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post #1 of 28
2/24/12 at 9:12am
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Hi,

I am new to these forums, and I do not have a nose as sophisticated as some you probably have.

Now, I love Paco Rabanne 1 Million and its spicy sweetness and warmth but find its only really suitable for the colder months. Is there anything in a similar vein that's good for spring time?

Thanks!
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post #2 of 28
2/24/12 at 9:28am
212 VIP is pretty similar to it.
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post #3 of 28
2/24/12 at 9:31am
Yeah, 212 VIP, less intense and more fruity
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post #4 of 28
2/24/12 at 9:41am
Some feel that Boss Bottled is similar.
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post #5 of 28
2/24/12 at 9:50am
Black Soul by Lapidus
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post #6 of 28
2/24/12 at 9:57am
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Yeah, 212 VIP, less intense and more fruity

I would say the same too.
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post #7 of 28
2/24/12 at 9:58am
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Black Soul by Lapidus

This one
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post #8 of 28
2/24/12 at 10:30am
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The Secret by Antonio Ban.....
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post #9 of 28
2/24/12 at 10:59am
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The Secret by Antonio Ban.....

This one!
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post #10 of 28
2/24/12 at 11:05am
Yep like everyone else mention 212 VIP. I actually like that more.
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post #11 of 28
2/24/12 at 11:10am
John Varvatos - John Varvatos smells similar to me.
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post #12 of 28
2/24/12 at 12:12pm
CK shock
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post #13 of 28
2/24/12 at 12:17pm
Spicebomb
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post #14 of 28
2/24/12 at 1:15pm
Another for Black Soul
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post #15 of 28
2/24/12 at 1:19pm
Dolce & Gabbana - The One For Men
YSL - La Nuit de L'Homme
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post #16 of 28
2/24/12 at 5:04pm
I own VIP, Shock and YSL La nuit, 212 smells a lot like 1 mil but a bit more spicy/boozy. Its pretty nice.
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post #17 of 28
2/24/12 at 8:09pm
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John Varvatos - John Varvatos smells similar to me.

I could subtly see this.

My first reaction was The Secret by Antonio Banderas too though.
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post #18 of 28
2/24/12 at 8:52pm
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Originally Posted by gmm150 View Post

Spicebomb

it's both cooler/fresher/lighter, and more wintery at the same time !!

As for another similar scent to 1 Million, try Lapidus' Altamir.
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post #19 of 28
2/25/12 at 12:33am
Definitely Antonio Banderas: The Secret

Smells like a lighter 1 Million (way more versatile) but more expensive while costing 5x cheaper!
Lasts about 6 hours and girls like it too for that matter. Very good regarding the cheap price!
I bought the edt/aftershave 2x 100ml set in Spain last year for under 20 euros.
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post #20 of 28
2/25/12 at 12:43am
Black Soul is probably the closest to One Million, but the projection is still monstrous!
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post #21 of 28
2/25/12 at 5:40am
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post #22 of 28
2/25/12 at 2:33pm
Welcome!
Black Soul- Ted Lapidus;
Secret- Antônio Banderas.
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post #23 of 28
2/25/12 at 3:11pm
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Some feel that Boss Bottled is similar.

WHAT !!???!!!???

To my nose 1 Million and Boss Bottled share the same characteristics as Aramis Havana and L'eau D'Issey Miayki - NOTHING !!!
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post #24 of 28
2/25/12 at 3:55pm
boss bottle is no where similar. 24 gold is a nice sweet scent btw in the vein of new haarlem but not similar
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post #25 of 28
2/26/12 at 2:50pm
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Brilliant, thanks for the replies. I tried 212 VIP and it was almost indistinguishable from 1 Million, also tried CK Shock and liked that a lot.

So... I bought CK Shock, ordered some TL Black Soul as it was so cheap, and some Rochas Man which leads me to another question...

Would you say Rochas Man is a strictly cold weather scent as I found with A*Star?

I also tried some Gaultier Le Male Terrible on my skin and it developed into a well matured urine funk on me. I did NOT smell fit.
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post #26 of 28
2/26/12 at 3:49pm
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Brilliant, thanks for the replies. I tried 212 VIP and it was almost indistinguishable from 1 Million, also tried CK Shock and liked that a lot.

So... I bought CK Shock, ordered some TL Black Soul as it was so cheap, and some Rochas Man which leads me to another question...

Would you say Rochas Man is a strictly cold weather scent as I found with A*Star?

I also tried some Gaultier Le Male Terrible on my skin and it developed into a well matured urine funk on me. I did NOT smell fit.

IMO Rochas Man can be used all year around. It's a nicely blended gourmand.
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post #27 of 28
2/26/12 at 3:54pm
The only scent it reminded me of was Lapidus Pour Homme.
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post #28 of 28
2/27/12 at 1:23am
C. herrera 212 VIP
Or for spring & summer, Joop Jump (better longevity than 212 vip as well).
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