The Golden Secret

I don't know how Christophe Raynaud did it, but he did it. He perfected the idea for Paco Rabanne 1 Million with Antonio Banderas The Golden Secret. As regulars who check out my reviews may know, I don't like traditional 1 Million all that much but The Golden Secret is the PERFECT 1 Million dupe that does everything you got from the original for about one third of the price. I originally thought that of the scent it is a flanker to, Antonio Banderas The Secret was the perfect smell alike but after smelling The Golden Secret, this is a much better one. Somehow despite using apple and green notes over the grapefruit and blood orange citrus notes and NO cinnamon, I get what I get with 1 Million but far less abrasive despite still being strong. It smells so much more strong than The Secret is. The Secret is a little more versatile than The Golden Secret but I happen to think Golden Secret is better. The Secret comes off as Cuba Royal compared to The Golden Secret. I think this is despite there is no cinnamon note, the mix of nutmeg, cumin and pepper in the mid make up the difference. The Golden Secret is perfect for bars, clubs and even dates specifically in fall and winter. It might get a few comments of you wearing 1 Million, but it might stand out at the same time. The scent lasts for about seven hours on me, projecting strong at about six feet at its apex on me for about an hour, before becoming a moderate sillage on me for about two hours. For the scent, it's like a spicy apple cider to my nose which I love. I really notice the mint, apple, nutmeg, cumin, pepper and leather notes. I have to rate The Golden Secret at an 8.1. It is not overly sweet, not too spicy and projects like a pricy cologne despite it being a discount line. I never thought I would give a love to a 1 Million smell alike but I am right now.

It's kinda hard to go on this one without comparing it to Paco Rabanne's 1 Million and I bought this one knowing that it smells like 1M and If the reviewers tell you this smells like 1M, believe them, even the bottle has a gold part!! (I think the bottle looks good tho lol) But I'll do my best to review The Golden Secret as the Antonio Bandera's fragrance that it is. This was launched in 2011 with great notes of Apple and leather you can easily get those notes once you wear this, the scent is great I always thought this smell is awesome and I still think it is, it does feels kinda innocent it's not a loud fragrance, it's not the type of scent that tells everyone you just showed up to the party however it has enough sweetness to attract a lady. I do love this smell I'm not gonna lie, the sillage and projection is moderate is not beast mode so that also means that the longevity is moderate as well, after 2 hours becomes a skin scent and then just disappears. It is a sweet, elegant and smooth scent and if you don't have enough budget to afford a 1M you can easily buy this one or Halloween. It's great choice for somebody who do like the scent but is low on cash. My only cons are the longevity, sillage and it's a clon of another fragrance but other than that I do recommend this fragrance go and buy it if you like the smell and enjoy on winter and fall, on summer doesn't go that well as you may wish to. In my opinion and in my skin: Scent: 8.5/10 (not higher for being a clone lol) Sillage: 6.0 /10 Longevity: 6.5/10 Versatility: 5.0/10 (Use this in cold environment, it works better) Presentation: 8.0 / 10 Recommended: Totally Yes. Go and buy it you'll love it

This is a sexy, elegant and chic. My brother has it and OMG!! I just love it. When you first spray it you def smell LEATHER, pepper and nutmeg, it's so obvious the nutmeg that is. The musk anchors this scent btw. I'm surprised that it wasn't ranked. Maybe because i'm used to musk in my perfumes so i can sniff it out. I smell apple in it too. What even surprises me the most is no one ranked MINT in this, come on people it's saying I'M IN HERE. It's what's giving this perfume this freshness that can't be explained. I actually told my brother when he was testing it that i'm sure it has mint and when i checked it here, there it was. My brother also has 1 million but i've to say that i love this more.....way more. It's silly that people say they're similar yet they can't even make out that it's THE MINT in common >.>

I am more than impressed with this beauty! I had 1 Million a while back and I never thought Id buy another bottle. A friend bought this and explained it's resemblance to 1M, I never believe him (or others on these remarks because I find differences so easily), but this was in a whole different realm of similarity!! I will simply say this is an upgraded version of 1 Million. Someone also mentioned this having elements of Lancome's Hypnose, another I also happen to love, and I do agree very much. Overall, this has gotta be one of my favourites. On me, longevity is beastly and projection was excellent as well, leaving a really nice scent trail behind me. I will keep this as my little secret, or shall I say, my golden secret Hahaha!! =P

Comparing it side by side and experiencing them on skin: 1 Million, 1 Million Intense, Parfum, Cologne, Prive, Lucky, Elixir, and $ (the one's I'm familiar with). Golden Secret is very close to 1 Million Intense to my nose. For those that comment it's a more rounded and balanced take on the original, I agree. And it's because it takes he way of Intense. Weirdly this one has green apple, and I would vote that as the prominent note, but that not also mathces with intense. I think it's the lotus and and patchouli in Intense which the green apple here match. Intense is not very projecting and so you can't complaint about Golden Secret for that. 8/10 for me. The 30oz is always under $10.

Just happened to be in Walgreens shopping and I spotted this on sale. A one ounce bottle for $13.99. I wanted to sample it but there were none open so I bought it blind. This is without a doubt a clone of Paco Rabanne 1 Million. This is a very nice fragrance. It is not as in your face sweet like 1 million. It is more subtle which is what I really like about it. It still reminds me of apple pie when first applied though, which isn't necessarily bad. Longevity is around 5 to 6 hours, not bad. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes sweet fragrances. If you like 1 million but are turned off by how powerful it is you should try this. For $13.99 it was a good buy.

i have this fragrance, and something i can say about it if you are considering buying it is that it is verrrrrrrryyy similar to versace eros. the apple and mint and the woody leather in the end makes them almost like each others clone. if you want something like this, i recommend versace eros, because the golden secret fades in like 2h and the good woody mint apple leather smell ends in like 1h and then i can only smell moss for a full 1h. besides what i have just said, i have recieved a good amount of compliments from girls with this fragrance, but like i said, if you want something like this, i say just go for the eros.

Ok, so, I REALLY like sweet fragrances on men and for me this is perfect: Inoffensive, light, versatile, masculine but sweet. If you like for example Boss The Scent Private Accord or even Boss Bottled, this would be a great cheap option. I really like many Antonio Banderas fragrances. There are some underated jewels and as someone said in the comments, have that "I want to hug someone that wears it" value. Like Blue Seduction or The Golden Secret, I find these are made for cuddly men lol.

Nice affordable cheapie. Moderate sillage and projection. Longevity 3-4hrs. It smells really nice on-air, smells weird if I smell directly on my skin. I'm not a fan of opening, on my skin smell terrible for a few minutes. Blast peppery opening then change to leathery apple sweetness. Not overly sweet. Any occasion. The same perfumer that created 1 million, so maybe you can detect that DNA on this fragrance. Rating: 7.5/10 Worth buy. Price under $15 for 100ml tester bottle

Never got the chance to try 1M (maybe years ago when it was released but can't really remember) but if this is how it smells then i probably love 1M too, lol. Both Black Seduction and this are great fragrances. The Golden Secret smells like sweet apple pie with cinnamon sprinkled on top. Good performance and cheap, you can't go wrong with this one.

Უდაოდ კარგი სუნამოა,ძალიან ლამაზი და სასიამოვნო.ფასში ერთ ერთი საუკეთესო. Ძირითადი ნოტია მწვანე ვაშლი,რომელიც რამდენიმე თვეში ტკბება და მწიფე ტკბილ ვაშლად გადაიქცევა.მიუხედავად დაბალი ფასისა ძალიან ნატურალური არომატია და ქიმიას ვერ იგრძნობთ. Სურნელი-8/10 Ბოთლი 9/10 Ატომაიზერი 8/10 Ხანგრძლივობა6/10 Სილაჟი8/10 Ერთიანობაში8/10

Doesn't smell anything like 1 Million. The first thing I smell is tart apple and a really mellow, fresh mint. Then some warm spices kick in. Then a half hour later it became a nice skin scent. No booze, no patchouli. You can wear this one to work. Its different, sexy, and it doesn't try too hard. Love it.

Scent: 8.5/10 (i love this scent, but it's not something special, but most people likes it.) Sillage: 3 /10 (bit weak) Longevity: 4/10 (3-5 h) ( Versatility: 7/10 (it's okay to use it everywhere, but u have better options) Price: 10 / 10 (I paid 24 eur for 200ml and i think i got more that i hoped).

I almost totally agree with the previous reviewer accept for the fact that I love the smell of this cheappy. I would describe it as a "sweet spice".. suitable for the cool weather (fall/winter) Therfore I give it a 9/10 in my opinion and that's because of the poor Longevity :(

Nice from antonio bandras. Sweet fresh bubblegummy,same vibe with 1 million and 212 vip. Wearable for night and office. Longevity: 7/10 Sillage: 6/10 Projection: 6/10 Buy/try: Buy if you like sweet fragrance

با سلام و ادب وان میلیونی از برند آنتونیو باندراس گرم و شیرین کلاسیک شیرینی اش بی آزار است جذاب و دوست داشتنی مورد علاقه کسانی که از روایح شیرین و گرم لذت می برند وان میلیون با قیمتی ارزانتر با احترام مهرداد

I love this perfume! Guess im gonna hug a man who use this perfume :) Its fresh n spicy, with masculine side, but the longevity is not really well, but for the price, its worth it!

1 Million Vibe in a Good Price. Light, Sweet, and Yummy... Projection, Scent [Sensual and deep], Longevity [6hours] = Good.. 8 of 10. Is it worth it? for me, Yes.

Surprisingly good for the price. Golden Secret is often compared to Cuba Royal. They are similar but Golden Secret smells much better quality

Less "To the Face" version of 1 Million. Where have you been all that time!? What a GOLDEN SECRET. But No More, cause I have found it! Hahaha