruit, red orange, mint, rose, cinnamon, spices, blond leather, blond wood, patchouli and amber.The perfume is available in the amount of 50 and 100 ml, as an edt and with accompanying body care products. 1 Million arrived in August 2008.1 Million 18 Carats is a LUXE edition that captures with its provocative notes, only for the privileged buyers. The package is very luxurious, made of golden body with a diamond crown. Each bottle is separately numerated and the edition is limited. The outer package – a case that holds a golden lever, is created by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence.Let us remind you of the fragrant composition: the perfumers behind it are Christophe Raynaud, Olivier Pescheux and Michel Girard, and the notes are: sexy blood orange, grapefruit, cinnamon, mint, rose, spices, light leather, white wood, patchouli and amber. The new bottle of 1 Million 18 carats is available in 100 ml and it can be re-filed with the perfume.
Performance
How it actually wears
Community-sourced scores on a 0-10 scale, plus the character spectrum.
8.2
Longevity
~8 hrs
2.5
Compliment factor
Polarizing
6.8
Sillage
CharacterLeans masculine
FeminineUnisexMasculine
When to wear it
Seasons & occasions
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Best seasons
WinterBest match
AutumnAlso great
SpringWorks well
SummerLight option
Best occasions
EveningBest match
PartyAlso great
Time of day
Day & night
Leans evening
Community verdict
What the community says
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What people love
Warm and comforting scent
Exceptional projection and beast-mode sillage
Excellent longevity
Confident and flirty party atmosphere
Reasonably priced
Groundbreaking DNA that defined an era
Worth knowing
Overly popular
Highly recognizable and heavily imitated
Potentially cloying or nauseating if overapplied
Polarizing and flashy gold bar bottle
Requires careful application to avoid offensiveness
Often considered a juvenile clubbing scent
3.6
/ 5
Mostly Safe
Sample recommended
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