Rayhaan
Lion
“Lavender, pear, and mint over vanilla — Rayhaan's Pure XS-adjacent value masculine.”
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
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Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Spring works too. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 73%, works
- Summer, 38%
- Fall, 86%, best
- Winter, 100%, best
- Day, 63%
- Night, 94%, best
Occasions
Gender
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?
95% similarity to Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $25–$40 vs Jean Paul Gaultier's $80–$185, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.
What does Lion smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Afnan 9PM (85%), Lattafa Perfumes Ramz Lattafa Silver (84%), Maison Alhambra Glacier Ultra (89%). 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 works 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.