Scentonym Analysis
Our objective metric for performance per dollar.
How it Smells
Armaf's attempt at cloning 1 Million Parfum is…decent. The opening hits you with a blast of salty grapefruit, aiming for that sweet-marine vibe, but it's noticeably sharper and more synthetic than the original. The heart tries for the tropical floral of tuberose and monoi, but lacks the richness. I get a vague coconut suntan lotion vibe here, not unpleasant, just cheaper. The drydown aims for leather and ambergris, landing closer to pine-tinged, slightly scratchy amber. It captures maybe 80% of 1 Million Parfum’s overall feel.
How Long Does it Last?
This stuff projects like a beast for the first two hours, leaving a noticeable trail. After that, it settles down considerably. Longevity is surprisingly good, though. I get a solid 6-8 hours on skin, lingering as a skin scent for a few hours more. Not bad at all .
Final Thoughts
Look, this isn’t going to fool anyone who knows 1 Million Parfum well. The synthetic edges are there. However, for a tenth of the price, this is a perfectly acceptable substitute. If you want a loud, sweet, beachy-leathery scent that gets compliments without breaking the bank, this is your play.
Performance Audit
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Sillage & radius
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Why we track this:
Price Arbitrage: Significant savings compared to the original Paco Rabanne pricing.
Community Verified: Cross-referenced against 441 enthusiast votes for accuracy.