Rabanne Million Gold: The Details Behind the Design

Throughout his life, the late Paco Rabanne found endless inspiration in the French region of Brittany — particularly in its coastline, where vast chains bound boats to the shore. He wove these huge, hulking links into his work, creating fashion from industrial materials and introducing chainmail styles and heavy-duty jewellery to a post-war world. The latest fragrance from the brand — Million Gold Eau de Parfum Intense — honours this maritime motif, and bears Rabanne’s “XL Link” on its gold ingot bottle.

Across the Rabanne range, there have been a staggering 184 iterations of the XL Link since its debut, but this outing positions it anew, as a symbol of larger-than-life masculine confidence and energy. And, while there have only been five iterations of the Million fragrance (which initially launched in 2008), it’s a scent that stands for much the same. This new expression maintains the textured, woody style of the Million collection and sees original perfumers, Christophe Raynaud and Quentin Bisch, return to punch up the stalwart mandarin, cedar, and sandalwood notes of the line.

This time, expect a slightly spicier, more seductive spritz, with cardamom oil, pink peppercorn, and cinnamon bark layered across aromas of deep vetiver and leather. Centre stage, however, is Akigalawood, a unique, upcycled ingredient derived from patchouli oil that provides a vibrant addiction and intoxicating sensuality into the Million mix. Sharing that stage is artist and musician Moses Sumney, who joins Rabanne as the face of Million Gold. A paragon of style and originality himself, Sumney is also renowned for his ability to link together seemingly disparate elements into one cohesive, creative whole. Who better, then, to wear this refreshing new fragrance — and to represent the legacy of the great Paco Rabanne?

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