Corium

#1417 in my "Tour de Fragrance" I've decided to do a thorough checkout of the entire Rayhaan line. I picked up "Elixir" in July of 24 and loved it. Picked up "Pacific" in May and loved it. "Cordova" two weeks ago and loved it. Picked up four more not yet in the Fragrantica database: "Ellwood". If you already have Lalique "Encre Noir" don't bother. "Fresh Wave", a Creed "Green Irish Tweed" clone that's better than the original. "Imperia Intense", which I found not really a very good "Aventus" clone if that was really what they were going for. And "Imperia Legacy", which is hands down the best YSL "Kouros" dupe ever produced and actually is better quality than the original. So on my desk are six: "Corum", "Dark Leather", "Imperia", "Ocean Rush", "Royal Wood" and "Wood Noir", with more on the way. I'll start with "Corum." "Corum" is clearly a clone of Emporio Armani "Stronger with You Leather" (RIP Georgio who just passed away. Angels sing you to your rest sir.), a scent I already own, so I am able to do a side-by-side. At first blush I would have said 90% close. Five minutes in, as more of the leather comes forward, I would say 95% similar, close enough no one will care. The leather has a slightly different character. Hard to describe. I would say the SWY is a car seat leather, and the Corum is a shoe leather with a slight leather soap quality. If you know the difference you know. I get the same performance from both, but really do prefer the Rayhaan over the SWY. Corum is absolutely better quality and scent than Maison Alhambra's clone "Your Touch Leather", which I also own. Totally safe blind buy you can wear wherever you'd wear the SWY Leather. Well done Rayhaan!

Corium by Rayhaan is an absolutely captivating and remarkable fragrance that is particularly perfect for romantic date nights or those chilly, crisp days when you want to feel cozy yet alluring. This exquisite scent features an intricate blend of warm chestnut, earthy sage, and rich leather notes, creating an olfactory experience that evokes a profound sense of strength, confidence, and sophistication. The performance of this fragrance is impressively solid, earning a distinguished rating of around 8 to 9 hours on my skin, providing ample opportunity to make an unforgettable impression, while it often lasts even longer when lingering on my clothes, wrapping me in its enchanting aroma throughout the day. The sillage, or the trail of fragrance left in one's wake, is nothing short of astonishingly enormous, ensuring that I am noticed wherever I go, and it has consistently fetched me an abundance of compliments from friends and strangers alike, attesting to its allure. Moreover, the bottle itself is a work of art, exuding elegance and style with its stunning design. The stitched leather that encases it is neatly crafted all around, adding a touch of sophistication and chicness that elevates the overall aesthetic appeal. The presentation is nothing short of a perfect score—110 out of 10—reflecting the care and attention to detail that has been put into every aspect of this fragrance. In summary, the overall experience with Corium by Rayhaan is a great purchase, particularly considering the exceptional value and quality that one receives from this standout scent. It truly is a delightful addition to any fragrance collection.😎

Probably the first time Ive ever much preferred the dupe over the original. Had a bottle of this and loved it. A very sweet scent similar to that of Stronger With You mixed in with a good amount of leather and freshness that makes it really stand out. Here I thought that if I liked this one so much, I had to love the Original SWY Leather, right? So got rid of this and found a bottle of SWY Leather. Which isn't readily available here in the US.. To my surprise, that same sweet leather fresh goodness that Corium had was no longer there. I found SWY Leather much more dull.. the leather wasnt as leathery, the freshness was absent. It was basically SWY Intensely with some weak leather scent mixed in. Very disappointed. Luckily Corium isnt very expensive, and the SWY Leather was easy to resell so I switched back to this. Definitely recommended, especially if you were looking to try SWY Leather. This actually does it better IMO. Who would have thunk? 9.5/10

Just got it a few days ago and used it a couple times so all gonna be based on the first impression. Haven’t smelled SWY leather yet but is very close to the SWY dna with this beautiful modern leather touch that’s present from the very beginning and keeps growing and becoming dominant as the fragrance evolves into it’s final form which i found is a beautiful realistic leather with subtle hints of nutty sweetness underneath. I live in a Caribbean city so the weather is rather hot and humid year round, even so i find it great to use on nights or fresher days with great results on how it smells and performs. Really pleased with this one, i will keep trying it and see how it evolves as i let it mature for a while. For now is a solid 9/10 for me.

Is this a Stronger With You Leather clone...why yes it is. It's 95% the same. Does it differ in any way...I feel like it's slightly more leather, with longevity/projection/quality down a notch, which still makes it powerful. SWY Leather is my favorite fragrance of all time and with Corium being so close, and the much cheaper price tag ($20-25), this will be my go-to in the future. I need to go through my 2 backup bottles of SWY Leather first. Lol. The bottle of Corium isn't bad either. Its wrapped in leather with the smell as well and you can see the liquid from the top and bottom, unlike SWY Leather, which you can't see at all. If you like SWY Leather, there is NO WAY you can go wrong with Corium. 4.5/5 all round