1 Million Cologne Eau de Toilette vs Novus Eau de Parfum
1 Million Cologne EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Novus EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Mandarin and coriander into a floral heart, then a leather and benzoin base. Novus is the range's attempt at a bright leather, and the citrus-to-leather transition is handled better than expected.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The mandarin and violet leaf opening keeps it lively in mild weather while the leather and benzoin base gives it enough substance for autumn. Summer heat pushes the leather too far forward.
Occasions
Moderate projection and a citrus-led opening make it usable during the working day, unusually for a leather fragrance. It carries into evenings without needing a change.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, woody, leather
Adds benzoin and coriander, drops cardamom and citrus
Where to buy
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