1 Million Parfum

Paco Rabanne's 1 Million Parfum is an intensely concentrated, sweetly floral fragrance with strong salinity and a robust leathery base. It opens with a bold, gourmand-like sweetness reminiscent of a warm, creamy tuberose intensified by salt and tropical monoi oil—creating a distinctive beachy vibe that many associate with sunscreen or a sun-kissed summer evening. This initial burst is reminiscent of the original One Million's bubblegum aspect but equally saturated and less masculine. Over time, the sweetness mellowed by a deeper, resinous ambery note and a soft, tanned leather drydown, which adds complexity and gives it an almost velvety smoothness. The scent is perfectly polarizing—some find it an elegant, youthful, and head-turning perfume; others call it a synthetic, overly sweet, or unwieldy scent that overrides its surroundings. While the launch is unisex-leaning, it skews masculine due to the leathery and balsamic accords that anchor it. However, a significant number of users still describe it as too floral or "feminine" for their tastes. Performance is exceptional: with a projected sillage and lasting power easily exceeding 10 hours on skin, and usable for nearly 24 hours on clothing or fabric, it serves as a true performance beast. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a lush, sensual, and highly memorable signature scent that sets it apart from other franchise fragrances.