Customer Reviews

Paco Rabanne 1 Million By Paco Rabanne For Men Edt Spray 3.4 Oz

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1 star:		(11)

 

 

This is a very complex fragrance whose three notes (top, middle, and base) shine on their own. So, before you buy this, put it on your skin and wear it for a day. You will experience three unique fragrances throughout the day. The reason I know about this is because I just got back from Paris and smelled this fragrance EVERYWHERE. I went to Sephora on the Champs Elysee and it is currently their number one seller.

THIS COLOGNE IS ONE OF THE BEST OUT THERE, YOUR MAN WILL LOVE IT OR FOR YOU MEN THE LADIES WILL LOVE IT. IT STAYS ON FOREVER WORTH GETTING IT

I would have to say this is my favorite scent right now. A very close second is Ed Hardy Born Wild. I have been on a buying spree with colognes lately. One important thing I have noticed is that if you can find a gift set for the cologne you like, that the Gift set cost the same or slightly more than just the single bottle itself. I am all about getting the best deal, there are a number of things that you can do with the extras. You can gift the extras to friends or relatives. This makes perfect sense to me, especially if you would not normally spend $75 on a coworker's gift, but an giving an extra away is like giving a gift for free.

I looked the difference between cologne and EDT and found out some interesting stuff. To be honest I thought cologne was stronger than EDT and that is not correct. I know I have bottles of cologne that are 30 years old and are stronger than 1 million edt or at least last a lot longer. (Yes, they have evaporated slightly, but they used to last longer 30 years ago too) An example is Polo lasted all day on me and still does.

Here is part of an Article I found via google:

Eau De Cologne (EDC)

This is often referred to just as Cologne and has the greatest dilution of fragrances with a 3-5% concentration of perfume essence, lasting up to 2 hours.

For Men Eau De Toilette (EDT)

This has the greatest concentration of essence generally available for men and hence lasts the longest, up to 5 hours. It is often available in either a splash or a spray.

I think this is where body chemistry takes a part in this. My example of Polo lasting on me all day should not happen according to this article, but it does. My thought is that 1 million does not react the same to my heat or body chemistry as the other colognes (EDT) I wear. Just a theory. I heard all of the negatives about this scent is the lack of staying power. To be honest if it did not cost this much I would not have a problem with it either.

To me I feel if you like the scent I don't see the longevity of the scent being the show stopper. For me it lasts over 1/2 a day and that is what the above article suggests an EDT should last.

I bought my set from Sephora (linked through amazon) I see a few sellers that save you a few dollars over Amazon that are linked right here. Seriously people you really need to save $5 on a $75 bottle of Cologne and get it from an unknown seller? Look at the real negative reviews.....it's not hard to find one that says, watered down scent, bottle 1/2 full, bottle broken or they sent me a tester. Even if you get your money back you have to PAY for shipping back and all the hassle that comes with dealing with returning something that was not as advertised. Keep in mind if you get your money back from a linked seller you do not get shipping they charge to ship it to you back. I can take a purchase from Sephora online right back to JCpenny's and with Amazon THEY will pay for the return if the order is not right/damaged. Trust me I looked and looked and looked, I found no real deals on cologne that where not outright scams and hassles. If the deal sounds too good to be true then it probably is. Do yourself a favor and look for the gift set (I could only find at Sephora online) and pay the extra $3 and get a great deal.

I wore this cologne on a job interview and within my first fifteen minutes there, I had two women compliment me on it. The receptionist who called the hiring manager to tell her that I was there told her to "not make him wait because he smells so good." That was a very nice compliment and I adore this cologne. Over the last three or four years, I've started getting big into cologne and right now I have seven different kinds and this is by far my favorite.

The Sephora Scent Book describes its tones as: beginning invitingly with grapefruit, mint and blood mandarin, the middle notes are composed of rose absolute, cinnamon and spices and finally the finishing notes are the ultimate velvet harmony of leather, white wood, amber and Indonesian patchouli. There are a lot of great scents out there and this is unquestionably one of them.

This Spray stays on you the whole day and I can't count how many comments I've received using this product. Recommend for men, it'll surely get the attention of the ladies.

I work at a fragrances counter in a department store in the US and we just started carrying this fragrance (we had a lot of European men ask for it in the last few years!). I'm glad we did. I wasn't sure I would like it - the bottle's presentation made me expect something gaudy and simplistic from the scent. I should have known better!

For me the mint in the top notes really stands out, and so does the vanilla-smooth leather in the bottom. The middle spice notes make it really shine, though. Spice in a cologne gets me every time. I can't smell the rose as strongly, and I don't mention it to my customers - I think a lot of American men would shy away from a "girly" note like rose in their cologne. I wouldn't classify this as a really sweet scent, but then I've smelled Angel and that's entirely vanilla-chocolate-cookie-dough... sugary sweet! There's nothing sweet about Million in comparison. If you -can- smell the rose notes, you might get that sweetness that I'm missing. Everyone smells something different in a cologne!

My first thought was that this cologne was a lot like the new Gucci Guilty with its spice and woody/vanilla notes, but Guilty is a deeper, heavier scent with cardamom instead of cinnamon and much different top notes. I like Million better and am considering trying it out on my husband, who's picky with his scents. I think he'll like it too!

If you're going to buy on Amazon, buy from a reputable seller and get the large size. The 3.4oz EDT retails for $75 at my store; anything much cheaper is almost guaranteed to be a refilled bottle, damaged, or fake. Cologne is expensive, yes, but a 3.4oz bottle should last you a year or more depending on how often you use. My husband sprays his 3.4oz Armani Code liberally on a daily basis, and after 8-9 months it's still half full! If we'd gotten the smaller one it would have cost us over $50 and we'd be replacing it already. I'd say the larger size is definitely worth the investment.

The first time I smelled this, I thought it was OK.. but after that, eh. One Million becomes nauseating very quickly. The fragrance is very common place, and if you go to the club wearing this.. just know that you and 1,000 other men will also be wearing "One Million", lol. I personally prefer earthy/spicy/mossy/aquatic scents.. and this is VERY floral. Too floral. Many have said it smells like bubble gum. One million lacks dynamic, and it has very weak longevity. It smells the same through every note. I guess some of the cheaper fragrances are made so that they smell similar on everyone that wears it... like the Mcdonalds effect. The more expensive and luxurious "niche" fragrances in Eau de Parfums tend to be more complex, and tailored to each unique wearer (and obviously longer lasting). One Million to me is just kind of cheesy. It smells almost like Paco tried to replicate Clive Christians No. 1 (which is $865 for a 1.6 bottle). In all fairness, it's not a TERRIBLE scent, but this is NOT a fragrance you can wear more than once or twice a month. Ladies will DREAD your arrival if you overdo this extremely floral/sweet, party/club type scent.

I never intended to buy this scent at any point in time until a perfume seller sent a sample to me. The moment i perceived it i knew i had to get it immediately. Great scent...would recommend highly.

This fragrance is amazing. I get compliments every single time I wear it, from both men and women. An ultra sexy, strong, masculine yet sweet smell. Still on my first bottle and intend to keep this as one of my favorites.

I am the type of guy whose primary cologne is that Dial soap smell. I have tried buying the various colognes, but they are usually too over powering, horrible smelling or bring to mind the gigolo with the tight satin pants, open shirt and the gold chains around his neck. Not to mention the PRICE!

I got a bottle of 1 Million as a gift and my immediate reaction was: "oh no! Smile and say thank you!!! Smile and say thank you!!!"

I put a little on and immediately liked it! I can't describe scents, so all I can say is that is has a nice smooth smell.

I have been wearing it for about 3 or 4 weeks now and love it--shower, shave, and a dab of 1 Million!

Two thumbs up! Who in the world is Paco Rabane anyway?