Is Armaf Bois Nuit a dupe of Rabanne 1 Million?
1 Million EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bois Nuit EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- 1 Million
- Bois Nuit
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
1 Million is a bombastic, party-starting cologne that leaves subtlety at the door. Its sweet cinnamon, warm amber, and leathery undertones guarantee you'll be noticed, loved or hated, but never ignored.
Bois Nuit is Armaf's take on the Paco Rabanne 1 Million vibe, dialling down the sweetness for a more versatile, everyday wear that many actually prefer. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight for the price, if you can forgive the truly awful bottle design.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cinnamon
35%
vs
31%
Grapefruit
34%
vs
29%
Mint
30%
vs
26%
Amber
27%
vs
19%
Patchouli
21%
vs
23%
Vanilla
28%
Pink Pepper
23%
Lavender
23%
Ginger
23%
Nutmeg
22%
Bergamot
20%
Cedar
16%
Vetiver
14%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dense sweet-spicy and amber-leather profile is overwhelming in heat but thrives in cold or cool weather, making 1 Million ideal for winter and fall. Spring evenings work, but it can be cloying in summer.
Occasions
Its room-filling projection and hedonistic sweetness make it a clubbing and nightlife staple, too bold and loud for most offices or formal settings. Best for casual wear, parties, and youthful date nights.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While quite versatile, its sweet and spicy character makes it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. It excels in casual and date scenarios, particularly in cooler weather, where its warmth and agreeable nature shine.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Mint, Grapefruit, Cinnamon
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops leather and mandarin
Where to buy
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