Billionaire

012 - Billionaire takes on Rabanne's 1 Million, the 2008 fragrance whose cocky, instantly recognisable grapefruit-cinnamon-leather-amber signature made it a modern mainstream classic. Rosa Salas' version opens with grapefruit, orange, black pepper and fresh mint delivering the same citrus-spice burst the original is known for, before spicy cinnamon and rose take the heart in a warmer, sweeter direction that mirrors 1 Million's gourmand edge. The base of patchouli, woody notes and amber lands the smooth, slightly smoky depth the original closes on. Rosa Salas formulates at 25% oil concentration compared to the roughly 19-20% typical of most designer houses, which the brand positions as extra insurance on longevity - a sensible move given 1 Million's reputation rests heavily on its loud, long-lasting projection. Even so, this stays a toned-down cousin rather than a true clone: the original's bold, borderline-trashy-in-a-good-way character depends on sillage this price point can't fully replicate. Still, for anyone who wants the cinnamon-leather-amber gist of one of the 2010s' most copied masculine fragrances without the designer price tag, Billionaire gets close enough for date nights and evening wear.