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gosha10 – :
thinner copy of one million by much lower price of course. affordable, nice bottle. moderate longevity and cover. not a great one but good perfume overall.
apost011 – :
I got this for my boyfriend and I can’t stop smelling him when he puts it on. I find it very sexy and smooth and I will definitely buy him another bottle of this. The perfume is affordable, it’s good quality, has an attractive bottle and an amazing smell.
kristima-ti – :
Water in a bottle,very very weak in 2016/2017 reformulation.
shneur – :
million clone
3JIoDEu89 – :
Got this in the mail today, This a perfect all around year scent. Its light and fresh enough for summer and sweet and mysterious enough for the winter. And the notes blends in nice and its actually a secret. But perfomance is about 30 min projection and it will last for 4 hours.
azofff – :
I bought 100 ml for 15 dollars. It was surprisingly good. A better and more unique version of One Million. Sweet and spicy.
However the performance is not a beast. Lasts about 4 hours. Projection is moderate, just like the longevity.
Scent: 7/10
Projection: 5/10
Longevity: 5/10
YMKA77 – :
The first time you smell it will have you say it smells like One Million, but after you wore it you will smell the key differences! This is actually smoother than One Million and not so in your face! I like it more than One Million!
The design of the bottle and box is decent. I like it!
Longevity is about 6 hours! Sillage is moderate.
What you get is a One Million inspired fragrance. People who like One Million will love it and people who don’t will love it as well, because as I said it’s different.
sana.bobrov – :
Yes it’ll remind you with the elegance of the one million and Halloween , but with totally less longevity and sillage.
If you want something like One Million but cheaper for you to be used at work or something, go for it, other wise , don’t deserve money to spend.
Perfume : 8/10
Longevity: 5 hours max
Silage: 5/10
lichuyoung – :
Golden Secret is delivers unbelievably good value. If you are really into sweet&spicy orange/apple scents like 1 million, then this is a good bargain juice to have no doubt.
I find a little linear and very sweet. But that being said, it does not smell like an axe or super synthetic spray which is impressive considering the price tag. If you were to choose between this and a beckham fragrance, this would be good considering how long it last and considering how pleasing the scent is.
I’m a little allergic to Puig fragrances, I guess, as I don’t buy PR fragrances due to the sinus problems given to me by 1 million and black xs. I was hoping golden secret would be more easy to wear, considering many reviewers said it’s not as potent. While it’s not as loud/doesn’t project like PR 1 million, however, this is still quite strong, and with only one spray my sinuses are acting up which people who like projection in the frags, should be happy with.
If you are looking for a good sweet scent for a bargain price, this is a good buy. It’s a better buy than many others in the price range. If you’re looking for a 1 million clone, this does the job, and does a better job than the armafs even. No regrets spending 10$/oz on this.
4 hr lifespan on 1 spray (it’s on my back so I can’t see if it’s still sitting on the skin).
almompose – :
Christophe Raynaud made 1 million,Christophe Raynaud made golden secret. Go figure. Golden secret a gorgeous scent. Buy it. VFM
froal – :
reformulated. it was so good,really like 1 million some 3 years ago. now it smells cheap,less sweet and doesn’t last
demashin – :
I do not think it smells like Paco Rabanne’s One Million. It is similar, however it’s more spicy and has a stronger smell. It is a completely different fragrance.
One Million is smooth, light, sweet and pleasing with huge longevity and sillage.
The Golden Secret is cool, heavy, strong, pungent and in your face. More masculine and sexy.
I do think that One Million is a great fragrance, but The Golden Secret is just different.
To me both is great and you should try both. The Golden Secret is cheaper, however it’s longevity is not as huge as One Million’s.
Badsanta1 – :
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.
goga81 – :
The fragrance is very similar to Paco Rabanne 1 Million. I like the design of the bottle with the color of gold and it’s long lasting but not as strong as Paco Rabanne.
Morph2003 – :
After read all review here, I bought this perfume in my country Indonesia and try how good the smell, for a price (around $12) this is very good, I feel like have a expensive perfume, and all comment of my friends said, this is a great one..reccomended to have
SiriuS11 – :
After all this comments about this fragrance now i have to go try it,for those who want cheap 1 million clone fragrance that last long,try RAPPORT SPORT,that one stays all day on skin and it is for warm weather,the more heat body produce more scent will come around you,,,
artemvdovin – :
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.
411 – :
1 million clone-no lasting power. Stays on for 10 min. then done. $5.00 at Marshalls.
vkwtzrrrnr – :
The Golden Secret is the only Antonio Banderas fragrance I’ve tried recently and it’s a great clone of 1 Million at a superb price (on FragranceNet it’s $20 for 100ml or $24 for 200ml), so with the original being so much more expensive, the main question to answer would be whether to opt for this over Cuba Royal, and the easiest answer may be that Cuba Royal is a bit brighter and The Golden Secret is a bit tamer, but they’re very close to one another. Fantastic in terms of value and a spot-on replica of 1 Million, The Golden Secret can be a blind buy for any fans.
7 out of 10
Andre4251 – :
A very nice, cheap (only in price) and long-lasting version of One Million. A friend of mine owns both, and honestly, i don’t know if it’s because of her (yep, a girl) skin chemistry, but i can’t NEVER tell the difference.
kbn506intitytek – :
You shouldn’t be surprised that this celeb fragance is good. This is from the house of Puig, one of Spain’s greatest and oldest houses. And for the similities with PR’s One Million, know that Puig owns Paco Rabanne, so instead of a dupe or a smell-alike, this can be considered a budget variation on their own formula. Puig also own Nina Ricci, Carolina Herrera, JP Gaultier, Comme des Garçons, Adolfo Domínguez, Prada, Valentino, etc. So many budget fragances from Puig are actually very good and some of them are cheaper versions of other designer fragances.
long22970 – :
This is a glorious scent. It does have a PR 1 Million vibe….but the real magic is in the drydown. Smoother than 1 Million for sure. I am really enjoying this. The only problem is ….longevity…sillage…Damn !!! I have a 1 oz bottle,but I still want a larger bottle..because I love it,even tho,it does not last. Go figure !!???
Basenotes has this one in their new list of Top 500 Modern Fragrances….I have to agree !!
elmi – :
It definitely smells like PR 1 Million, but its more smoother than 1 million. The problem is the sillage % the longevity it only lasts for 2 Hours Tops.
slame – :
I get the 1 million vibe but a softer version. It’s nice and prices are very cheap. The main issue I have is that it does not last long. If you like 1 million or if you don’t because it’s too strong, give this a try.
navse200 – :
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
rasimrstma – :
well this was a nice surprise, and a good addition to my collection, pretty cheap indeed, but smells really good. i even started to wear it only for special moments or with a tuxedo! nice longevity, a nice masculine and elegant fragrance. well job Antonio Banderas.
slavaK – :
I got this for my husband because I found it on clearance. I was familiar with the reviews for this, so I took a chance and got it. I really, really love the scent of this. It’s sexy and warm smelling. It could be stronger, and by the time he comes home from work it has worn off, but I still love it. Next time I’ll just get him a larger bottle and he can reapply as much as he likes. My husband seems to like it too, and he can be pretty particular about what he wears. The bottle is nice and overall I’m pretty impressed with this. When I met my husband he wore a much more expensive cologne and I hated it. It was too sharp and loud in a bad way. To me Golden Secret is smooth and sexy. Much more fitting for my handsome man.
ritka – :
A $12 blind buy turned out well. Never smelled 1mil, but this smells good. Yet im getting dizzy trying to smell it since its faded pretty fast on my arm now a few hours after putting 1 spray on. Which I do have a slight sinus cold. I do smell a sweet apple-ish note if I shove my nose in it. lol. I’d definitely recommend it.
ps. and to give u another idea of what the antonio gold secret smells like. to me its like if u mixed 360 black and white together
while making gingerbread men..naked.. with a donkey.
bouncing on a pogo stick..
yea, Antonio likes that.
Deroxfjevr – :
Recently bought this at Ross for $9.99. Was a total blind buy. It’s okay I guess, nothing amazing. I feel like it can be somewhat cloying with its intense dirty sweetness. It doesn’t last long on my skin, after a couple hours its pretty much completely gone. It goes from top notes to gone in like 2 hours, I didn’t notice much of a middle note. I guess you get what you pay for.UPDATE:
This one really grew on me recently. I’ve been wearing it off and on this fall and I like it. I came to enjoy it’s weird fruity sweetness. Unfortunately It doesn’t last long. I wish there were a EDP version.
nem1r – :
im very impress with this, in a good way, its sweet, spicy and have a moderate lasting, i use almost everyday, i think its a nice casual fragrance that not scream for attention, its not stronger, i think its a sweet spicy casual soft mans fragrance
menn – :
im very impress with this, in a good way, its sweet, spicy and have a moderate lasting, i use almost everyday, i think its a nice casual fragrance that not scream for attention, its not stronger, i think its a sweet spicy casual soft mans fragrance
vovol5555 – :
Sorry but nope. It’s similar to PR 1M except that it is slightly less aggressive.
However, duration is awful at least on my skin. PR 1M lasts 8hs minimum while this lasts 2hs tops.
sterls38 – :
ok i am back with this one got my second bottle of this stuff , its simply amazing its a pure hidden little gem , the smell is like 1 million but not as in your face or anyone elses for that matter . its smells very refined and more balanced out and it does not smell synthetic as the 1 million crap does lol , bottle looks excellent aswell in person, it looks like its more expensive than it actually is . this also goes incredibly well mixed with ted lapidus altimar words cannot describe it when those 2 are mixed its just heaven lol
10/10
qwert-igor – :
It´s definitely a decent copy of One Million and VIP but sweeter with strong blend of vanilla as well. I think is a good option because the price and the popularity of ones mentioned above.
МАРИННН – :
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
Semen84 – :
i think they should start supplying 1 million scent in the water supply , every man wants 1 million its the ultimate smelling scent that smells like it , maybe some chemistry in our brain is telling us this is the scent we all want and nothing else . this smells good , if you dont want to break the bank get this no one else is going to tell the differance and its cheaper too .
VoenNik – :
Amazing scent love it
FusAppets – :
Quite similar to 1 million, although not exaclty the same. It is noticeably different. It smells very much of sweet orange and cinnamon. It is very much a gourmand scent. It is much less spicy than 1 million and also has got much less if any Patchouly. I actually find it more pleasant. Smells to me of orange juice and biscuits. It smells nice, but I am not fond of gourmand scents. Even if I enjoy a sniff, I usually do not enjoy wearing them, as I do not enjoy wearing this one. I find 1 million quite cloying while the secret I do find pleasant. But it is too weak and shortlived. Staying power is even much worse than Spirit’s, not to mention the silage, which is equally none. It is very cheap and I would buy it if longevity was better, but the way it is I consider it a waste of money. Also, I do not find it well structured, seems to lack a base and depth, very thin. The fact that it is Antonio Banderas does not add any more charm to the scent in my eyes. I do not have anything against the man, I just happen not to admire his style.
PS: I do not think the compositon listed above is right.
Martira – :
Beautiful fragrance.. would love it but it doesnt last on my skin. Might buy it again considering how cheap cheap cheap it is lol.
My girlfriend loves it yay!
rom4eh – :
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 >.>
999sasha999 – :
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
koldaev – :
Just got it! Pretty impressed for the money I paid for it! the most cheeap perfume I have ever bought, I cold buy 100 ml for 20 euro…thats amazing!!
BЯeatheNoMoЯe – :
Definitely smells like 1 Million. Projection is noticeably weaker, longevity is alright 4-6 hours on my skin. I have both and I prefer the real thing.
kiss my staff – :
whats the difference between this and the secret?
serega6468 – :
Another one copy of 212 vip & 1 million…… thanks puig
Ruzz1976 – :
I would say it’s like tuned down 1 million, less sweet and longevity is not as 1 million. To me it’s more wearable and even better. I love the pepper note in it. And for the price it’s a must have!
aivenz – :
Exactly like one million but cheaper. Worth it.
Roma3791 – :
Exact copy of 1 Million cologne. Bravo. Has a sweeter more Tooty Fruity Gum scent also. Very wearable1
MOLODOY 3671 – :
A bit more timid than 1 Million, with some little differences as noted by the users below. Has the same spirit tho. For whom like sweet scents and wants a slightly variation on the traditionals as Pi, can be a choice. More close to 1 Million than The Secret.
IncucoulT – :
OFF TOPIC: @Sugarscent: Please don’t use any kind of human perfume on your pets. It is harmful to them. Just google it or ask your vet.
ixanoff2010 – :
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
injener13 – :
WOW! This is AMAZING! I am very new at trying to analyze scents so my description is definitely from the layperson’s perspective. ((Rolling my eyes and blushing))
There is a powerful slightly sweet cedar at first. It calms down to a rich mellow amber with cedar hanging on. Very happy there isn’t any powdery note.
This smells so good I bought a second bottle to spritz on my Shiloh Shepherd Zak. It seems most days I spend more time with Zak than my husband and this frag is something I am happy to smell all day!
vitalik-1010 – :
This frag is GREAT, especially for the price. Very similar to one million with a nicer bottle. Smells similar to one million as well with slightly different top notes(apple standing out), and has a little pepper as opposed to one million’s powdery spices. I hope they don’t discontinue this anytime soon!
EDIT: Very rich and modern, and one of the best smelling frags ive smelled to date. I dont consider this hanging out with the guys/going to class casual. This is DEF for a date night scent/ special occasion( at least that’s what I reserve it for lol)
Tyncgufffueve – :
Exactly the same as One Million by Paco Rabanne as scent goes, tried this at a perfumia. Projects about the same and longevity about as good but for the price you get more out of this than One Million as far as money goes. An alternative to One Million, try replacement due to how dirty cheap this is. If someone reconizes this scent they are going to think its One Million, you can just lie.
Seceenginny – :
شیک و ملایم
شاید کمی بوی one million رو احساس کنید
نسبت به قیمت بسیار مناسب
بوی خوشمزه ای داره ،و شیرینیش اصلا اذیت نمیکنه
این عطر بعد از سکرت که به رنگ نقره ای هست لانچ شد
و یک جورایی شیرینی به اون اضافه شده
از کارهای پرفروش هست ، و خیلی ها اون رو از کارهای خوب 2011 میدونند
tankistsasha – :
A hidden & cheap gem. Smells fantastic. Get about 6 hrs with this. Sure its no power type frag- so what,
smells dang good & so is the price.
Great fall/winter scent.
vvitaly – :
Absolutely spectacular.
One of the best perfumes of the year 2011.
Everything about this perfume is perfect.
And best of all, it’s a perfume of high quality, longevity and good projection, which has a very attractive price.
I love this perfume.
I recommend it highly for those who do not want to spend much money and want to acquire a modern perfume, well designed and very stylish.
Deroxhboqf – :
smells almost like 1 million and smells about 6-7 hours, this price is awesome!
kekson162 – :
If you dont have enough money to buy the original(1 million), buy this … its exactly the same thing
Selena23 – :
Getting this, purely because i have gotten to love AB fragrances. Its notes do not differ much from original so I know it’ll smell similiar to the original and 1million, but i’m getting it anyway 😀
Phejulley – :
It’s not as loud as One Million by Paco Robanne, but there is a resemblance I can see. Plus, I wanna mention Hypnôse Homme by Lancôme as well. Not sure why it’s listed as “Spicy” because I don’t get anything spicy at all. It’s rather sweet. It starts out warm and stay warm and inviting and yet there is a distinctive freshness to it; probably from apple. Golden Secret is a very nice option. So affordable and smells good. No complaint here.
хонда – :
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.