Is Milton-Lloyd Pure Gold a dupe of Rabanne 1 Million?

Pure Gold EDT

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1 Million Eau de Toilette bottle 1 Million EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2008 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Pure Gold Eau de Toilette bottle Pure Gold EDT
£46.08 from
50ml at The Beauty Store
Best value £0.39/ml (200ml)
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£10.99 from
50ml at MyBeauty.Boutique
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 1 Million EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Pure Gold EDT
A powerhouse dupe that nails the sweet, spicy, and woody vibe of its high-street inspiration, delivering impressive performance for an unbeatable price. Just be ready for its rather imposing presence.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
1 Million EDT A Pure Gold EDT B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
1 Million EDT
Pure Gold EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 35% vs 36%
Mandarin 35% vs 39%
Grapefruit 34% vs 35%
Spicy Notes 33% vs 33%
Mint 30% vs 25%
Rose 30% vs 29%
Amber 27% vs 31%
Leather 26% vs 31%
Woody Notes 24% vs 16%
Patchouli 21% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Mandarin 35% vs 39%
Grapefruit 34% vs 35%
Mint 30% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 35% vs 36%
Spicy Notes 33% vs 33%
Rose 30% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Amber 27% vs 31%
Leather 26% vs 31%
Woody Notes 24% vs 16%
Patchouli 21% vs 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

1 Million Pure Gold
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Room-filling
Projection
Strong
Potent
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

1 Million

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date Casual

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.

Pure Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its excellent longevity and strong sillage, noted by many reviewers, make it unsuitable for office or sport. The warm, spicy profile is perfect for date nights and evening casual wear, but can be a bit much for formal events.

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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Mint, Mandarin, Grapefruit

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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1 Million EDT

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