1 Million Cologne

In 2008, the house of Paco Rabanne released a scent that became, almost immediately, a worldwide bestseller: 1 Million. To continue the 1 Million saga, there was the launch of a more concentrated version, in 2012, called 1 Million Absolutely Gold, which had fewer notes in its composition and of which little was heard about, here in Brazil. In 2013, the market won 1 Million Intense and in 2014 a commemorative limited edition, called 1 Million $, that brought the original composition of 2008. In April 2015, the company announced this fresh version, made for the summer, called 1 Million Cologne. It contains notes of cardamom, Mandarin orange, citrus nuances, and marine accord, in the output. Then, the heart brings an exotic mix of Juniper and roses, which comes on a base of patchouli, Indian tonka bean, and leather. The concept of the playboy still remains but in a more relaxed manner. 1 Million Cologne is a game of seduction with three steps: a refreshing swim, a touch of exuberance and a dose of disinhibition, to break the ice. And that is exactly how I interpret the fragrance. When it touches the skin, it's refreshing, fruity and juicy. Then, the heart reveals itself as a floral, with a luminous and lush rose that makes of this one the most shareable version of all, which is good news for women who love men's fragrances. Finally, a sexy and sweet base (don't expect to feel the leather), which guarantees success during the conquest. Unfortunately, for reasons of pure prejudice (already established with the entire 1 Million line), I think this cologne will be judged without proper attention. But, in my opinion, it is a wonderful fragrance, which brings the nostalgia of the fruity scents from the 80’s and 90’s, with a special touch that lies in the heart of the fragrance, causing it to break gender barriers, as it is done in the high perfumery. The only negative point that I see is the lack of the characteristic DNA of the line, which bothers me when dealing with flankers. 1 Million Cologne follows the latest trends in the market, which arrive with famous names, bringing products completely distinct. I don't particularly feel any resemblance to the other fragrances of the line. And before you ask me, I can say that the only similarity that I feel with the aroma of Invictus is the fruity accord, with the same mix of Mandarin and marine notes. But it is fast and does not determine the evolution. If we're going to talk about similarities, I think this scent is much more similar to Lacoste L.12.12 Red, within the fruity context. Yet, 1 Million Cologne presents powdery nuances and gives a sensation of bath taken, which grows over time. It exudes very well and lasted for more than 10 hours on my skin. Finally, the bottle shaped like a gold bar was kept but didn't bring the metallic application on the face. Now, the bottle is all glass, with yellow content and a gold lacquered paint inside, which reflects on all the sides, conveying light. I'm sorry for the exclusivity followers, but I loved this launch!

This is great! Much more versatile than the usual One Million in that this is light enough to be easily used in the daytime without causing offence. It's an interesting one, and all the listed notes are easily discernable, especially the rose and the patchouli. I think it's geared towards the warmer months, but it might work in cold weather too. Don't worry that this is stylised as a 'cologne' (in fact it's actually an EdT - it says so on the box) as its beautiful soapy boozy powdery drydown lasts at least as long as, and gives as much projection as many of the best eaux de toilettes on the market! And yes, in my opinion the bottle in actuality looks as lovely as I hoped it would from the pic! UPDATE: In warm/hot weather, performance is not as great as I first thought, turning into a skin scent on me within a couple of hours (makes me wonder whether testers are deliberately made to last longer than the versions that are actually on sale?). Anyway, the bottle is still drop dead gorgeous to me and i think the smell is unique and interesting for a 'freshie'. UPDATE 2: I've been using this in cold weather and the performance is now highly acceptable: 7-8 hours with good projection throughout, especially in the first three hours. Conclusion: For me this is definitely a cold weather fragrance and a bl**dy good one at that.

Fragrance -1 Million Cologne Paco Rabanne Bottle from - 2017 This is a story about a seductive yet elegant,citrusy and a bit spicy rose enchanted with some kind of sea magic with the tender trace of fine leather and a bit moderatly sweet tonka and patchouli. The original 1 Million DNA is there,but he took a bit different approach.I would say a lighter and more charming approach. Longevity - 7/10(7+ hours) Silage/Projection - 7,5/10(moderate projection for the first 2 hours,than sits closer to skin for the duration of the scent's evolution) Weather - For more or less any time of year.Best in spring and summer.I personally wouldn't wear this on a really cold winter days. Versatility - 9/10 Age - 18+ Compliments - 8/10 Scent - 8/10 Main notes according to me - rose,mandarin,sea notes, cardamom,leather,tonka,patchouli. The drydown is moderatly sweet and leathery and I get some -leather,tonka,patchouli and spices. Emotions - seductive,romantic,charming,elegant. Occasion -for more or less any ocasion,perfect for date, romantic evening and night out. You'll get compliments with this one.

There's no arguing that there are many other, and perhaps, better hot weather cologne options one can reach for during the summer months! But, 1 Million Cologne is a very nice summer flanker, and an excellent addition for those that enjoy the original 1 Million. 1 Million Cologne will likely be easier for many people to wear during the hot summer days or nights. Whereas, many people will think the original 1 Million would be to strong/cloying for hot summer wear. 1 Million Cologne simply smells like a lighter, fresher, citrus, floral, and elegant version of 1 Million. (Essentially a water-down version, with reduced emphasis on the spicy notes, and emphasis on the citruses and florals) The good news is, 1 Million Cologne incorporates the same DNA of the original 1 Million, giving 1 Million Cologne the swag and masculinity that many people have come to love from the original 1 Million. Definitely get your nose on 1 Million Cologne, if you enjoy the 1 Million. Especially since 1 Million Cologne can be bought heavily discounted -- $49 or less! Overall: 8.5/10

I don't know much about 80's womens scents like others have mentioned, but what this does smell like to me, is VERY middle eastern. In a good way. Love. That. Rose. For the record, no, this does NOT smell anything like the original 1 Million, except for the rose. This is very clean, leathery rose paired with citrus on top of a soft patchouli base. The fruity-patchouli aspect is quite similar to Invictus, but I'll take this over the original invictus any day. This isn't at all sweet like you'd expect from the Paco Rabanne brand. This is a GREAT choice for a warm day, and 3 sprays will last you 8 hours or more, easily. I really don't know how this one is rated so poorly, or why so many seem to dislike it?! Maybe some of them got fakes? This is a great choice for a summer day. Give it a chance before you judge it, or throw it in the same category as 1 Million. This is absolutely something completely different, and I enjoy it quite a bit!

1 Million Versatile Version Before anything, just for the record: Don't be fooled by the "cologne" word in there. In this one, "COlogne" is just the new fragrance's name, not it's definition. As the box says, this one is an Eau de Toilette as well, like the original. This is not an Eau de Cologne, as many people think. This one is a nice flanker, a not-so-clubbing version of the original, very versatile, you can use it anywhere without being "akwward". Small rooms, a date with your girl, day, night, use it at will! Longevity and sillage are about 60-70% of the original I would say. (just a reminder, those factors are awkwardly huge in the original, too much, sometimes.) The scent itself seems like the original, thought it's noticeable less sweet, which is nice for a change, I think.

1 Million Cologne smells like something Kenzo would have released back in the early 2000's, except this is more potent. I couldn't say which one from Kenzo's collection (one of "l'eau par Kenzo" maybe?) but upon spraying 1MC I immediately had this recollection of me in my uni years spraying kenzo fragrances in the men's fragrances section. After a few minutes some aspects of 1 Millions' original DNA starts to become apparent, but never changing this cologne into something you'd never wear in the summer. Impossible to dislike. If you're in the market to get a bottle of 1 Million Cologne it is still available at some discounters at very affordable prices.

To me this is an aquatic-rose fragrance. I haven't found a lot of rose centered fragrances that I feel are masculine enough for me to enjoy wearing, but his is one of them that I like. It is on the sweet side for sure. The perfumers who crafted this actually worked on the 1 Million fragrance too. Women in my life seem to appreciate this. That is always a plus. I get excellent longevity with good transformation between application and dry-down. For the average man, I'd definitely test this before purchasing unless you are a committed rose fan. This is far superior to 1 Million IMO. Chopshop rating: 8.6/10

A smooth, beautiful, rose, citrus scent that really doesn't smell like anything currently on the market. I really don't get the Invictus vibe at all. For a cologne it lasts longer than most edt's. Yes the rose is fairly prominent, and it does smell a little feminine to me when you smell your skin, yet strangely it leaves a fresh masculine sillage in your wake. No female members of my family think this is feminine but they always think it smells wonderful when I wear it. Lovely light opulent frag that I wear when I want to feel good. It's just a pity it's discontinued.

I managed to find a tester of this for a reasonable price and am VERY happy about it! Easily my favourite from the One Million line, a line that I don't typically care for. It's fresh and clean with a sweetness that isn't too cloying and a surprisingly masculine floral component that improves even more as it dries down. Which brings me to the one setback. It's not much of a performer compared to its brothers in the line. And because it's discontinued, I intend to use this bottle pretty sparingly. Wtf is it with these guys discontinuing their exciting stuff?

Im surprised this has such low marks. This stuff is awesome. I dont really get the invictus comparisons. I also dont know if i pick up a TON of 1 million DNA. To me this is what YSL Ultime is to the YSL line for the 1 Million line. Overall this is my second favorite of the line next to absolutely gold and followed by the original. It also has the best presentation of the entire line you ask me. Longevity isnt the best at around 5-6 hours and it only really projects for the first 2 hours for me but thats okay. A super hidden gem that can be had cheap.

On me it has moderate to soft sillage with 6 to 8 hours longevity and smells like a 80s perfume for women. Its main notes on me were roses and aldehydes (the ocean notes) with leather and tonka notable as a delicious base.I think that it can be used by both men and women, but it skewers more feminine to me (in the less sweet 80s this clearly would be a marketed to women). I loved 1MC on me and as it is relatively cheap now will buy. Don't expect monstrous sillage though, it really is not loud, more like a romantic/seductive scent.

It's unfortunate that this fragrance was discontinued. I would say this is a unisex fragrance, but I wouldn't say it's feminine. Aquatic and clean scent with a sweet rose. Pretty good performance, especially for a freshie. Can be worn year round, but best for warm and hot weather. Sample it for yourself if you can, don't just automatically listen to the negative reviews. Even though it's discontinued, the prices as of this review are still good for this fragrance on ebay. Overall: 8/10

The opening is feminine, but for some reason it just really pleases me. I've never worn the original 1 million, but I'm sure I've smelled it. Citrus, florals and a hint of something dark. Its just one of those smells that you keep wanting to sniff. I wouldn't classify it as artistic, or a masterpiece - but out of all the amouage, boadicea, nasomatto and other niche scents I own - I pull for this one the most. It is what it is. And what it is is good. 7/10

I like your comments, Coppa, except for the "old lady" part. Old ladies do not wear any single perfume en masse, and if they do it is probably Scandal rather than One Million Cologne. And to say that rose is an old lady flower is to reveal a closed mind and nose. And mind you, each second makes you closer to being an old lady/men (curious that is not a similar stigma to old men) as we are all aging.

This is a feminine, rose based fragrance with a touch of citrus, and I love it! It's definitely not a safe blind buy, and I'd go as far as saying you'd need to be fairly secure in your sexuality to pull it off. Personally, I've been searching for a good rosey fragrance for years, and I've finally found it. It smells very similar to the perfume my grandma used to wear.

I just bought the giant 20 oz. 1 Million shower gel. Three sprays of the cologne after my shower and I smell amazingly sweet and fresh all day. I'm reading the original 1 Million has been reformulated. I had the original in 2008 when it first came out. 25 sprays before a club once. Memories. Anyhow is Prive the preferred evening version to the cologne?

It's a great, joyful summer evening scent. No, it is not similar to Invictus, which I hate. It is very smooth with no chemical mess that often destroys designer fragrances. I am surprised how low rate it has. And no, it is not feminine - I would quickly pick it up. Sure, more suitable for younger people, but I am fine with this in my 40ties.

Privé is more a bourbon/tonka take on the original,more muted and alcoholic and sweet but with the sweetness of tonka rather than vanilla in my skin.Cologne on me is rose/leather very different from the original.The tree of them are different scents on my skin, Intense is more like the original.

One of the most amazing scents i ever smelled. wow. the rose is so subtle and integrates like shower gel, Opening is not sweet. Strange beautiful citrus blast. Totally totally gorgeous. In a way reminds me a bit of a more floral Milestone. what an amazing discovery. just wow!