NEW Paco Rabanne 1 Million Gold FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Summary

In this fragrance review, Ash introduces '1 Million Gold' from Paco Rabanne, now simply known as Rabon. The video discusses the brand's rebranding and the new scent's packaging, noting discrepancies in the product's naming and presentation. Ash shares his and his wife's contrasting opinions on the fragrance, describing it as initially sweet and spicy with a warm, inviting scent profile that dries down to a more woody, Sandalwood focus. The review highlights the scent's divisive reception, with some finding it pleasant and others associating it with body odor, possibly due to its similarity to the niche fragrance Santal 33. Ash concludes by recommending sampling before purchase and expressing his personal enjoyment of the scent for fall and winter wear.

Takeaways

• 🎉 Ash introduces a new fragrance in the 1 Million line from Paco Rabanne, now simply called Rabon.
• 🔄 The brand and fragrance names are undergoing a rebranding phase, with '1 Million' becoming 'Million'.
• 💰 The fragrance is available in the US for around $140 USD, reflecting the increasing prices of designer fragrances.
• 🛍️ Ash purchased the fragrance from Dillard's and provides discount codes for various fragrance retailers in the video description.
• 📦 The packaging of the fragrance is discussed in detail, with a focus on the color scheme and presentation.
• 🤔 There is some confusion regarding the branding, as the name 'Million Gold' was initially presented without the '1', causing speculation about the brand's intentions.
• 👃 Ash and his wife have different interpretations of the fragrance's scent, highlighting the divisive nature of the fragrance's reception.
• 🍂 The fragrance's scent profile is described as sweet, warm, and spicy, with a strong opening that mellows into a woody scent as it dries down.
• 🌟 The fragrance is compared to other popular, sweet fragrances on the market, with a particular note of similarity to '1 Million Elixir'.
• 🔥 Some people find the fragrance off-putting, associating it with body odor, while others, like Ash, find it pleasant and enjoyable.
• 🍂 The dry down of the fragrance features a noticeable Sandalwood note, which has a 'Santal 33' vibe, appealing to those who enjoy that type of scent profile.

Q & A

What is the new fragrance being discussed in the video?

The new fragrance being discussed is '1 Million Gold' from the brand that was formerly known as Paco Rabanne, but is now just referred to as Rabanne.

What is the price of the new fragrance in the US?

The new fragrance costs $140 US in the US, as mentioned by the reviewer who bought it from Dillard's.

What is the brand's current name controversy mentioned in the video?

The brand has undergone a name change from 'Paco Rabanne' to just 'Rabanne', and there seems to be some confusion regarding the fragrance's name, which was initially presented as 'million gold' without the '1', but later included it.

What is the concentration of the fragrance?

The concentration of the fragrance is Eau de Parfum Intense at 100ml, as indicated on the box.

What is the reviewer's initial impression of the fragrance's scent profile?

The reviewer finds the opening of the fragrance to be sweet, warm, spicy, and inviting, with a strong initial projection that mellows into a woody scent dominated by sandalwood as it dries down.

How does the reviewer's wife perceive the fragrance differently?

The reviewer's wife experiences a body odor aspect from the fragrance that the reviewer does not perceive, indicating a divisive reception of the scent.

What is the reviewer's stance on the divisive nature of the fragrance?

The reviewer believes that more people might come around to enjoying the fragrance as they become more familiar with it, despite the divisive opinions.

What is the longevity and performance of the fragrance according to the reviewer?

The reviewer mentions that the fragrance has solid longevity and performance, being strong initially and settling closer to the skin without becoming weak.

What is the reviewer's comparison of the sandalwood note in '1 Million Gold' to another fragrance?

The reviewer notes a similarity between the sandalwood note in '1 Million Gold' and that in the niche fragrance 'Santal 33' by Le Labo, particularly in its unique and somewhat scratchy quality.

What advice does the reviewer give regarding trying out the fragrance?

The reviewer advises that due to the divisive nature of the fragrance, it's important to sample it first, especially for those who may not respond well to certain scent profiles.

What are the reviewer's final thoughts on '1 Million Gold'?

The reviewer enjoys the fragrance, appreciating its progression from a sweet and spicy opening to a woody dry down, and believes it is better than its current reception suggests.