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Which Should You Buy?
Rabanne's Million Gold Elixir is a divisive beast, with some hailing it as the best Million flanker yet - a creamy vanilla and sandalwood dream - while others dismiss it as a synthetic, sickly sweet, and utterly redundant cash-grab. Love it or hate it, it's definitely loud.
A brashly masculine scent that's a brilliant value alternative for those who love Elixir-style fragrances, but it's not for everyone. Expect a divisive reception.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 26% | 27% |
| Floral | 3% | 5% |
| Fruity | 6% | 5% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 46% | 38% |
| Warm | 6% | 6% |
| Woody | 26% | 27% |
| Earthy | 1% | 3% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 8% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode projection and strong vanilla-gourmand character make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for grabbing attention on a date. It's a casual, playful scent for colder weather, but lacks the sophistication for formal events or the freshness for sport.
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Its bold, warm spicy nature and strong projection make it less suitable for the office, where it could be overpowering. However, it shines on dates and casual evening outings, offering a confident and club-ready vibe that many reviewers highlighted.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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