Gold panning is permitted in Germany, at least in principle, unless the rights or obligations of the landowner stand in the way. Many larger rivers (Danube, Rhine, Elbe) are ideal for this, but the smaller ones (e.g. in Thuringia) are of course often more idyllic, more romantic and just right for such an adventure-filled vacation event. The big find and riches are not to be expected, as the focus here is clearly on experiencing nature, combined with the exciting thrill of searching, finding and being surprised. Many vacation regions offer guided tours, which can be an unforgettable experience, especially in a group or with children/grandchildren. I know what I'm talking about.
But now to another search for gold, the search for precious fragrance nuggets in a perfumery or even online and all without a pan, shovel and sieve. This is not about golden tinsel, but about tangible flacons weighing several ounces with an extraordinary odeur. The thrill of searching and finding is no less than panning for gold, the surprise is often more surprising.
My personal fragrance claim is essentially staked out, but I often look beyond it and then like to dig around in foreign climes. In this way, I still forget how exactly this could have happened, a nugget, a real chunk, fell into my hands. Golden and similar in shape to a gold bar, the 1 million bottle was one of the ugliest perfume containers in my collection. Wrapped in heavy glass and the cheapest plastic, the 1 Million Elixir perfume by Rabanne waits to be released from the lamp like a djinni via a disgraceful spray head. Given the price for all this golden glitter and the promises made, I was expecting, if not big miracles, then at least small ones!
For me, the first small miracle is that the unwieldy sprayer really does work, albeit reasonably well, and something actually comes out. What comes out doesn't smell bad at all. The briefly slightly pungent, but then immediately strong and quite authentic apple and plum cake aroma makes any real baked goods look pale. Davana and the apple do a great job and the sweet and spicy tonka bean complements it perfectly. This aroma, which is very appealing at the beginning, lasts for quite a long time, but then becomes very annoying over time, especially because the apple aroma becomes more and more dominant and the somewhat pungent, scratchy impression is revived. Even the sweet fruitiness of the osmanthus doesn't help, unfortunately I only smell apple. The floral facets of the rose and the osmanthus blossom also pass me by to such an extent that they neither touch my heart nor move me in any other way. However, the sweetness in the fragrance quickly takes over and adds a musky, sticky aspect to the now intrusive, intense apple scent. The sensuality promised by Rabanne on all sides just won't come to me, nor am I at all erotically stimulated by the fragrance, I only agree with the promised intensity and longevity. I reckon 6-8 hours is a good length to achieve.
Towards the end, the scent of 1 Million Elixir changes for the better for me, because a beautiful vanilla is definitely recognizable, aromatic, dark and slightly creamy. Unfortunately, it fights an ultimately unsuccessful battle and is crushed by the complex sweetness of osmanthus, davana and tonka bean. The cedarwood is no help here, it cleverly hides in the sweet swamp, while the potential lifeline patchouli has gorged itself on sugared apple pie and is now just introverted, self-sufficient.
To smell special, you can wear 1 Million Elixir by Rabanne, but you don't have to. A fleeting encounter with a wearer in passing may whet my appetite, but I personally become over-saturated with the scent too quickly. I prefer to treat myself to a real piece of apple strudel every now and then, with cream of course.
Thank you to everyone who accompanied my sweet and golden treat!
Top Notes 
Apple
Davana
Heart Notes 
Tonka bean
Turkish rose
Osmanthus
Base Notes 
Vanilla
Cedarwood
Patchouli
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