Rabanne · 2022 · Christophe Raynaud and Quentin Bisch
1 Million Elixir
Premium$$$, 3 of 5
| 100 ml | $168 |
The houseFor menWearers sayLeans masculine
VersionParfum Intense
Boozy, fruity davana and crisp apple over Damask rose, osmanthus and cedar, sinking into black vanilla, tonka and patchouli.
Rabanne says
You’ll smell davana, apple, Rose Damascena, osmanthus, cedarwood, vanilla absolute, tonka beans and patchouli.
More from Rabanne’s description
It also mentions Turkish Damascena rose, Wild grown tonka beans, Smooth woods and Black vanilla seeds.
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Wearers say
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How far it carries
An arm’s length
only 2 sources
How long it lasts
6 to 9 hours
only 2 sources
When to wear it
Fall, winter
only 2 sources
Where to wear it
Going out, date night
only 2 sources
Who it suits
Leans masculine · Younger wearers
only 2 sources
Mass appeal
Broadly liked
only 2 sources
Compliments
Compliment getter
only 2 sources
What’s inside it
What Rabanne names
What the label names
8 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
2 citrus1 herbs & lavender1 florals1 sweet2 spices1 powder
Citrus2
Herbs & lavender1
Florals1
Sweet1
Spices2
Top notes3
when you spray it
Heart3
as it settles
Dry-down2
what stays
3 more lines on the label, not there for the smell
Not for the smell3
Wearers say
Wearing it
Sweet candied apple and vanilla tonka give Rabanne 1 Million Elixir strong winter party presence. Wearers praise its longevity and warmth, though some find the synthetic sweetness overwhelming.
How far it carriesArm's length to room filling
Perfumers call it sillage.
It opens with strong projection that carries across a room before settling into a consistent arm's-length bubble.
“It has strong projection as well, but I feel like there are so many better vanilla-forward frags out there with more depth.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2024
How long it lasts6–9 hours
Most wearers report between six and nine hours of total longevity, becoming a skin scent after the first few hours.
“Lasts still pretty long but is more a skin scent after few hours.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2022
When and where to wear itWinter, fall, parties and nights
Wearers recommend it for cold weather and evening outings while cautioning against professional daytime office environments.
“it is really party kinda vibe too but it’s not for more professional settings so take that in mind because of its bold and vibrant profile”
Reddit post, r/DesiFragranceAddicts, 2024
Who it suitsYoung, leans masculine to unisex
Wearers find the heavy sweetness can feel unisex or feminine at first, but underlying darker notes anchor it as masculine.
“it has a consistent sweet note too so it can feel a bit feminine but then the tobacco fragrance hits you in the face”
Reddit post, r/DesiFragranceAddicts, 2024
Appeal and attractionBroad appeal, can be synthetic
While popular among general crowds, enthusiasts complain the heavy synthetic sweetness can cause headaches and lacks distinct identity.
“The sweet (or fruity) vanilla/tonka combo makes it difficult for 1 Million Elixir to standout; the scent style is prevalent with several designer fragrance releases over the past few years.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024 · 6 votes
As a blind buyMixed, test before buying
Blind buyers who love rich sweet gourmands kept it happily, while those sensitive to synthetic sweetness regretted purchasing full bottles unsmelled.
“I blind-bought a 3.4oz bottle a year ago (huge mistake) and while I enjoy the apple in the opening, the sweetness is overly synthetic and even metallic in concentrated amounts.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2024
LayeringLayered with Le Male Le Parfum
Wearers experiment by combining its sweet profile with spicy lavender fragrances like Le Male Le Parfum to add warmth.
“LMLP and one million elixir is mine”
Reddit post, r/Colognes, 2024
From 5 Reddit threads.
Wearers say
Smells like it
For about the same
Stronger With You AbsolutelyOn your shelfArmani · Some wearers say the two smell alikeWhat wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.
Our match of the notes
Shares its notes
Cuir InfrarougeMaison Crivelli · shares osmanthus, cedar (Atlas cedar), vanilla, tonka and 1 more
HalfetiPenhaligon's · shares rose, cedar (Atlas cedar), vanilla, tonka and 1 more
Amber WoodAjmal · shares apple, rose, cedar (Atlas cedar), vanilla and 1 more
Matched by the notes each house names. A shared note is not a promise they smell alike.