The Secret
Antonio BanderasEau de Toilette2010
Side by side
The Secret vs. 1 Million Cologne
Is The Secret better than 1 Million Cologne?
1 Million Cologne wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Tonka BeanLeather
warm spicyfresh spicyleathercitruswoodyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Secret and 1 Million Cologne?
| The Secret | 1 Million Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Cologne |
| Launched | 2010 | 2015 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Elisabeth Vidal | Olivier Pescheux |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do The Secret and 1 Million Cologne smell?
The Secret
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Animalic
1 Million Cologne
Citrus
Rose
Aromatic
Marine
Warm Spicy
Woody
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Secret and 1 Million Cologne share?
Top
MintGrapefruit
Aquatic NotesCitrusesMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
CinnamonWoodsLeatherBlack PepperApple Liqueur
RoseJuniper Berries
Base
Tonka BeanMuskWoody Notes
PatchouliTonka BeanLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CinnamonBlack Pepper
Cardamom
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do The Secret and 1 Million Cologne work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Secret or 1 Million Cologne?
| The Secret | 1 Million Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Secret and 1 Million Cologne?
Oriental-spicy with serious backbone. The mint opening is clean and arresting. The leather-spice drydown? That is where the confidence lives. Great value for what it delivers.The Secret
It's the 1 Million you wear when you don't want to announce yourself. The marine and citrus opening does the work of establishing presence without demanding attention.1 Million Cologne
The hunt
Where to buy The Secret and 1 Million Cologne
| The Secret | 1 Million Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $15.95fragranceshop | — |
| 6.7 oz | $21.95fragranceshop | — |
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