1 Million Royal Parfum vs Bad Eau de Parfum

1 Million Royal

Parfum	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2023	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	££

Bad

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 1 Million Royal

A spicy, resinous powerhouse that takes the 1 Million DNA into richer, more mature territory. Royal is for those who want to be noticed and leave a commanding, seductive trail.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Bad

Diesel Bad is a classic love-it-or-hate-it scent. Half the internet thinks it's a generic, headache-inducing mess, but its devoted fans say it's an underrated, compliment-getting monster akin to Invictus, but with a grown-up twist. Undeniably mass-appealing, but certainly not for everyone.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	18%	8%
Floral	7%	10%
Fruity	2%	0%
Green	20%	15%
Sweet	13%	9%
Warm	15%	12%
Woody	16%	14%
Earthy	13%	15%
Animalic	0%	8%
Fresh	25%	26%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

1 Million Royal Parfum

Bad EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cardamom 37% vs 23%

Bergamot 27% vs 27%

Only in 1 Million Royal

Tangerine 36%

Only in Bad

Lavender 31% Violet Leaf 18%

Shared Notes

Sage 30% vs 27%

Only in 1 Million Royal

Lavender 39% Violet Leaf 30%

Only in Bad

Caviar 43% Orris 30%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 29% vs 14%

Only in 1 Million Royal

Benzoin 37% Cedar 33%

Only in Bad

Woody 26% Tobacco 22% Ambroxan 19% Tonka Bean 18%

Accords

1 Million Royal Bad

75%

Aromatic

100%

95%

Warm Spicy

77%

60%

Woody

95%

Lavender

80%

60%

Citrus

72%

70%

Amber

69%

30%

Fresh Spicy

66%

Tobacco

63%

Savory

62%

Animalic

58%

30%

Herbal

Aromatic shared

75%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

95%

77%

Woody shared

60%

95%

Lavender

80%

Citrus shared

60%

72%

Amber shared

70%

69%

Fresh Spicy shared

30%

66%

Tobacco

63%

Savory

62%

Animalic

58%

Herbal

30%

Performance

1 Million Royal Bad

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

1 Million Royal

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The spicy warmth and resinous-ambery base make this ideal for cooler weather, especially fall and winter. Bright citrus and aromatic notes allow some versatility for spring, but the richness can overwhelm in high summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Bold projection and sweet, spicy character make this best for nights out, dates, or formal events where you want to stand out. Too assertive for sporty or conservative office settings.

Bad

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for the office, but stellar for dates or casual outings where you want to be noticed. While some find it too casual for formal events, its versatility means it can adapt, especially in colder weather. Many reviewers highlight its 'beast mode' performance and compliment-getting ability.