What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is apple and davana. The heart brings Damask rose and cedar. On the skin it settles into vanilla absolute and tonka bean. Overall it smells vanilla and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
1 Million Elixir notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Rabanne 1 Million Elixir EDP
1 Million Elixir EDP comes from Rabanne. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
The style of 1 Million Elixir
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like Damask rose and vanilla absolute. Less obvious notes include osmanthus and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
More from Rabanne
This house has 85 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Fame, Invictus Parfum Paco and 1 Million Parfum Paco.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Antonio Banderas Her Golden Secret.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €151, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur and Antonio Banderas Her Golden Secret but less than Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Parfums De Marly Carlisle.
How long 1 Million Elixir stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Antonio Banderas Her Golden Secret. Base notes like vanilla absolute and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur has more depth.
Other versions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2013 and 2022.
1 Million Elixir dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (4 shared notes), Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (4 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Carlisle (4 shared notes) and Antonio Banderas Her Golden Secret (4 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
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Questions people ask
Can women wear 1 Million Elixir?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is 1 Million Elixir good for summer?
It is better in winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
What is the difference between 1 Million Elixir EDP and 1 Million Elixir Paco?
The other one is the Eau de Cologne and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.