Is The Essence Vault Lady Million a dupe of Rabanne Lady Million?
Lady Million EDP
Rabanne by Anne Flipo, Béatrice Piquet, Dominique Ropion, Bruno Jovanovic Original StatementWhere they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
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Which Should You Buy?
Glamorous and unmistakably feminine, Lady Million balances lush white florals and sweet, golden honey for a statement-making, seductive signature that's bold yet playful. Not for the shy or understated.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Paco Rabanne's Lady Million (2010) - Beatrice Piquet, Beatrice Piquet and Anne Flipo's honey-orange-amber feminine, here translated into a budget reading with the bitter-orange-neroli-honey-amber spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Raspberry
38%
vs
33%
Honey
38%
vs
32%
Jasmine
36%
vs
22%
Orange Blossom
32%
vs
27%
Neroli
31%
vs
31%
Patchouli
31%
vs
22%
Gardenia
30%
vs
18%
Amber
29%
vs
26%
Lemon
29%
vs
23%
Raspberry
38%
vs
33%
Lemon
29%
vs
23%
Neroli
32%
Bitter Orange
44%
Jasmine
36%
vs
22%
Orange Blossom
32%
vs
27%
Gardenia
30%
vs
18%
Neroli
31%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 lush white florals, honey, and sweetness make Lady Million shine in cooler weather, while its fresh citrus and fruity top keep it wearable in spring and early summer. It can be overwhelming in heat but works beautifully for evenings and transitional seasons.
Occasions
Bold and attention grabbing, Lady Million is best for date nights, nights out, and formal occasions. Its sweetness and projection make it less suited to office or sporty environments.
Seasons
Honey-orange-amber is autumn-winter natural; summer the sweetness becomes cloying.
Occasions
Glamorous-evening signature - date, evening and club natural.
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 9 of its 11 notes, including Amber, Neroli, Lemon
Adds bitter orange and musk
Where to buy
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