Italia

Decant review: Italia opens with a fruity sweetness with slight honey glow paired with a clean floral character and some spice sprinkled in. The sweetness initially smells almost cereal like, reminiscent of Fruity Pebbles.. The scent is balanced in density, not as airy as Xerjoff Naxos but lighter than Maison Asrar Muharib. A slight sharpness is present but not unpleasant, and there is very little tobacco detectable at the start. Around the first hour the sweetness begins to shift from fruity toward the honeyed warmth. Vanilla starts to appear, and light spices grow in the background, warming the scent. A subtle tobacco note becomes detectable as the fragrance gradually grows denser and warmer. The tobacco is less noticeable than Muharib and Naxos. The lavender is present but blended into the composition rather than standing out individually. As the fragrance develops further, the sweetness dries out and the spices become more noticeable. The scent transitions into a warm cinnamon vanilla profile, supported by dry tobacco that adds an earthy warmth underneath the sweetness. In the late drydown, the fragrance becomes a soft skin scent dominated by vanilla, with faint tobacco still detectable providing a slightly dry warmth. 6 hours on skin, Moderate projection early, gradually pulling closer to the skin after a few hours. I have smelt Naxos, Muharib, and Italia so to summarize I will compare them. Rayhaan Italia is an “in between” scent in the Naxos DNA, offering a good middle ground between the airy, floral, and golden sweet Naxos and the dense, warm, and spicy Muharib. The defining aspect for me is how fruity the opening is, assuming that is an emphasis on the citrus. Each of the three has its pros and cons and it just comes down to personal preference (and your price range lol). If you like the DNA you will like this because it is done well. 9/10

Overall thoughts and scent profile: This is honey fragrance first and foremost. If you don't like honey then don't buy this. Other than that, you get a slightly dark tobacco note that borderline almost smells chocolatey, the lavender and lemon combo are barely present but they give it a kind of "lemonade-y" vibe, in fact I'd say the fragrance smells like honey lemonade, with a tobacco note. It is really good and premium smelling, you can tell that it uses high quality ingredients, but It's still a niche scent profile and it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Overall not my favorite scent profile however premium or niche it may be. Presentation and bottle quality: Incredible presentation, the bottle looks and box feel very premium and look great, I appreciate how smell yet premium looking the box is, the bottle has a very premium magnetic bottlecap, and the pressurized atomizer is very high quality. Performance: Very strong. On skin you get strong projection and sillage for the first 2-2.5 hours with it being more intimate for another 9 hours or so, on fabrics it's borderline nuclear, you get a huge scent bubble, and it easily lasts a whole day, maybe like 20 hours. Blind buy factor: It's not polarizing, but it doesn't smell amazing to me either, like I said earlier, it is a niche scent profile so it's not super mass appealing like a designer scent would be, I'd recommend sampling it (or the og naxos) first, maybe get a 2ml decant, and then get a decision. If you know you like honey then you could also blind buy it. Final rating: 7.5/10

So I know this is a clone of Xerjoff Naxos which is a fragrance I've never smelled so I can't compare, or say how close it gets. I will say this is fantastic! Super masculine loud in your face woody tobacco right off the bat. I was not expecting that. I figured it would be more like the Blonde Amber clones being softer and sweeter. I wasn't expecting to get Bogart Pour Homme. This is basically exactly like Bogart Pour Homme at first right down to the burning sensation on my skin. Now after a couple hours the tobacco fades a little bit and the vanilla, honey, and other sweeter notes peek their head out a lot more. The tobacco is always there pretty strong though. It lasts many hours and projects out really hard for many hours too. I love this stuff, and I freaking love Rayhaan. I wasn't expecting this to be so close to Bogart Pour Homme. I had to go look at when Naxos was made, and it was 2014 or 2015. Bogart Pour Homme was made in 2004. Now I don't know if Naxos is cloning Bogart, or maybe Bogart copied something else and Xerjoff did the same, but the resemblance is uncanny. Rayhaan Italia is basically honey Bogart Pour Homme, and I love it for it.

I gave it a week to macerate a bit before giving my first impression, it smells like the designer version of naxos, if you know what I mean, vanilla, very sweet, also cashmere I can detect, sometimes the lavender can barely be detected, but still the honey, tobacco and some of the freshy notes are a bit lost, all are here but still my nose can’t distinguish them from the whole scent, amazing performance, and I guess it will develop to be a lot better after like 2 months of maceration in terms of both smell and performance, as it got better than the first 4 5 sprays a week ago. I still like Fierte Luna more as I feel it has better quality and blend and it feels denser as well, but I had it for longer time and it macerated quite well before smelling that good. But as it is now, it smells way way better than voux elegante which I had for more than 5 months. Still I like it as it is now, off course I will update after a month or 2 or once I detect any changes.

I don't leave reviews often but man !!!! the first 5 minutes of spraying, all i got was a blast of medicinal honey and that's it. 10 min later this turns into the most seductive, sexy, sweet honey bomb (still lowkey medicinal but perfectly balanced) Projection is at least a solid arms length+ as i can smell it as im typing and i normally dont smell my fragrances projecting off my skin that often. Longevity is just ridiculous. Idk what it is but the honey is so thick that it just sticks around forever That being said even though this fragrance is 8.5/10 in my book, it isn't for me. The medicinal smell makes me nauseous after smelling it all day but people seem to enjoy it. And even though I haven't smelt Naxos in almost 2 years, this does come close enough to tickle that memory in my brain with the way how the quality of this fragrance is blended, the way how the honey comes through and the Layton-esk methanolic/medicinal smell comes through

I had Naxos, and now I have this. I can say one clear thing that sets them apart. And that is the depth of the Tobacco note (as I perceive it). Best analogy is this: Naxos inside a smaller room can feel too heavy (especially with more sprays), whereas Italia feels lighter and more airy, which makes it in turn much much easier to wear. But of course some people like the "heaviness" from Naxos therefore Italia might feel somewhat too airy if this is what you prefer. Nevertheless the scent profile is absolutely there and if you really want Naxos without paying so much for it, Italia can satisfy this itch if you are willing to give up on the depth and heaviness of Naxos. With this being said, I cannot compare it to any other Naxos alternative as I haven't tried them. Personally, this one will suffice and I enjoy it, because it feels more airy and lacks that depth, I could wear it anywhere without feeling suffocating in a smaller enclosure.

This is GAS!!!!!! Especially love it the more it drys down and the tobacco note comes out more. Yes, it is harsh the first 30 minutes, but just wait. This is a truly sensual-smelling fragrance, with a hint of green notes complementing the honey. And the tobacco is like a light Connecticut leaf tobacco smell, not like sticking your nose in a jar of pipe tobacco or a lit cigar. That is important to note. The lavender is not overpowering as in many other fragrances. This just became one of my favorite fragrancecs in my collection, longevity is for sure over 7 hours. Sillage is excellent, projection and performance is excellent. Cannot argue with the price. The honey smell from this is hypnotizing; you will get compliments. Not too sweet of a fragrance, I will probably wear this year-round. Never smelled naxos, but this is great on its own, and again I am sure it gets close enough and you cannot beat the price.

From the first spray on air, I already loved this Italia. On air, the opening smelled like a whiff of white florals, and made masculine by a light tobacco scent. I normally don't fancy fragrances with a heavy dominant tobacco scent, but this Italia is different, the dialed down tobacco is just the right measure. On skin, it still retains what I smelled on air. The scent is like sitting in a flower shop and a gentleman who had smoked a cigar like 45 mins to an hour ago dropped in and sat next to me, with a faint cigar smell still in his clothing. It would be different if the man had smoked a cigar like 30 seconds ago. Anyway, definitely one of the Rayhaans I really like, I'd say it's mass appealing and masculine - vanilla, honey, and tobacco all in the right doses, no cloying sweetness or tobacco.

It pains me to say it. It genuinely pains me to say it. But everything taken into account...everything...this is better than Naxos. Naxos is a one of my holy grails, but its very heavy and the performance on me leaves a lot to be desired. Italia has recreated it, fantastically well, made it ever so slightly lighter and easier to wear day and night. It lasts forever on me, radiates 6ft out for hours, sillage is incredible. I'm not a clone-glazer, but of late, i've tried some really, really good stuff from various houses. This is one of them. For a 4th/5th of the price of a bottle of Naxos, get this instead. Just get past the opening 5 minutes. Then it's magic. K Bye.

Opens with a bright, herbal lavender/citrus blast that feels similar to Rayhaan Lion for the first 5 minutes, but quickly pivots into a much darker, mature lane. The mid is dominated by a thick, high-quality creamy honey that feels "golden" rather than sugary. The drydown is where it wins—a masterpiece of smoky tobacco and vanilla. It’s 85-90% close to Xerjoff Naxos, trading some of the OG's airy florals for a denser, more tobacco profile. Performance: Absolute room filler. Like honestly one spray is enough to project across an entire house. Easily lasts 8-10+ hours on skin. 9/10 for now since i just got it, I'll let it rest. A literal banger 🙌

I own and have worn Muharib, Naxos, Fierta Luna, and Italia many times. Of these four, Italia is the weakest performing but that can be a good thing for versatility. Italia has less silage and less "push" away from you, and also is a bit more airy instead of dense like the others. The citrus and lavender also last quite a long time as the primary notes making this one a great choice for summer, and I would consider completely office safe. I love all four fragrances, they all smell very close to each other, and my over-all pick is Muharib. But if you have Italia its great too, and you can usually find it for the lowest price of these.

It just arrived for me, and, wow, this stuff is amazing. True, I just used 1 spray for testing, and I will have to test it in more detail and also to see the dry down, but for now, the entire room is filled with just 1 spray Edit: Okay, I have tested this, and this is lasting forever for me (24h+ now). As I previously stated, I used 1 spray yesterday, and it's still lasting on my skin. Amazing performance there, and I already got 3 people who asked me which perfume I was using I am now eager to try other products of Rayhaan (I have Terra with me, will test it out today, most likely) https://www.tiktok.com/@scentkapital

I have multiple bottles of Naxos and some in backup. The quality is a little less than the OG, and sprayed on paper, the OG is longer-lasting due to its ingredients. But let’s be real: if you cannot afford a bottle of Naxos but want to appreciate the profile. THIS IS NAXOS, and I don't care what anybody posts on here about it being a bad dupe. They are just being straight-up snobs. It's a very, very, good dupe of the OG. Don't take my word for it, throw away 40 bucks on Amazon and see for yourself. (if you can find one) They are selling out really fast.

Blind buy safe? Absolutely not. Amazing? Absolutely. I was very new to this DNA and after being weirded out for the first 30ish minutes, I was blown away. This might just be my new signature scent. The first 30 mins are a bit harsh (slight toilet cleaner vibes) but after that it becomes very smooth and rich. To me the sweetness of the honey combined with the sharpness of the lavender and the the spiciness from tobacco are in a perfect balance. Absolute banger and from what I've read some maturating should make it even better, can't wait!

I definitely agree with the guy bellow me. Please guys, don't judge the juice once you just received it, especially M.E fragrances, let it sit first guys, trust me. I own Naxos 2024 batches and i've compared them and i would say 92-95% similar mid to dry down. What are you guys expecting from this brand? an exactly 1:1 to naxos? dudeee, y'all know Naxos is from XERJOFF right? but for Italia only cost $30 in my country and still can captures Naxos's DNA, and also projects very well. Definitely worth to buy. 9/10 Cheers

It is a great fragrance, for me I couldn't have guessed it is a naxos dupe if I hadn't searched it. Overall a great all year round honey and vanilla scent , very versatile. The opening is VERY harsh, almost resembling spoiled milk although it dries down into a sweet and smooth scent. Highly recommend it as an underground and interesting fragrance longevity wise this projects decently on skin for 5h and then ot stays as a skin scent for 2 more hours. All in all a great not very blind buy safe interesting fragrance

This is an excellent fragrance, Italia by Rayhaan. It is advisable not to be influenced by negative reviews. I have experienced its longevity, received compliments, and noted its impressive sillage, even without allowing it to macerate. Fragrance enthusiasts may overlook quality fragrances due to negative reviews, particularly from individuals who may not have the means to purchase niche fragrances. It is recommended to personally evaluate a fragrance before considering unwarranted negative feedback.

A really underrated jem from the house of rayhaan. If you like vanilla and lavender heavy scents then you will love it. To me it felt more like jpg le male elixir with more added lavender and tobacco. What makes it a bit unique from this dna is that it has a but citrusy touch to it for which it makes a bit versatile and not very closing. Maceration is important for this fragrance for at least a month otherwise heavy spraying is really required for the perfume to project and last perfectly.

As a huge fan of sweet fragrances, this is my new favorite frag. Lovely vanilla tobacco note, but still fresh enough on the opening to be a dumb reach during summer months when it isn't too hot. Perfect balance of fresh, sweet, and a bit of spicy - such a perfect scent to me. The best vanilla fragrance I've found, having smelled many dupes of popular vanilla fragrances. This and Reverie Aqua are my absolute favorites that I've gotten so far this year.

I bought this for my sidekick because I secretly wanted to try a honey fragrance. We thought it a bit meh in the first couple of sprays- seemed a little messy. Ive been sending him down fragrance rabbit holes with lavender and more lately tobacco and now with honey. The 2nd time he wore it, we both were delighted with how warm and golden and herbaceous it is. I told him to take it home, otherwise I will wear it myself- I do wear everything he wears 😁

Yo, this has lowkey blissed me out. This to me is the perfect year round crowd pleaser for evening wear. It’s got a lot of similarities to Naxos, but in my opinion it’s coming across lighter, fresher, but also projecting and lasting like a beast?! Beautifully subtle soapy lavender, sweet honey and lemonesc citrus’ bubbling in the background. This is worth the hype I’ve seen and I’m so happy I’ve found it. Stunning.

This one is fantastic, and to my nose a great take on the OG. What I loved about Naxos is here and is really well made. You just gotta let the lavender settle for some time, to mature, after you've bought it, but that's to be expected for how quickly they are put on the market. Just wait it out a couple of weeks. My god this is good. I tried Fierte Luna and Muharib, and still prefer this one over those.

This is a great dupe of Naxos. Right after spraying, honey is the main smell, but after a few minutes, tobacco starts to stand out more and more. It balances the honey sweetness perfectly, making a really nice scent. The projection is crazy, just one spray is enough to notice how strong it is, and the longevity is great too. Definitely one of the better dupes out there. 8.5/10

I get: slight sparkling sweet citrus peel kick airy aromatic velvety lavender (texture of velvet musk or almost the shape of chloroform) bright airy diffusive honey which is not cloying or thick dry warm spicy aromatic tobacco (not sour or acrid) powdery airy warm dry vanilla (not synthetic, spiky, cloying or overpowering) 2.5 hours of strong projection

( note: reviewing after 3 weeks of maceration) This is a good mass appealing version of Naxos more creamy, the honey is toned down and less “in your face” scent .. I have Naxos which is still one of my all time favorite but this one will work for the budget friendly masses .. since this is a ME Cologne you might need to macerate to enjoy it better

90% similar to naxos but with a vapo rub vibe for the first 5-15 minutes and slightly less richness. Well worth the price. Pros: - Great Naxos dupe for a fraction of the price - Addictive, honey lavendar Cons: - Falls noticeably short in depth and smoothness when compared side by side. - Synthetic cleaning agent/vapo rub opening Overall: 8/10

I sprayed it on around 4pm, and by 11pm when I was sleeping, it smelled so strong on me that I had to take off my t-shirt. The next morning, the t-shirt still smelled incredibly strongly of perfume. It's been 24 hours now, and it still smells as strongly of perfume as it did when I first sprayed it on. Smells amazing too 8.2/10 i recommend

Dit is goed spul zeg. Ik ruik vanille, tabak, kaneel, ook wat mint en toffe? Ik ken Naxos waarmee deze geur vaak vergeleken wordt niet goed genoeg. Ondankt dat de genoemde noten zwaar klinken vind ik de geur best fris en denk ook wel goed te dragen in verschillende settings. Het is mij eerste Rayhaan maar ik ga zeker meer ontdekken.

This is a very good perfume. I wasn't expecting that much out of it. It was my blind buy because of the performance of Rayhaan Lion. But this Italia is a banger for sure. The longevity is good as well as the sillage. If you like sweet honey lavender type perfumes, you will love this amazing perfume for sure. Rating: 8.5/10

Great clone, 95% similar, good projection and longevity while maintaining a linear evolution. Naxos has a more complex development and finer ingredientes for sure (a better tobacco in the batch i’ve smelt) Not a fan of lavender, but I sometimes reach for it just to give this different almost luxurious vibe to an event.

The initial opening is harsh, to me it smells like a lemon menthol sore throat candy, after that it becomes a lot better and the honey note dominates for me It's so dynamic and changes a lot throughout the drydown, by the end you're left with one of the most beautiful vanillas I've ever smelt It's worth the full $40

Really cheap Naxos dupe with a lovely magnetic cap that further adds to its value. Lasts 6 hrs on skin and all day on my clothes. Only downside is that it's really synthetic atm, and hopefully maceration improves it significantly. Really gorgeous lavender, honey, and tobacco. Great stuff for the winter and fall!

If naxos was concentrated this would be diluted but not in a bad way. Performancs and longevity is still amazing. Th opening is pure lavender and kacks honey or tobacco. But the drydown is immaculate. The tobacco is not noticible but the honey and lavender mixes perfectly. Much easier to wear tham naxos

For new bottles i recommend letting the alcohol settle down maybe leave the bottle to rest for two weeks at least to help with the harsh citrusy opening , smells very synthetic but that tobe expected for the price , last about 5 to 6 hours on skin up to 8 on clothes , doesn't project much tho .

Bought because of the hype and price. But gotta say its doing pretty good. Naxos is sweeter and had more depth indeed but if in the air they’re 95% the same. Maybe the sweetness will come after it had matured for some months. But right now it’s still a steal and great everyday scent!

Very prominent Honey scent. I wasn't sure if i like this one on 1st try on paper. but on skin it's totally different. Plus it's very verstaile. I ended up buying fullbottle because the scent grew on me. p.s. this smells better in the air than close up sniff. Totally worth the price.

Naxos is one of my favorite fragrances and I thought about getting this one as a backup bottle cause I heard it was similar to my surprise although similar I think the note a lavender is more pronounced and it smells amazing! 11/10 and for the price 100/10. Just get it.

Smelling this DNA for the first time and I literally said 'wow'. This is a banger. The middle notes come in so clearly and it's so pleasant. I can't stop smelling myself. I wore it on a hot day as well which made it project like crazy. This is blind buy safe

I’m going to have to disagree with the inherited wisdom here. This is the ultimate summer day fragrance, none of that citrus nonsense. It’s smooth and creamy and rich, with the honey adding a dirty, sexy edge. Smells like an A*Men flanker.

Creamy tobacco with honey, reminds me of XJerjoff Naxos. Gentleman classy, all year. 5 stars, very long lasting with heavy projection. Really love this version - cannot wait for the winter - A Highly recommendation from my end.

I really like this. My wife loves it too just had it for two days and I think this is awesome. Never smelled Naxos but this is a nice fragrance IMO. And a good value in price and quality at this price point. 5/5 for a clone.

Really really good dupe of naxos I sprayed both on my skin and got my friends and family to smell the diffrences and none of them chould tell them apart its really good for a nice summer day fragrance

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Never smelled the Naxos but man what an alluring fragrance. I'm enchanted and in love here. I've worn almost the whole bottle and ordered another for the rest of summer. Truly a nice buy

My only winter fragrance that I have given a ten out of ten. This is sweet and edible and smells nostalgic to me but I can't trace what it is. Absolutely amazing. And as I said 10/10

After 3 months of macerating, the juice became ultra blended, first batches are always top notch, just to impress masses only to water it down batches later 8.5/10 the best clone

I love NAXOS and I said that I have to try this one, nothing to lose! OMFG....this goes so close to Naxos, well not that smooth and rich as OG, but still very good! :)

Terrible smelling harsh opening but after 30 minutes it's one of best smelling naxos dupes if not the best. Hope the maceration will get rid of the opening.

Creamy, sweet lavender. i think it is better and longer lasting than OG after maceration. Love the dry down. Feels like summer in Italy.

Anyone hate on this is being paid to hate on it! If this smell sooooooo nice I need the og rayhaan u did it again! Great job love it