Rabanne 2023 EDP

M ££ Acquired

1 Million Golden Oud

by Christophe Raynaud

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Rabanne 1 Million Golden Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Christophe Raynaud. 1 Million Golden Oud opens with Bergamot, Pepper, Nutmeg, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Balsam, Sandalwood, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Oud, and Labdanum. Rabanne's 1 Million Golden Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This isn't your average 1 Million; it's a bold, divisive beast that some hail as niche-quality and others declare an absolute horror. If you're into unapologetic oud-leather bombs, this might just be your golden ticket.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Edgy
1 Million Golden Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with a dark, spicy, and animalic profile, make it less suitable for casual or office wear. This is a scent for making a statement, perfectly suited for dates and formal events when you want to leave a memorable impression.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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About

It kicks off with a spicy bang, a fiery mix of black pepper, saffron, and nutmeg, before settling into a rich, dark heart of creamy sandalwood and earthy patchouli. The dry down is where the real drama unfolds: a deeply resonant oud, softened by balsamic notes and labdanum, with a prominent, luxurious leather accord and a hint of warm cedar, creating a complex, dark, and sweet intensity.