1 Million Privé by Rabanne

First thing that comes to mind is Angels Share. If you’re looking for something similar but more affordable right now, Zara’s Sand Desert at Sunset is the option.

Smells like that typical cheap baby soap ;/

A curious perfume, curious, curious, because it doesn’t carry apple notes… but to me, it smells like sweet apple with cinnamon. It has a very sophisticated bitter touch; the tobacco and patchouli are way below, almost unnoticeable. You look at the notes and it seems heavier than it is. It has nothing to do with the rest of the line; it totally breaks away from the collection.

It will always hurt that they took it off. As always, Paco Rabanne stops making its best perfumes and only sells the mediocre ones.

1 Million Original gets women’s attention, but it’s not super masculine; the spiced version is the real deal, perfect for mature men, not teens.

One of my favorites, a delicious scent I don’t want to run out of; it keeps me hooked the moment I smell it, pure Paco Rabanne quality.

The undisputed queen of the entire One Million family.

It was my signature scent back in 2016 or 2017… I’ll be using it again!

Neither fish nor fowl. The opening is a timid splash of cinnamon with a hidden bitter patchuli. Second disappointment from Puig: it doesn’t project or make a presence. I paid too much and should have looked elsewhere. We got swept up in the hype. Maybe a collector will buy it from me to store. What a rip-off and a letdown. 2019 batch, gold box.

One of the richest scents I’ve ever tried. Out of all the OM versions, this one tops the rest. If you like D&G The One, you’ll love it. It’s discontinued, but I hope they bring something like this back. Incredible projection, but the scent is the only thing that lasts.

What really stands out is the quality of the ingredients. As a designer fragrance, it shows. While other homages have lost their appeal, this one still delivers that quality that makes it shine.

Bread soaked in water with a hint of cinnamon.

The Privé is my favorite in the line, unfortunately discontinued as of 2023. Watch out: if you search, you’ll find it, but prepare your wallet. That’s the power of nostalgic fetishism and speculation. From the original, only a faint scent of apple, spices, and sweetness remains. It’s an amber blend of cinnamon, tobacco, tonka bean, myrrh, and patchouli. Puig doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but they do it brilliantly and people love it. That’s why it’s so popular. Haters or jealous people, whatever. It’s an adult version for 25-30+, ideal for intimate dates. If you want to hit the night out at pubs or clubs to compete, I recommend the classic EDT (even though reformulated, it lasts 7-8 hours), the Parfum, or the Elixir. They say it resembles the niche Oajan by PdM or the Angels’ Share by Kylian. I haven’t smelled the PdM one, and the Kylian one disgusts me. Comparisons and pretentious hype-beasts spending 250-300 euros make me sweat. I’ve smelled it before. Imagine an impossible mix of Azzaro Wanted by Night, the first batches of CH Men, and 20% of the original EDT. Some say it’s like Mercedes-Benz Club Black, but I don’t get that. Nowadays, perfumers perform miracles with computers. I’d wear it in the evening, all year except summer when it’s above 28-30°C. Made to be stylish without looking like a clueless teen, a slob, or a wannabe. Lasts 6 hours without issues, just enough to charm without being overwhelming. Great trail for the first two hours without being a nuisance. An absolute steal.

This perfume has nothing to do with any other 1 Million. The tobacco and leather make it perfect for parties and night events. It’s a shame it’s been discontinued 🙁

For Uruguayans browsing the page, it’s on sale at Cachi, few units left for just over $100.