What Is ALT Fragrances One Billion a Dupe Of?

ALT Fragrances One Billion is a clone of Rabanne 1 Million EDT. The notes point toward grapefruit, cinnamon and sweet amber woods. Here’s what connects them and what we’d check before buying.

What connects the two?

The original 1 Million Eau de Toilette is the reference behind One Billion. Mint and grapefruit meet cinnamon, rose and amberwoods in ALT’s list, giving you the fresh-to-warm contrast to compare.

How do their notes compare?

ALT Fragrances One Billion lists Grapefruit, Mint, Cinnamon, Rose, Spicy Notes and Patchouli among its notes. Rabanne 1 Million EDT lists Blood Mandarin, Grapefruit, Mint, Cinnamon, Spicy Notes and Rose among its own notes.

A shared note is a starting point, rather than a promise that both scents will develop the same way. The amount of sweetness, the texture of the woods and the way the notes blend can matter as much as the names on the list.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d check how much cinnamon you notice against the sweeter amber notes. Make sure the reference sample is the original EDT, since the line includes several different flankers.

Try the same number of sprays on separate wrists if you can. Compare them again after the opening settles, and check how noticeable each one feels at a normal wearing distance. Let your own skin and usual setting have a say.

Which bottle makes more sense?

We’d start with ALT Fragrances One Billion if you want to try this scent idea in ALT’s interpretation. Choose Rabanne 1 Million EDT if that exact original is what you want. Before ordering, compare bottle sizes, the delivered price and the retailer’s return terms. A smaller bottle or sample can be the better first step when one particular note is the reason you are interested.