Description
In 2008 Paco Rabanne presented masculine fragrance 1 Million that soon became extremely popular. Flankers like 1 Million Absolutely Gold in 2012 and 1 Million Intense in 2013, as well as limited edition packaging 1 Million $, were made for the many fans of the fragrance.
All those who found the original to be too heavy might like the new version 1 Million Cologne, coming out in summer 2015. The scent is fresher and more energetic, seductive and charming. It supposes to be fun. Opening with marine notes, citrus cocktail of mandarin and cardamom, it mixes floral notes of rose with juniper berries in the heart. The base consists of patchouli, tonka bean and leather.
The bottle retains the form of a gold bar. This time it is transparent, expressing the lighter character of the fragrance. The face of the perfume is model Sean O’Pry.
The fragrance is available as 75 and 125 ml Eau de Toilette.
1 Million Cologne was created by Olivier Pescheux and Michel Girard.
radon4eg89 – :
This is a great perfume..one of my fevorites for spring and summer..very flowery scent not for every one probobly and not a topical cologne type of scent its not light and cytrusy/aquatic..its havy and flowery with great projection and lasting power just as its big brother 1 million..I am getting tons of compliments wearing this and whats most importent I do enjoy it…10/10 from me hopefully will not be discontinued as its not a popular fragrances.
Sgerhjggh – :
Nothing to do … Of the 1 million line there is nothing that strikes me. The positive thing about this colony is that it moves away from being sweet that characterizes all its other brothers but speaking of fragrance we are not right. The initial impact with the rose is more than welcome on my skin but when the mandarin and the marine notes, this colony loses its personality and seems to want to say nothing. The noses of this perfume have demanded so much but sometimes a project that seems perfect, may not succeed.
A motto: “Whoever wants too much, nothing gets”
palking – :
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.
киса катюша – :
This is a Nonsense cologne, just like Invictus. It gives me headache
prime – :
@socorrosouza I have edited my message because I don’t want to be misunderstood. I meant I understand why people say it smells like old lady. It’s because of the prominent rose opening note that is widely used in classic perfumes. By the way, old ladies tend to smell very floral and very good. 😉 I have nothing against old people, it’s just a common used phrase to describe a very classic dated scent. The same goes for “grandpa” scents. My biggest respects to the elder! See you around!
yym703Unlogrere – :
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.
димарик – :
The opening is basically rose. I understand the old woman references. Later it develops into a fresh floral, very feminine. In the drydown it is very similar to L’homme from YSL. A fresh scent, very airy in general. Unisex. People say that if you like the original you will like this one. To me it’s nothing like the original. Certainly for summer. It doesn’t smell bad at all but it’s not for me. Selling it.
diuverbu – :
Wore this on a successful date last night. It’s a good, serviceable fragrance that gets some usage in my rotation. Definitely a summer time scent that has some personality and not your typical aquatic. Picture a summer time version of 1 million.
Scent: rose, water, and citrus all mixed together with the Tonka, orange DNA present.
Performance: the date said she noticed it when we 1st met, but had to lean in close to me at the 4 hour mark towards the end of the night. It’s ok, nothing strong, typical designer edt.
Season: summer, but I will rock this in the evening and night.
3/5
koctya-mamonov – :
This is a nice spring/summer flanker to the original. Though it say cologne it is still a EDT. Think being discontinued, as I just got mine for $19.99 at shoppers…lady said because she believes it’s being discontinued..great buy.
obero – :
got my full 125ml bottle second hand from a guy that never used it at all. the best $25 bucks I have spent in a long time. This stuff is wonderful. If you like the original I am sure you will like this for the hot weather. I am a very happy man. 8.5 out of 10 for me. I would like a EDT of this. I just love the way it smells on me.
Хитрожопик – :
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
dvn964Diobtetty – :
I finally tried this in Macy’s a month ago in Macy’s but because I didn’t expect much I didn’t really spray it but a squirt got on my finger. Well, when I sprayed it I paused and was wondering could this fantastic smell have come from 1 million cologne or Invictus intense or aqua that I just sprayed prior to? I couldn’t decide. I finally went back to respray a couple days ago and sure enough, this was a big wow in the opening for me with the citrus and sea notes which are present for awhile. It then eases into a nice floral citrus blend!! Awesome. I decided then I must buy it. I can’t wait until I get the bottle for a full wearing. This definitely comes across at the beginning with an awesome citrus blast with 1 million DNA, making me believe this is more of an aqua flanker. Anyway, this is a thumbs up for me. This is a good interpretation of the original, this is how flankers should be. Happy Sniffing folks.
Update: This is one of my favorites. I have decided to buy the rest of the 1 million series and another bottle of this as back up. This is some good shit and a major GO with compliments and very good performance.
zubr217 – :
If you love Invictus Aqua, you can easily substitute with this. I have a bottle of Cologne and a vial sample of IA. They are so close, it’s comical. Buy whichever one is cheapest and you’re set.
kissmiss6 – :
This felt like it was made of cloves. I am surprised to see the ingredient list when smelling this one. As a flanker, not really impressed. One Million is much more sexy and appealing, by far…
Gizakyve – :
It’s a great juice. Literally. Warmish flowery juicy fruit bathing in slight spice. Not overpowering, yet strength in the fragrance. 3 sprays is perfect in cold weather..
Gorbiciarnida – :
Scored the large bottle at Marshalls for $49. There is alot happening in this fragrance.
It took a long while for me to get used to it. I smell alot of different flowers in this. I also smell spice. It’s very charming once you get used to it. It could be pulled off as being manly. Although I could see this being a unisex fragrance. It is powerful even though it is supposed to be designed as a lighter cologne. For me I only use 2 sprays or maybe 3 in very cold winter weather. I would not recommend to use this in hot weather. Lasts long..
fansu – :
WHAT? Smells like a MAN!
woj315InsuffBooni – :
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.
UntodoMom – :
1 Million Cologne is a fragrance that has nothing to do with the original 1 Million. This one is more mature and that cleanliness from the rose note, resembles me the top notes of Kouros. It’s very funny cause these 2 perfumers had made the Silver version of Kouros which is more simillar to 1 Million than this one. Again, this has a fresh clean-beach-y vibe going on but i prefer the Kouros Silver because is more appealing and more contemporany. This one i recomend for a guy that wants to kinda smell like Kouros but more toned down and more fresh. I give this one a 6/10.
godstoutt – :
I am a woman and I love to spray it on myself in shop. I am glad someone notices similarity with Beach Walk. This is beautiful scent for the resort without any additional fuss. I could wear for beach because of sea and sun tan lotion notes and I could wear for night because of warm rose and tonka bean in the dry down.
dombay7e – :
I haven’t tried the original 1 Million but decided to give this cologne version a try. It does open up with a mature female scent vibe. I don’t smell rose specifically but it’s floral. This would normally be an instant dealbreaker for me but for some reason I really like this one. Performance is good and it’s light enough to work on a warm day. This would be a bad one to overspray, you’d come off as old lady with choking perfume.
Definitely a unique fresh floral option that you’re either going to love or hate. Not a safe blind buy.
Edit: This is one of those rare scents that I love sometimes I wear it and hate it other times. Some days there’s instant regret when I spray it on.
Андрей2011 – :
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.
xraycat – :
I blind bought this at Marshall’s because i admittedly kind of love the original 1 million. I thought it would have some resemblance but maybe be just a little different…so what the hell right? No. This smells like my Grandmother circa 1992 after church chatting with her friends. I honestly do not know what they were thinking here. I truly believe they could re-bottle this stuff and sell it to old ladies. Perhaps a younger female could get away with this if they spray it lightly but i wouldn’t risk it and i wouldn’t let my girlfriend try it.
Dihlofos – :
Initial blast is pretty good, then….. Its like an old lady that threw on a cheap powder bomb perfume while eating applesauce sprinkled with cinnamon. If we’re being honest.
Ethigecinee – :
I bought this, but i don’t know why:D I don’t know really that I like this smell or not. Not like the original 1 million, not sweet, fresh but has own depth, more serious, rose-juniper-citrus the main notes which I can smell, I find it little bit feminine. I think it doesn’t smell cheap…
Elvise – :
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.
dimon.aik – :
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?
ballon61 – :
1 million cologne and 212 men nyc(since 1999) is the king summer scents in my collection! 1 million cologne is my favourite and I believe in this time this cologne is the most interesting summer scent in the market! I wish never discontinued! and reformulated…
hinya – :
One of the best summer fragrances and my favourite from PR, very unique. I strongly recommend it
ярик – :
This is my second review. One beyond a simple Sephora smell test.
Rather than “blind buying” Paco Rabbane 1 Million Cologne I bought a sample sprayer off of eBay. I find 1 Million Cologne to be an aqua mix of the best parts of 1 Million flankers to that point including: citruses, rose (which is part of the reason I hate the original), leather and patchouli. It is nowhere as harsh as the original (as I mentioned in the previous Sephora smell test review) and it is a lighter scent (something I mentioned with the same review.) This seems to be the Dior Homme Eau or Dior Homme Cologne to 1 Million. I know, Of course it is the Dior Homme Cologne of 1 Million, the title is 1 Million Cologne. That said, the comparison fits.
I get lots of citrus. In fact it is similar to the citrus opening of Sean John’s 3 AM besides the tonic water that seeps in from the base with 3 AM. The ironic thing is both of these scents did come out about the same time with the same after-party themeing as 1 Million Cologne. 1 Million Cologne went with a straight after-party theme while 3 AM went with the “take me back to your place” theme. However, 1 Million Cologne is a far better peformer. Itt lasts longer in both projection and performance wise. I have 3 AM and honestly besides close encounters, I have to say 1 Million Cologne is far better than 3 AM. That said, I do not notice the comparisons to other cheapies like Deep Energy and Pitbull Man in 1 Million Cologne that I do in 3 AM.
1 Million Cologne gives you a nice projecting light pleasing scent that lasts about eight hours. I sprayed it on at 12:30 and still smell the base of it past 8:00 PM. 1 Million Cologne offers strong projection for about an hour and a half and another hour of a foot away, before becoming a skin scent. 1 Million Cologne is a good work, casual scent or an active date scent rather than it being a club banger like most 1 Million or even a date scent like 3 AM. Then again, maybe this could be a date scent but unless your date likes 1 Million and think it isn’t “the brother/ex” scent.
1 Million Cologne is my second favorite 1 Million line release to 1 Million Prive. I rate 1 Million Cologne a 7.6 but I don’t think I will buy a bottle too fast due to bills I have unless I find a great deal and have extra money.
vfi073intitytek – :
I bought this after swapping the original 1 million which was far too common here, smelt good on a lot of people but sickly and rancid on me.
I must say Paco Rabanne have got no imagination because the cologne is a completely different fragrance which, in my opinion should have had a different name and different bottle!
A citrus to begin with including a light floral note.After an hour the smoothness and the leather aspects shine through.
Office or dinner party safe and personally don’t think it could offend anyone.
Lasting power a good 4 hrs on my dry skin.
Value for money and quite unique.
Think it will become a favourite of mine.
My rating on quality v price is a good 4 out of 5.
mkhitar78 – :
Don’t let the feminine first spray put you off
this is a stunning scent.
It changes quite a lot and lingers for days on clothes.
Its mostly fresh florals, a hint of citrus and leather.
One of the best florals for men, that i have tried so far.
ot0do100 – :
I bought the wrong bottle.
But lets do the review.
It’s a aqua flanker of the first one.
DOn’t waste your money….
$4.2 oz bottle, $38.00
Willing to trade.
last about 4 to 6 hours.
Sillage is a foot and a half.
Yeah?
Would i buy this again no!
шме-l – :
Just bought this today. Really love the citrusy rosy scents. But it wont last like other 1 millions. Totally different scents
Meujy437InsuffBooni – :
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!
Keydayovada – :
This fragrance performs well, but smells like an 80’s powerhouse perfume bottle for women like red door, white diamonds etc..I wasn’t expecting something like this. Very long into the dry down you get whiffs of the original dna but the feminine rose overpowers too strongly. This flanker is a completely different fragrance you would never be able to tell it has a place in the line. I thought someone would ask why i was wearing an old lady’s perfume
global4e – :
$49.99 Blind Buy from T.J. Maxx and $49.99 down the TOILET. Oh and there’s that melted plastic smell that’s in like 20,000 men’s fragrances in the dry-down. Horrible. The original is not that bad- but this STINKS
Sa shu – :
The following is from a smell test at Sephora: This was a fresh take on the 1 Million scent. It in a way was Invictusing up Million. What I mean by that it is making it more daytime acceptable and less of a cinna-bomb like the original. It takes all the good of 1 Million and slowly tames it down while giving it a more fruity and acceptable open. Smelt good on one of those pieces of smell paper at Sephora but I have to wonder if it works with me on skin. Maybe someday I’ll find a reasonably priced tester to well, test.
SergeiDanilenko – :
Adore the bottle ..looks so classy in my collection (no more cp3o star wars) ..the smell is gorgeous too ..a fresher version of one million with added citrus and marine and I detect the rose element more in this which gives it a fancy dandy feel (hamman bouquet) ..already had a compliment from my girlfriend and a female work collegue. Great performance and not overly priced ..for me this has replaced 1 million completely , it’s nice to see an evolution of a fragrance going in a more positive direction rather than a synthetic weak mess as so many do , invictus aqua also achieves simular positives. If the original 1 million is the godfather then this the godfather part 2. My favorite find of 2016 although I’ve yet to try prive version. With all these flankers it’s easy to become skeptical of marketing but like a*men , paco rabanne have taken a tried and trusted product and twisted it superbly.
gonubesa – :
I do not like this, the original 1 million everyone wears is much better. This smells like a really really old perfume that is all floral/rose. This was a blind buy and I will be giving it away or something, it stinks.
wocypehypy – :
1 Million cologne is a refreshing version of the traditional.
The focus here is the famous DNA but without the touch amber/leathery chord, or was well diminished in here.
What predominates is almost the citrus fruity chord combined with rose, which gives a delicate touch and is well combined here, much less synthetic and spicy, and principal, more versatile, with consistency of Eau de Toillete which is even better for everyone who wants a version 1 Million for spring and summer, and to me, better than all the line.
Rating: 8-8,5/10
NAG – :
Three weeks ago, i tested this, but chose to buy something else. Yesterday, I went back to the store and saw my sales associate (he always gives me the best deals + he’s cute)so I tried it for the second time, but because they have a “father’s day” promo, I decided to get it.
As soon as I got home, I sprayed it on my wrist and couldn’t stop smelling it. I love its floral/fresh scent, men and women can wear this. It’s not as sweet as the original 1 million and the good thing about this fragrance is that you can wear it all day (I’m wearing it now at home). I also find the bottle more luxurious looking that the original one. This has become one of my favorites in my fragrance collection.
ЮлияГерсу – :
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.
mity0306 – :
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.
alexmei07 – :
I deleted my previous review after buying this and becoming more familiar. At first, I didn’t think that I really liked it, but there was something about that just really draws me in. The rose is not harsh or sharp at all (it is mellowed out by the sweetness, soapiness, and citrus). The soap is most prominent in the first few minutes, but remains in the background for the duration of the scent (easily surpassing 8 hours, even when it’s cold). Maybe there is something vintage inspired about this, especially the leather, patchouli, and rose, but it still is very appropriate for a younger crowd.
Personally, I find the original scent to be a little out of balance and lacking in versatility, I think that this flanker is definitely better, and it still definitely related. This is probably less masculine, but I don’t think it really toes the line, especially for a rose scent.
This is really a wonderful scent, versatile, pleasant, and suitable for a wide range of people. It may not be the best blind buy, but it is available at many stores. I think this is more appealing than the original, and is definitely something that should be tried!
serrrj – :
I just blind bought this fragrance. For now, i did a mistake. I don’t like the scent. I don’t see the similarities with Invictus and One million. I don’t understand, it’s not for the summer, it’s not fresh and fruity. I think this fragrance is better for fall or winter. It remember me the 80’s fragrances.
I smell (i think) rose and leather. The first time i tried, i tought it was a women version.
You will laugh, but the top notes remember me Chanel # 5 (for women).
Niki_For – :
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
рутулес – :
K1 – When and where did you purchase your bottle ?
My bottle has superb performance. Remember me ? I am the guy littering all the threads with complaints about fragrances with piss poor performance. Unless things have changed since last summer this one is a WINNER.
Shartparror – :
I really like this one.
To my nose, I feel a watered down version of the original one million but sea water was used and citruses are squeezed into the mix.
TsunaNii – :
Nothing interesting or noteworthy in it.
A very familiar and common scent found in many other perfumes. A cloyingly synthetic sweet smell…
I can’t understand why Paco insists on producing one million series and its ridiculous flankers in huge numbers? It seems they don’t want to stop introducing cheap flankers of one million…
Try to focus on something new and unique dear Paco!
یعنی اینقدر کار بی ارزش و بیخودی هست که اصلا دستم به سمت و سوی نوشتن در موردش نمی رفت.
اختصارا عرض کنم کاری است با یک تم بسیار تکراری، گرم و شیرین با اون بوی مصنوعی سردرد آور. هیچ چیز خاصی نداره که بخوام توضیح بدم یا تعریف کنم ازش.
پاکو رابان گویا دست از سر وان میلیون بر نمیداره و دوست داره هر سال یه فلنکر جدید و بی خود ازش ارائه بده. من جای پاکو بودم روی تولید یک کار جدید و منحصر به فرد متمرکز می شدم
همچنین اگر جای پاکو بودم بجای دیسی کردن یه سری شاهکارهای قدیمیه این برند مثل لا نویی زنانه و کالاندر، این سری وان میلیون ها رو دی سی می کردم
Griediaalcoli – :
I really like this one. Its fresh and clean and sorta safe at the same time. It has that body wash feeling to it, but I like those kinds of scents.
The projection and longevity is not like the original obviously, but I do think this will give a solid 6-8 hours.
Overall I think this is a solid release from Paco Rabanne. And even if you hate One Million, this one is still worth at least a try.
Barro2012 – :
Reminds me of Armani Diamonds in some way. A fruity citrus with a playful attitude and just a little stank. Enough for it to sit heavy on the skin. I don’t know what the sillage or performance is like at this point but the SMELL isn’t bad.
It is sweet as other’s have mentioned and can come off as a tad feminine but like Armani Diamonds I would describe it as Sweet Masculine. Maybe not the right choice for every guy but definitely would work for the *right guy.
I tried the original many years ago and was not impressed. This one is decent. The SA’s threw in a few samples of it with my purchase of another fragrance (Code Special Blend). I will definitely do a full wearing on this at least for one day to see where it goes.
Just a tad soapy after the first 30 minutes. I prefer the sharper opening.
* Worth Sampling IMO
ballu149 – :
This cologne & discontinued le male cologne and aqua di parma Essenza in my opinion is the best summer men scents!
Litsvin – :
I’m soooo in love with this scent..Can’t tell if I want the Intense version or the Cologne,,what the Hell let’s do both.
Vestnik713 – :
In 2008, the house of Paco Rabanne released a scent that became, almost immediately, a worldwide best seller: 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 less 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 the 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 as 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!
salto – :
Smells nice like another reviewer posted it does smell a tad bit like invictus mixed with one million but lighter this for me is good I’m more into this one than the original I’m not a fan of heavy sweet fragrances but imo although this is a light scent it still can be worn year round not like the original can only be worn during cool weather the cologne version does kind of remind of some shampoo or hairspray that my girl use but I still like it though I haven’t bought it yet but I’ll eventually get around to it for the time being this gets a like and 7/10 imo better than the original it’s smoother not as loud or obnoxious
Урядник – :
PLEASE CHECK MY REVIEW OF THE ORIGINAL!
This is what happens when a house over markets. They blasted the media with ads until it was popular. Following its budding popularity they created three reformulations in three years. At this point can they just say “Give us your Money”
Here’s how it works: Take an original bottle and pour out half. Now add water. Seriously go to a faucet turn the nob and fill it back up with water. You might also want to throw some juniper in there just for kicks. There you have it, you have just created a fragrance that you can market as NEW! Enjoy!
If you own the original: Spray generously then find your most aquatic fragrance and spray over it. Mix it and you should pretty much come to the same lazy conclusion.
BOTTOM LINE: If you absolutely must