Is Lidl N° 1 a dupe of Rabanne 1 Million?
1 Million EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2008 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
N° 1 EDT
1 Million by Rabanne and N° 1 by Lidl sit at opposite ends of the fragrance world. 1 Million is a loud clubbing scent built on heavy cinnamon, sweet amber and leather, designed specifically for high-impact projection. N° 1 goes the other way: a toned-down, citrus-forward fragrance that favours clean, herbal freshness over raw intensity. 1 Million draws attention with its bold, synthetic sweetness, while N° 1 offers a subtle, budget-friendly alternative for anyone who prefers an understated daily scent. Choose 1 Million if you want to fill a room. Choose N° 1 if you need a safe, inexpensive scent for the office or gym. The two serve different social functions, so the right pick depends more on the setting than on price alone.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- 1 Million
- N° 1
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a high-projection scent for nightlife.
- You enjoy bold, sweet, and spicy fragrance profiles.
- You want to be noticed and leave a strong trail.
- You prefer iconic, designer-branded scents.
- You need a versatile scent for everyday office wear.
- You prefer light, citrusy, and fresh profiles.
- You are shopping on a strict budget.
- You dislike heavy, sweet, or cloying fragrances.
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.
An affordable citrus-focused fragrance that's perfect for everyday wear, balancing freshness with light herbal undertones.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Rose
30%
vs
22%
Amber
27%
vs
30%
Cinnamon
36%
Mandarin
35%
Grapefruit
34%
Spicy Notes
34%
Mint
31%
Leather
26%
Woody Notes
24%
Patchouli
22%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The fragrance's light freshness and citrus notes are ideal for spring and somewhat suitable for summer but may feel too light for colder months.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh profile make it suitable for casual and office settings but less fitting for formal or athletic occasions.
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 2 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Amber
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops cinnamon and grapefruit
Where to buy
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