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Which Should You Buy?
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Paco Rabanne's 1 Million (2008) - Christophe Raynaud and Olivier Pescheux's leather-cinnamon-amber blockbuster, here translated into a budget reading with the mandarin-cinnamon-leather-amber spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear.
This is a serious, opulent fragrance for those who like their spice rich and their woods deep. It draws obvious comparisons to Amouage Interlude Man- some call it a twin, others a distinct cousin. Regardless, it delivers a heady, luxurious experience that's polarising but undeniably high-quality.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 40% | 12% |
| Floral | 20% | 8% |
| Fruity | 30% | 2% |
| Green | 10% | 0% |
| Sweet | 60% | 24% |
| Warm | 90% | 23% |
| Woody | 55% | 23% |
| Earthy | 45% | 18% |
| Animalic | 40% | 16% |
| Fresh | 25% | 6% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Leather-cinnamon-amber is autumn-winter perfect; warm months the spices read heavy.
Occasions
Bold evening-masculine - date, evening and club natural; office too loud.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent, long-lasting nature and rich, spicy-woody character make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key. It truly shines for evening wear, dates, and formal events, leaving a memorable, sophisticated impression without being overtly casual.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Leather, Amber accords and Leather, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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