1 Million Absolutely Gold Rabanne 2012

Everything has been said about the original One Million... many love it, some hate it. It surely brings Paco Rabanne some of the biggest profits currently being made in the market. Personally, I always found the original great, although I cannot deny the tacky aftertaste from its overuse by the youth of this world. But good remains good, regardless of a fragrance's reputation. Here is the new, pure perfume variant of the scent - very similar to the regular 1 Million, yet even heavier and stronger, even if one could hardly imagine that, as the values were already skyrocketing there.

The new bottle is a tad more beautiful due to the complete gilding; however, those who found the original too over-the-top will find both the bottle and the scent outrageous, as it has simply been intensified. The ingredients and the composition, along with the scent transitions, appear unmistakably more expensive and high-quality. The price is also 50% higher. Who knows if it would have become a similar bestseller if Paco Rabanne had released One Million Absolutely Gold as 1 Million from the start - I think not. Although the quality has clearly improved and it deserves success more than the basic version.

It remains a fragrance best suited from September to April, very heavy, sexy, sensual, masculine - it still scores highly with almost all the women I know. Even though many say it has become somewhat worn out by now. This new variant could bring forth new, more luxurious facets of the scent. It could therefore also appease open haters of the original.

The sillage and longevity are at least as good as the Eau de Toilette, perhaps even stronger. Whether at a disco or in the wild - the wearer will be noticed, no question. And at least 12 hours of longevity - one can only speak of top values. Clearly more suited for those under 30 and far too penetrating for an office environment.

Cinnamon and cardamom are probably dominant, but 1 Million is one of those fragrances where I can hardly discern individual components - and with this optimized version, even less so. A very homogeneous scent progression and a sophisticated, unique fragrance! A pantydropper for eternity! For the target audience, it might be almost too chic and refined this time - I think they will continue to opt for the cheaper, lighter alternative.

Since it is not the original and only an evolution, combined with the high price - no higher rating than the original! Nevertheless, a very successful investment of the soaring profits!