Rich Water Eau de Parfum vs 1 Million Cologne Eau de Toilette

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View Liquid → Rich Water EDP

View Liquid → 1 Million Cologne EDT

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rich Water EDP

Rich Water follows Paco Rabanne's 1 Million Cologne, the fresher, lighter spin on the gold-bar DNA. The cardamom-citrus-and-sea-note opening over a soft spicy-leather base reads recognisably, though the dupe flattens the warmth and fades faster than the original - an easy fresh-spicy summer take.

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Our Verdict - 1 Million Cologne EDT

A divisive flanker that barely smells like its famous progenitor, 1 Million Cologne is a fresh, floral take on the line. Expect big rose and citrus that some find feminine, but others adore for its refreshing twist on a tired classic.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Rich Water EDP

1 Million Cologne EDT

Notes

Shared Notes

Cardamom 28% vs 18%

Sea Water 26% vs 28%

Mandarin 24% vs 25%

Citrus 20% vs 27%

Shared Notes

Juniper 54% vs 33%

Rose 45% vs 66%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 36% vs 33%

Leather 34% vs 33%

Patchouli 28% vs 33%

Accords

Rich Water 1 Million Cologne

Citrus

100%

Rose

87%

60%

Aromatic

83%

75%

Fresh

48%

Marine

68%

65%

Warm Spicy

58%

55%

Woody

49%

50%

Leather

48%

Patchouli

49%

Fresh Spicy

47%

45%

Sweet

Citrus

100%

Rose

87%

Aromatic shared

60%

83%

Fresh shared

75%

48%

Marine

68%

Warm Spicy shared

65%

58%

Woody shared

55%

49%

Leather shared

50%

48%

Patchouli

49%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Sweet

45%

Performance

Rich Water 1 Million Cologne

Short (2-4h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rich Water

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

The fresher citrus-spice profile leans to spring and summer where the original's freshness shines.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date Sport

Fresh and versatile, it suits office, daily wear, casual outings and daytime dates; modest projection keeps it easy.

1 Million Cologne

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate projection make it suitable for casual wear and the office. While some find its floralcy less 'masculine' for dates or formal events, its versatility and daytime appeal shine through.