Short answer: the Eau de Toilette is the famous sweet and spicy original and the best first bottle. The Parfum is smoother with a salty, leathery side. Elixir is the sweetest and richest. Royal is the most refined, and Lucky is the nutty, playful one.
The 1 Million family at a glance
| Version | Released | How it smells | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Million Eau de Toilette | 2008 | Citrus and mint, cinnamon and rose, then leather and amber | Nights out, cooler weather |
| 1 Million Parfum | 2020 | A sunnier, saltier take with white flowers and leather | Evenings, something different |
| 1 Million Elixir | 2022 | Deep, sweet fruit over vanilla and tonka | Date night, winter |
| 1 Million Royal | 2023 | Aromatic spice and lavender over warm woods | Dressed-up evenings |
| 1 Million Lucky | 2018 | Hazelnut and plum over woods | Casual wear, fall |
The original Eau de Toilette
1 Million is one of the best-known men's fragrances of the last twenty years. It is sweet, spicy and loud, with cinnamon and a warm leather and amber base. It is made for going out.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Eau de Toilette if you want the scent people recognize. Buy Elixir if you love sweet fragrances and want more depth. Buy Royal if you want a more polished, less sugary version. We also carry 1 Million Golden Oud for fans of oud.
Shop every 1 Million size and version we have in stock, or see all Paco Rabanne perfume and cologne.
Frequently asked questions
Which 1 Million is the best?
For most people the original Eau de Toilette is the best pick. Fans of sweeter, richer scents often prefer 1 Million Elixir.
What is the difference between 1 Million and 1 Million Elixir?
The original is spicy and fresh on top with a leather and amber base. Elixir is deeper and sweeter, with more fruit, vanilla and tonka.
Is 1 Million a winter or summer cologne?
It is warm and sweet, so it works best in fall, winter and on evenings out.
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