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Which Should You Buy?
Seriously divisive. Some adore this 'gourmand oud' for its unique cakey-rose vibe, while others are put off by a medicinal opening or a cheap, potpourri drydown. If you like your oud on the sweeter side, give it a go, but buyer beware: some find it overwhelmingly feminine or synthetic.
Extremely Rich follows Paco Rabanne's 1 Million Intense, the spicier, more grown-up take on the gold-bar DNA. The saffron-pepper-cardamom opening over spicy rose and sandalwood-leather reads recognisably, though the dupe flattens the magnetic depth and fades faster than the original.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This is a rich, often 'beast mode' fragrance, making it less suitable for the office where subtlety is key. Its warm, sensual, and gourmand-leaning profile makes it perfect for dates and evening events, and many find it comforting enough for casual wear despite its strength.
Seasons
The spicy saffron-leather warmth is built for autumn and winter and turns heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
Spicy and refined, it shines for dates, evenings and dressier occasions; the depth suits nights over the office.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, woody, floral
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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