How is the similarity percentage calculated?

We cross the accords and notes of each pair of fragrances with our own similarity model, and when our editors have evaluated the pair in depth, their verdict is the number you see. The full methodology is linked at the bottom of the list.

Cheaper alternatives

Cheaper alternatives to Paco Rabanne 1 Million

More affordable options that smell similar, with what you gain and lose in each.

The profile of Paco Rabanne 1 Million rests on sweet, spicy and amber: that is the first thing any substitute has to nail, and the first thing we check in every candidate.

We found 6 cheaper alternatives; the closest is Afnan 9PM, which our model places as very close.

Best alternative

Afnan 9PM

Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).

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AfnanBudget
9PM
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Leather. Δ score: +0.1
LattafaBudget
Asad Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Spicy. Loses Leather. Δ score: +0.2
LattafaBudget
Khamrah Qahwa
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Leather. Δ score: +0.2
LattafaBudget
Khamrah Full review →
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Leather. Δ score: +0.3
ArmafBudget
Odyssey Mandarin Sky
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Leather. Δ score: 0.0
Al HaramainBudget
Amber Oud Gold Edition Full review →
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Leather. Δ score: +0.3

Same-tier alternatives

Jean Paul GaultierDesigner
Ultra Male Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Leather. Δ score: +0.4
Jean Paul GaultierDesigner
Le Male
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Leather. Δ score: +0.3
DiorDesigner
Sauvage
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Spicy. Loses Leather. Δ score: +1.0
DiorDesigner
Sauvage Elixir Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Leather. Δ score: +1.4
Giorgio ArmaniDesigner
Stronger With You Intensely Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Leather. Δ score: +0.4

Quick questions

How is the similarity percentage calculated?: We cross the accords and notes of each pair of fragrances with our own similarity model, and when our editors have evaluated the pair in depth, their verdict is the number you see. The full methodology is linked at the bottom of the list.

How we evaluate