The smell in short
The first thing you smell is pear and rose. The heart brings ylang ylang and jasmine. On the skin it settles into vanilla and musk. Overall it smells sweet and vanilla.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Million Gold 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
A closer look at Rabanne Million Gold EDP
Million Gold EDP is made by Rabanne. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best season for Million Gold
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Parfums M Micallef M. Micallef Paris Ananda and Antonio Banderas The Icon. Base notes like vanilla and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Million Gold
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its sweet side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Parfums M Micallef M. Micallef Paris Ananda is a lighter match.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €184. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt and Antonio Banderas The Icon.
More from Rabanne
The house has 85 perfumes here, led by Fame, Invictus Parfum Paco and 1 Million Parfum Paco.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by vanilla and yellow floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and vanilla smells and notes like ylang ylang and vanilla. Less obvious notes include lavender and moss. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2012.
If you like Million Gold, try these
Similar picks to try: Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (6 shared notes), Parfums M Micallef M. Micallef Paris Ananda (5 shared notes), Antonio Banderas The Icon (6 shared notes) and Lorenzo Villoresi Teint de Neige Eau de Parfum unisex (8 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Does Million Gold project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can men wear Million Gold?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Million Gold EDP and Lady Million Eau My Gold!?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.