1 Million Absolutely Gold Rabanne 2012

1. Top, heart and base notes
2. Fragrance
3. Sillage
4. Longevity
5. Bottle
6. Price
7. Conclusion
8. Rating

Here it is! The first comment on this page about my very first fragrance. Where should I begin? I’ll start by embellishing my imagination. The thoughts that rush through my mind with this scent are by no means those I associate with a "normal" perfume. I imagine standing in the desert, lying in the shade under a mandarin tree. The branches sway in the wind, and as absurd as it sounds, this tree may only be there to bloom for me in the here and now. The wind carries a fine, unobtrusive sweet scent to my nose. To make it short, that’s exactly what goes through my mind when I smell this fragrance. I am inevitably reminded of a mandarin tree by the top notes. Strong and powerful, yet not overwhelming. The peppermint stays subtly in the background and contributes to a wonderfully fragrant combination. After a short time, I arrive at the heart notes. Rose absolute and cinnamon in a combination that makes this scent irresistible; perhaps that’s the secret of why women love to smell it on men. This heart note softens the strength of the fragrance. Now the scent feels completely gentle and subdued. On the journey to the base notes, I discover oud and iris. The end of a journey that is woody and spicy. The fragrance is consistently carried by the sweet cinnamon. After a solid 12 hours in the shade under the mandarin tree and a beautiful dream, I wake up and tell you the details:

2. Fragrance: A captivating combination. I wear this scent wonderfully in everyday life, as well as for festive occasions (birthdays or parties). Unfortunately, it is far too strong and noticeable for the office or a gala evening. The fragrance fits well with the spice and thanks to the sweet cinnamon in the autumn and winter season. With these fragrance components from Paco, everything merges into a pleasantly pure perfume that unmistakably makes clear what roots this tree has. Beware! Comparisons to the predecessor should not be made, as there lies a different bar in a sheikh's safe. 100%

3. Sillage: I was noticed in my surroundings. However, I received no negative feedback. I feel very comfortable wearing this fragrance and often sniff at my wrist. The right dose is 2 to a maximum of 4 sprays on the neck and/or wrist! From a distance, I was not smelled even once, which tells me I was right. A good balance with the right dosage! 70%

4. Longevity: After 12 hours, I fell asleep calmly and joyfully, dreaming of the next fragrance! 100%

5. Bottle: Tastes are known to be subjective. A gold bar with a high plastic content does not match my ideal vision. The dosing with this spray head is more bad than good. 50%

6. Price: €96 (100ml) in the perfumery is reasonable for this fragrance. The quality of the scent is in good relation to the price! Online, you can find additional offers and a cheaper variant. 80%

7. Conclusion: All in all, 1 Million Absolutely Gold is a pleasant, strong, and sweet men’s fragrance for autumn/winter with a good price-performance ratio. With the right dosage, it’s a nice everyday and festive scent. My love for this fragrance still lasts to this day and is only for younger men who enjoy sweet scents.

8. Rating: good+