Head to head
Paco Rabanne 1 Million and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male are often compared by people choosing between the two. 1 Million is an amber fragrance and Le Male a fougère one, and they share mint and cinnamon. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
1 Million stands apart with grapefruit, mandarin and rose, while Le Male brings lavender, cardamom and bergamot. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and 1 Million projects more (enormous against strong). Le Male is the cheaper one: about $85 against $90 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| 1 MillionPaco Rabanne | Le MaleJean Paul Gaultier | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $90 · 3.4 oz | $85 · 4.2 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2008 | 1995 |
| Family | Amber, Leather | Fougère, Amber |
| Top notes | Grapefruit, Mint, Mandarin | Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot |
| Heart notes | Cinnamon, Rose, Spices | Cinnamon, Cumin, Orange blossom |
| Base notes | Leather, Amber, Patchouli | Vanilla, Tonka bean, Sandalwood |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Enormous | Strong |
| Best seasons | Fall, Winter | Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Date, Everyday | Date, Everyday |
| Style | Seductive, Urban | Seductive, Classic, Cozy |
Paco Rabanne
$90 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Amber
Sweet, spicy and unashamed. Cinnamon and ambery leather in a gold bar designed to be noticed.
Choose 1 Million if you want stronger projection and a more urban character.
Jean Paul Gaultier
$85 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère
Barbershop lavender and creamy vanilla: an amber fougère with the soul of a classic. Comforting, sensual and very nineties.
Choose Le Male if you want a quieter scent that stays close to the skin and a more classic and cozy character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and 1 Million projects more (enormous against strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Le Male is the cheaper one: about $85 against $90 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share mint and cinnamon. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer they are about equally suited. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. 1 Million is at its best in fall and winter, and Le Male in fall and winter.
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