The art of perfuming humans goes back a long, long way, perhaps even to the dawn of civilization. To aid in hunting, to perfume oneself in the image of gods in antiquity, or simply to seduce and enhance oneself, perfume is everywhere. But it was obviously during the 20th century that perfume became democratized and turned into a true fashion accessory in its own right. This is evidenced by the bottles, indispensable marketing tools still very carefully crafted today. And if perfume has become so omnipresent, trendy, and accessible, it’s partly thanks to Paco Rabanne.
The Spanish couturier quickly took an interest in perfume in the 1960s and took the opportunity to partner with Puig, the massive Spanish company that has worked with many major brands. Together, they released the famous "Calandre" perfume, then "Paco Rabanne pour Homme" in 1973, a mini-revolution. Today, the brand is a market leader, chaining success after success: XS, Invictus, Black XS, and finally One Million and Lady Million, the latest releases, each with several variations. Today, it’s especially the new Elixir One Million that interests us.