Paco Rabanne

1 Million Elixir Parfum Intense

Creamy apple and davana over cedar

Sample Size
Sample Size Guide
Every sample is hand-decanted from a genuine bottle into a glass spray atomiser.
  • 1 mL: about 15 sprays, enough to test over a few wears
  • 3 mL: about 45 sprays
  • 5 mL: about 75 sprays
  • 10 mL: about 150 sprays
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Description

Paco Rabanne 1 Million Elixir is the Parfum Intense chapter of the 1 Million line, released in 2022 as its sweetest and most concentrated version. If you know the brash metallic original, 1 Million Elixir is its warmer, boozier, more gourmand cousin: the same confident signature turned richer and far easier to wear in cold weather.

Fragrance Notes Top: Apple, davanaHeart: Damask rose, osmanthus, cedarBase: Vanilla absolute, tonka bean, patchouli

The apple and davana opening reads juicy and slightly rum-like, with davana lending an almost cherry-brandy sweetness. Rose and osmanthus keep the middle from going flat, then it settles into a dark, sticky vanilla and tonka base with patchouli for grip. Notes validated against Fragrantica and Parfumo.

How 1 Million Elixir Wears This is a strong, sweet gourmand. Projection is heavy for the first couple of hours and longevity is excellent, commonly all day on skin and longer on clothing. It is a cold-weather fragrance first: fall and winter, evenings and date night, anywhere you want to be noticed. A little goes a long way, so one or two sprays is plenty.

Who It Is For Reach for it if you like loud, sweet, boozy-vanilla scents and want more depth than the original 1 Million EDT. If you prefer the drier, leathery side of the line, compare it with 1 Million Parfum before you decide. It sits comfortably beside the other sweet winter crowd-pleasers in our best winter fragrances edit.

Why Sample or Decant It Sweet powerhouses like this one are polarising and easy to over-apply, so trying a decant first saves you from a blind buy you might not reach for. We hand-decant it in 1mL, 3mL, 5mL and 10mL sizes, so you can live with it for a week before committing to a full bottle. Want to taste the whole range at once? The 1 Million discovery box pairs it with its siblings. You can also explore more from the Paco Rabanne house.

Please note: all of our 1mL samples come in a 2mL vial, filled halfway.

Notes

Family
Ambery
Scent accord
Vanilla, Fruity, Rose, Sweet, Woody
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Gender
Men
Season
Fall, Winter
Occasion
Evening, Date night, Versatile
House
Designer

The house

Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne, the renowned Spanish fashion house, offers a captivating collection of fragrances for both men and women. Their scents are known for being bold, innovative, and often futuristic, mirroring the brand's daring and unconventional design aesthetic.

With a little guidance and exploration, you're sure to find a Paco Rabanne scent that complements your unique personality and creates a lasting impression.

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People also ask

Common questions about this fragrance, and how to try it before you commit.

What does 1 Million Elixir Parfum Intense smell like?

1 Million Elixir Parfum Intense is an ambery fragrance built around vanilla, fruity, rose, sweet, woody accords. You'll pick up apple, davana, damask rose, cedar, osmanthus, vanilla absolute, tonka bean, patchouli. The surest way to know if it suits you is to wear it: sample a decant first.

When should I wear 1 Million Elixir Parfum Intense?

1 Million Elixir Parfum Intense suits evening, date night, versatile. It's at its best in fall, winter. Not sure it fits your rotation? Try it as a decant or build a sampling box of any five.

Is 1 Million Elixir Parfum Intense an EDT or EDP?

1 Million Elixir Parfum Intense is sold as Eau de Parfum. Concentration is how much fragrance oil the formula carries, which shapes how rich it smells and how long it lasts on skin.

How long does 1 Million Elixir Parfum Intense last?

As an eau de parfum, expect solid longevity: several hours of noticeable wear is typical. A decant is the low-risk way to see exactly how it performs on your skin before you commit to a full bottle.

Are these authentic?

Yes, 100%. Every decant is hand-poured from a genuine, retail-bought bottle: never a tester, clone or copy. Read our Authenticity Promise.

Can I try it before buying a full bottle?

That's the whole idea. Everything here is a decant, so you try the real fragrance on your own skin before committing to a full retail bottle. Want a few at once? Build a Sampling Box of any five. See how decanting works.

What's your return policy?

Full-bottle fragrances can be returned within 30 days of delivery. A $10 return shipping fee applies, and used bottles carry a restocking fee. Samples, decants, body wash, lotion and candles are final sale. See our full refund policy.

How fast do you ship?

Orders are processed within one business day and ship with tracking to the continental US. Standard shipping is free on orders over $50.

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