1 Million Elixir by Paco Rabanne
Brand: Paco Rabanne
Concentration: Parfum
Scent overview
The richest 1 Million: Damascena rose and osmanthus melt into absolute vanilla, set on cedarwood and wild tonka for a dense, ambery evening trail.
Is 1 Million Elixir worth it?
How it smells: Opens with rose, vanilla and osmanthus at the heart, then dries down to cedarwood and tonka bean.
Scent Score: 65/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 65, versatility 67, layerability 62 and value 65, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, smells sweet and projects well. A few say it's too strong. Buyers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 26 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Parfum · Introduced 2022 · Men
Key accords: Rose, Vanilla, Osmanthus, Cedarwood, Tonka Bean
Top Notes
Heart Notes
- Vanilla
- Osmanthus
Base Notes
- Cedarwood
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Evening, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
1 Million Elixir by Paco Rabanne belongs to the amber fragrance family. The richest 1 Million: Damascena rose and osmanthus melt into absolute vanilla, set on cedarwood and wild tonka for a dense, ambery evening trail. 1 Million Elixir opens with Rose. The heart brings Vanilla and Osmanthus. It dries down to Cedarwood and Tonka Bean.
How to wear 1 Million Elixir
On skin, 1 Million Elixir by Paco Rabanne has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 8/10, Parfum concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is NoMad by Bond No. 9. Apply 1 Million Elixir first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer NoMad on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays 1 Million Elixir : 2 sprays NoMad and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
1 Million Elixir opens with Rose.
The heart brings Vanilla and Osmanthus.
It dries down to Cedarwood and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with 1 Million Elixir
NoMad by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, vanilla, and osmanthus.
Order: Apply 1 Million Elixir first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer NoMad on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1 Million Elixir : 2 sprays NoMad
Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood and tonka bean.
Order: Apply 1 Million Elixir first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal Volcanique on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1 Million Elixir : 2 sprays Santal Volcanique
Patchouli Magnetik by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply 1 Million Elixir first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Patchouli Magnetik on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1 Million Elixir : 2 sprays Patchouli Magnetik
Velvet by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and vanilla.
Order: Apply 1 Million Elixir first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Velvet on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1 Million Elixir : 2 sprays Velvet
Memoir Man by Amouage
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and vanilla.
Order: Apply 1 Million Elixir first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Memoir Man on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 1 Million Elixir : 2 sprays Memoir Man
Pairings to approach with care
Amalfi Sunray by Zara
Not Recommended · 30/99
1 Million Elixir has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Amalfi Sunray brings a floral contrast to this amber scent.
Order: Apply 1 Million Elixir first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amalfi Sunray on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray 1 Million Elixir : 2 sprays Amalfi Sunray
Privé Iris Bleu by Armani
Not Recommended · 30/99
1 Million Elixir has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Privé Iris Bleu brings a floral contrast to this amber scent.
Order: Apply 1 Million Elixir first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Privé Iris Bleu on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray 1 Million Elixir : 2 sprays Privé Iris Bleu
Related fragrances and why
- 1 Million by Paco Rabanne — Another version of 1 Million from Paco Rabanne.
- NoMad by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include rose, vanilla, and osmanthus.
- Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli — Both include cedarwood and tonka bean.
- Patchouli Magnetik by Maison Crivelli — Both include rose, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for 1 Million Elixir?
1 Million Elixir opens with Rose. The heart brings Vanilla and Osmanthus. It dries down to Cedarwood and Tonka Bean.
How long does 1 Million Elixir last, and how strong is it?
1 Million Elixir by Paco Rabanne has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 8/10, Parfum concentration.
When should you wear 1 Million Elixir?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date.
What layers well with 1 Million Elixir?
NoMad by Bond No. 9 is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, vanilla, and osmanthus. Apply 1 Million Elixir first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer NoMad on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays 1 Million Elixir : 2 sprays NoMad.
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