Score
90/100

Rayhaan Lion

2024

“Lavender, pear, and mint over vanilla — Rayhaan's Pure XS-adjacent value masculine.”

Lion
aromatic
vanilla
fresh spicy
$25–$40Great value

The take

What works

  • ●Lavender-pear-mint-vanilla sweet value masculine
  • ●Big projection at clone pricing

Trade-offs

  • ●Cloying in heat — requires moderation
  • ●Bubblegum opening polarizes

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Notes

Top

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. Leans masculine.

When

  • Spring, 73%, works
  • Summer, 38%
  • Fall, 86%, best
  • Winter, 100%, best
  • Day, 63%, works
  • Night, 94%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight out

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lion a good Ultra Male dupe?

It's one of the closest matches to Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male, a real match, not just shared notes. At $25–$40 vs Jean Paul Gaultier's $80–$190, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.

What does Lion smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Afnan 9PM, Ramz Lattafa Silver, Maison Alhambra Glacier Ultra. Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Lion last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Lion?

Lion is best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. It suits date nights and nights out.

Is Lion worth it?

At $25–$40, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Lavender-pear-mint-vanilla sweet value masculine. Big projection at clone pricing.