I picked this up very recently in a combo auction on ebay after smelling it in stores and you described it well! Insanely sweet, slightly femme florals, really excellent dry down. I have nothing like this and its ridiculousness is part of the appeal.
It is definitely one of the best elixirs ive tried. Im not one thats on this "sweet" train recently but i think being one of the first ones to take it in the very sweet direction gains my respect. And good lord the projection and longevity. Love it for what it is. Keep em coming, G. Stay humble brother
This one is pretty solid, but I feel it’s best suited for someone with a smaller collection that just needs an all-in-one cool weather + night out sweet vanilla fragrance. It will definitely get attention. If you have a larger collection with niche and high end designers then it’s probably one that won’t get much if any use.
This is my absolute all time favorite fragrance. I gotten more compliments from it within 1 day of owning it than from any other fragrance in its lifetime. I am in love. Everybody loves it, but I love it the most. I am already planning on ordering the 200ml bottle if the first 100ml gets as much as "suspiciously light"
I love it!! 1 million elixir is probably #3, with invictus victory elixir 2nd and JPG Elixir 1st on my list. Gucci guilty elixir would be my #4. My 1 million royal would be more feminine than the elixir.
Gerard, another excellent & honest review by you. I agree with your opinion on 1 Million Elixir & I also like Boss Bottle Elixir more than all the other elixir fragrances. If I was younger, maybe I would like 1 Million Elixir more. The only 1 Million that I own & love is 1 Million Prive which is discontinued. BTW, I hope that you quadruple your subscribers in 2024. Your content is consistently excellent and I hope more people can find your channel in 2024.
I think you hit the nail on the head with this one Gerard! I enjoy this fragrance, but it’s not my cup of tea. I have a PR sampler pack with this in it -I’m glad I got to test it out - not full bottle worthy for me. The Parfum on the other hand, might be one I pull the trigger on!
Thank you sir I almost f***** up with a 200ml bottle! Thought about all the sweetness but like no they wouldn't dare! I guess they did! I can stand sweet fragrances like JPG Elixir as the sweetest I can digest but this one goes beyond from what I can tell from all the comments. Especially when winter is nowhere to find here in Eastern Europe.
I bought one million royal over this one its less sweet and wifey loved it more than the elixir but if you like real sweet scents and can stand it it’s a great choice
From this year’s Elixir galore, I tried Boss Elixir and I liked it a lot. I bought JPG Le Male Elixir which I really enjoy. 2-3 sprays is all I need. Great review. Cheers
I originally didn’t like this fragrance but my wife went nuts for it and thought it was a sexy masculine scent. I thought otherwise, right from the off It leaned more feminine and can see why women go crazy for it. I ended up getting her a bottle as she enjoys wearing masculine, unisex and feminine scents and she loved it. I tested it once or twice then ended up getting one for myself on the cheap of eBay for $ 35 for a 1.7 ounces with 40ml remaining. it’s not one of my most worn as it lacks versatility as you mentioned and it’s more on the youthful side but the dry down amazing.
Thanks for the review man. Last year was The Elixir year. Will '24 be the year of The Privé? Recent elixirs I got were JPG and Boss Bottled and next up will be Ralph's club. 1 Million Elizer teeters just a little bit on the cloying side for me to purchase. I would be open to a good dupe tho lol
@@Cooliewhistles Better. I can't leave a comment mentioning specific stores or how I did it. YT will get me for, you know. I sometimes have to talk in code. Bosvcov. retalemenot. Combine. Very nice.
This one is kind of ok for me. I get a ton of very sweet jammy rose for the majority of the scent, which is a long time on my skin. Kind of a fragrance without a purpose for my taste as I don't really find a time/place I want to smell like this. I much prefer Privee to this. Merry Christmas to you and your family, hope it is amazing!!
I’ve been using the samples I’ve got of this and wasn’t sure at first but Ive started to enjoy it. Pretty sure it smells like a darker version of Versace Eros. Just trying le male elixir as I feel both are similar. Love Hugo boss elixir as well which I purchased
I think it's great and probably the most mass appealing elixir. Although I do agree with what you're saying, if you just want that compliment factor this will work in pretty much any situation. I think when we step back and remember 99% of ppl aren't freg heads like us this has really insane appeal. This is probably my most complimented fragrance, I dunno just seems to garner attention, it's not gonna wow anybody or blow ppl away but the "you smell good/nice" just keep rolling in 😂. I like it, easy to wear for me, easy appeal for anyone around me and just fits my persona. But I'm a person where sweet fragrances do much better for me than more traditional masculine fragrances.
Yeah i just enjoy it for what it is super sweet mass appealing goodness 😅. Plus I got mine for £40 which is like $50-55... Its probably the least interesting 1 million but the most mass appealing maybe
@@gerardgeorge it’s nice, I like it but can come across a bit nauseating to me when I smell up close. Smells nice from far and in the air but not up close. It’s a clean floral soapy scent. Never tried reflection man only 45 but a lot of people have compared it to that.
Haven't smelled it beyond tester strip in store. I've yet to smell a 1 million that wows me in the slightest. Kinda makes me feel like a snob saying that, but when I can get Manceras for cheaper and do the same job better (in my opinion), I'll stick with the Manceras. And of course there's multiple Mercedes fragrances that do this for way cheaper as well
Definitely thought the same, my wife goes crazy over it and ended up getting her a bottle. From the off it leaned feminine but definitely still smells good.
I picked this up very recently in a combo auction on ebay after smelling it in stores and you described it well! Insanely sweet, slightly femme florals, really excellent dry down. I have nothing like this and its ridiculousness is part of the appeal.
It is definitely one of the best elixirs ive tried. Im not one thats on this "sweet" train recently but i think being one of the first ones to take it in the very sweet direction gains my respect. And good lord the projection and longevity. Love it for what it is. Keep em coming, G. Stay humble brother
Thank you brotha for supporting I appreciate it!
This one is pretty solid, but I feel it’s best suited for someone with a smaller collection that just needs an all-in-one cool weather + night out sweet vanilla fragrance. It will definitely get attention. If you have a larger collection with niche and high end designers then it’s probably one that won’t get much if any use.
Well said.
Best way to describe this one
This is my absolute all time favorite fragrance. I gotten more compliments from it within 1 day of owning it than from any other fragrance in its lifetime. I am in love. Everybody loves it, but I love it the most. I am already planning on ordering the 200ml bottle if the first 100ml gets as much as "suspiciously light"
Glad you enjoy it!
I love it!! 1 million elixir is probably #3, with invictus victory elixir 2nd and JPG Elixir 1st on my list. Gucci guilty elixir would be my #4. My 1 million royal would be more feminine than the elixir.
Haven't tried Royal yet! Nice list.
Just bought it today and 3 complinents from 3 girls, and their reaction, like they got crazy after smelling it 😄
And yes, got 100ml for 80$
Thats a great price.
Gerard, another excellent & honest review by you. I agree with your opinion on 1 Million Elixir & I also like Boss Bottle Elixir more than all the other elixir fragrances. If I was younger, maybe I would like 1 Million Elixir more. The only 1 Million that I own & love is 1 Million Prive which is discontinued. BTW, I hope that you quadruple your subscribers in 2024. Your content is consistently excellent and I hope more people can find your channel in 2024.
Ed that means so much to me an thank you so much for supporting the channel. Prive is my favorite in the line.
I think you hit the nail on the head with this one Gerard! I enjoy this fragrance, but it’s not my cup of tea. I have a PR sampler pack with this in it -I’m glad I got to test it out - not full bottle worthy for me. The Parfum on the other hand, might be one I pull the trigger on!
Parfum is MILES better I agree.
Sheesh I enjoy the parfum, it’s a great fragrance, but I prefer the elixir
Thank you sir I almost f***** up with a 200ml bottle! Thought about all the sweetness but like no they wouldn't dare! I guess they did!
I can stand sweet fragrances like JPG Elixir as the sweetest I can digest but this one goes beyond from what I can tell from all the comments.
Especially when winter is nowhere to find here in Eastern Europe.
Glad I could help!
I bought one million royal over this one its less sweet and wifey loved it more than the elixir but if you like real sweet scents and can stand it it’s a great choice
I completely agree.
From this year’s Elixir galore, I tried Boss Elixir and I liked it a lot. I bought JPG Le Male Elixir which I really enjoy. 2-3 sprays is all I need.
Great review. Cheers
Which is better?
@@kingyeti6336I can’t speak to Boss Bottled Elixir, but JPG Le Male Elixir is fantastic.
Thanks for sharing!
I originally didn’t like this fragrance but my wife went nuts for it and thought it was a sexy masculine scent. I thought otherwise, right from the off It leaned more feminine and can see why women go crazy for it. I ended up getting her a bottle as she enjoys wearing masculine, unisex and feminine scents and she loved it. I tested it once or twice then ended up getting one for myself on the cheap of eBay for $ 35 for a 1.7 ounces with 40ml remaining. it’s not one of my most worn as it lacks versatility as you mentioned and it’s more on the youthful side but the dry down amazing.
I think you nailed it here. Definitely worth it at that price.
Thanks for the review man. Last year was The Elixir year. Will '24 be the year of The Privé? Recent elixirs I got were JPG and Boss Bottled and next up will be Ralph's club. 1 Million Elizer teeters just a little bit on the cloying side for me to purchase. I would be open to a good dupe tho lol
I still need to try that Ralphs club one.
Thank you for your honesty.
Just picked up Tumi 19 on a deal.
Happy holidays.
Was this the $150 online sale this week, or something better? I want that one …
@@Cooliewhistles Better. I can't leave a comment mentioning specific stores or how I did it.
YT will get me for, you know. I sometimes have to talk in code.
Bosvcov.
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Combine.
Very nice.
Enjoy it
Good video! Glad you reviewed it! Hope you do more like this!.thanks.
Thanks Vance!
This one is kind of ok for me. I get a ton of very sweet jammy rose for the majority of the scent, which is a long time on my skin. Kind of a fragrance without a purpose for my taste as I don't really find a time/place I want to smell like this. I much prefer Privee to this. Merry Christmas to you and your family, hope it is amazing!!
Merry Christmas to you and your Michael! I couldn't agree more Prive is the best in the line.
I’ve been using the samples I’ve got of this and wasn’t sure at first but Ive started to enjoy it. Pretty sure it smells like a darker version of Versace Eros. Just trying le male elixir as I feel both are similar. Love Hugo boss elixir as well which I purchased
Sometimes you gotta live with a scent for awhile to appreciate it.
Hey Gerard! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers from Brazil!
My pleasure!
I think it's great and probably the most mass appealing elixir. Although I do agree with what you're saying, if you just want that compliment factor this will work in pretty much any situation. I think when we step back and remember 99% of ppl aren't freg heads like us this has really insane appeal. This is probably my most complimented fragrance, I dunno just seems to garner attention, it's not gonna wow anybody or blow ppl away but the "you smell good/nice" just keep rolling in 😂. I like it, easy to wear for me, easy appeal for anyone around me and just fits my persona. But I'm a person where sweet fragrances do much better for me than more traditional masculine fragrances.
Yeah i just enjoy it for what it is super sweet mass appealing goodness 😅. Plus I got mine for £40 which is like $50-55... Its probably the least interesting 1 million but the most mass appealing maybe
You're absolutely right I'm speaking to other fragheads.
@@gerardgeorge yeah i thought what you said was pretty spot on about this fragrance
Guys this fragrance is awesome from opening to drydown. Just grab it.
Enjoy it!
My favorite for sure. Even though I LOVEE Royal and Lucky too.
Lucky is great.
Best elixirs I own:
1. JPG elixir
2. Dior sauvage elixir
3. Gucci guilty elixir - growing on me
4. One million elixir
I still have got to try the Gucci!
@@gerardgeorge it’s nice, I like it but can come across a bit nauseating to me when I smell up close. Smells nice from far and in the air but not up close. It’s a clean floral soapy scent. Never tried reflection man only 45 but a lot of people have compared it to that.
Paco Rabane Invictus Victory Elixir 👍 is nice and safe wear
Good choice!
Haven't smelled it beyond tester strip in store. I've yet to smell a 1 million that wows me in the slightest. Kinda makes me feel like a snob saying that, but when I can get Manceras for cheaper and do the same job better (in my opinion), I'll stick with the Manceras. And of course there's multiple Mercedes fragrances that do this for way cheaper as well
I completely agree. I dont own any 1 millions but if I did it would be prive.
reviewed 1 million royal? you might like it better its less sweet
Not yet but will thanks!
Great opening but for me in the drydown it just becomes the “standard designer brand super sweet ethyl maltol modern sadness”
Hahaha that last bit made me chuckle.
Not a big fan of this fragrance myself either, I would much rather wear Victory Elixir from this house for the same occasions.
100 percent agree Kyle.
Did anyone ever realize that the og smells like cherry I get that in there
I can see what you mean. Like syrup almost.
When you say "dynamic", do you mean "practical"? I'm not a native English speaker 🤪 LOL
More so "energetic"
@@gerardgeorge TNX
This one would be great for a woman.
I agree hahaha!
Dang, and I thought 1 Million Parfum was sugary sweet. This sounds like it might be worse.
It is!
I’m tired of the vanilla bomb elixirs. One million and jpg are that imo
My 2 least favorites as well.
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Elixir it's a woman's fragrance marketed to men. Come on, guys.
Just don't. 🤦🏻♂️
Definitely thought the same, my wife goes crazy over it and ended up getting her a bottle. From the off it leaned feminine but definitely still smells good.
I don't disagree that's why I felt it was important to mention.