This weekend, I had the pleasure of trying out my mini bottle of 1 Million Golden Oud by Rabanne, which I picked up at a rack store. I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with this release. While I’ve always considered Royal to be my favorite in the Million line, Golden Oud has now taken the top spot. Upon the initial spray, I was greeted with a delightful combination of sweet but dark vanilla. The depth of the fragrance is enriched by a lovely leather note and the oud, which meld seamlessly with the vanilla. After about a minute, the spices and saffron typical of Middle Eastern fragrances come through, adding an intriguing complexity that makes it perfect for the colder months. As the scent evolves, the saffron and spices gradually fade, leaving behind a warm and inviting blend of vanilla, leather and oud that lingers throughout the wearing. In terms of performance, Golden Oud does not disappoint. I experienced around eight hours of wear from the initial spray. The scent projected well for the first hour, and in the second hour, I noticed a solid two feet of projection that lasted deep into the sixth or seventh hour, before it settled into a subtle skin scent by the eighth hour. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this release, especially considering it’s part of the Million line. If I can find it at a reasonable price, I believe it will definitely be worthy of a full bottle in my collection. If you enjoy rich, warm fragrances that exude sophistication, 1 Million Golden Oud is certainly worth a try!

I know Oud is a topic from time to time and The Goods did a review of their top choices for Ouds, plus a little more about OUD fragrances overall. https://www.insidehook.com/grooming/best-oud-colognes