Lion

Rayhaan Lion : The beast Recently got mine Rayhaan Lion, and I’m fking loving it. The fact that it was a blind buy makes it even better. I was looking for something I could wear in both summer and winter. And this surely fits there. Even though it’s more on the sweeter side rather than being a freshy, it still gives off a perfectly sophisticated and pleasing vibe on summer days. Performance: It traveled a long way before reaching me!! When I finally opened the sealed box at our dining table, my mother was doing some chores nearby. The moment I sprayed it for the first time, the room instantly filled with the scent. She turned around, smiled, and said, “Hmm, nice smell. How much was it?!” The next day, I had a long train journey, so I sprayed 5–6 times (2 on my shirt). Two days later, when I picked up that shirt lying in the corner, I could still smell the fragrance without even sniffing for it. It just came naturally, and it felt amazing (especially since I usually dislike the smell of worn clothes). I might let it macerate a bit since it’s been traveling for weeks, but nonetheless, this is going to be my signature scent for now.

Needs a bit of maceration to get the most out of it. By projection, longevity and smothness of fregnance. Great bottle, cap, and atomizer. I've been a fan of Ultra Male since it came out. Lion is slightly different from the OG(Like all "clones") sweeter and with a lot more pear note. It projects better because of that. When i did comparison between them after maceration. OG became a skin scent after 4h while Lion was still projecting quite strong. The only other slight difference is that you can't smell any citrus (probably because of how much pear and sweetness Lion has). JPG has that slightly lemon background which is listed in the note breakdown, but not in Lion. Overall, the pear kills most of the complexity of this fragrance. Don't get me wrong, it's still a great one and has the same DNA, and after few hours in dry down is nearly identical like JPG atrr first hour after spray. I'm not expecting a man in his 40s to wear this. Party, dating, very naughty fragrance. Half price per ml compared to JPG Ultra Male. (UK) Which is one of the cheaper designers. If you like the DNA, you can decide which one is more worthy your money.

I absolutely love this, and I'm 44, a very confident guy and this suits my personality down to a T in the colder evenings. My go to frags are typically popular designers, Y EDP, BDC, Cedrat Boise, SWYA for example, and after a trip to Dubai in January I have jumped all over Rayhaan, Almaf, Rasasi and Lattafa. Right now, on one hand I have ULTRA male, the other Lion, and Lion is better in every way! Lion holds onto the tangy pear longer, performs better and JPG is no slouch, it's crazy! I'm in NE England, so it's never super warm in the evenings, you could easily wear this all year round, but only in the evening, certainly autumn and winter, day and night, perfect under 15*c. Sure it's loud, it's strong, it's obnoxious.....who cares? It's excellent for under £30, definitely a blind buy and definitely worth having another bottle. Don't worry about the cons above! You will be noticed, you will smell good, you will get compliments, albeit, you may gas people out, but who cares🤣 Be the loudest in the room, be seen, don't be weak and sissy spray....be a Lion!!!!!! Value 10/10 Scent 9/10 Projection 9/10 Sillage 9/10 Longevity 9/10

This is another one where I have to say. Give it a week. When I first got this in and sprayed it on, it was sharp, headache inducing and cloying. But after about a week it had once again changed. It was smoother and just a complete mind blower for me. Off the top I could actually smell that beautiful pear and minty freshness that instantly had some light vanilla behind it. As it dries down you definitely get more of that vanilla to come out and the pear just adds a beautiful touch of fruity sweetness. The cedar and patchouli come out at around the 3 hour mark and really make this an amazing fragrance to me. Definitely a must own if you like that sweet, fresh and loud scent profile. In terms of longevity this is easily a beast mode scent. I get strong projection for about 8-9 hours with it being a skin scent until the next day honestly. Definitely one that those that if you are bold enough to try and wear this to the office or school, keep it under 3 sprays and keep it under clothes or else any and everyone will smell you. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 10/10 Price: 10/10 Overall: 9.8/10

I’ve used around 110ml of my 125ml bottle of ultramale, original batch from when it first came out. I’m very familiar with that fragrance. I would take Lion over that 10 times out of 10. It’s sooo close but there’s a tiny difference that I can’t pin point, (but I can tell this is not quite 100% exact, maybe 99.5%). Nonetheless whatever that difference is make me prefer Lion on scent. I can’t compare performance yet because I’ve only worn lion twice, it is very very strong and long lasting, but my bottle of ultra male is an absolute nuclear beast. First time wearing lion I was on the fence, it had a sharp soapiness that made it smell like ultra male mixed with something like D&G K EDP. But that has gone on this second wearing (maybe it’s maceration). And now it is unreal how sexy this smells. It’s like ultra male but a fraction more dense, rich and full. The hype is more than deserved on this one. £31.50 in UK for 100ml is a bargain, especially considering the beautiful bottle and magnetic cap. Highly ADDICTIVE!

this is identical to rayhaan obsidian. i randomly sprayed them on different clothes and came back a while later and they are the exact same. impossible to tell the difference, at least for me. that said, this is my favorite fragrance. it's really nice. it has a 'soft' aura to it while also being 'bright' and 'inviting'. it doesn't smell like clean laundry but it feels like you just put on a warm shirt out of the dryer on a cold morning. it's 'comforting' and 'reassuring'. 'cozy' but also has an 'energetic' feeling. i think it's extremely versatile. good for jeans and t-shirt and also a suit and tie. day or night. winter or summer (probably better for summer nights only). it has very good projection for the first couple hours then it settles. it has average to good longevity (6-ish hours). i bought a second bottle after 2 weeks because i knew this was the one for me. i wanted to try other rayhaan fragrances so i got obsidian. now i have 3 bottles of rayhaan lion, but one has a different bottle.

just got it today, it needs maceration cuz my bottle was made in 3rd month of this year. the smell is amazing it smells super fruity and then it drys down to 2nd phase of the fragrance smell aka detergent smell, its not your tipical ysl y edp detergent but its more soft lavander smell its amazing, then the 3rd and last phase which is soft powdry smell its really good? i dont mind some poudry smell in the end so idrc about the last part the fragrance smell. the performance are kinda mid rn cuz of no maceration, the fragrance starts with blast of alcohol when u first sprays which is NOT the Projection of the fragrance by the heat of ur skin keep in mind that. the projection by it self is close to my skin for now and longevity is like 6-7 hours HAHA six seiven, but its skin scent i need it to macerate it more to make it beastmode, since its summer right now, in 2-3 months its gonna be perfect to use it as my signature winter scent, blind buy is a W and i dont wanna rate it 1-10 cuz its corny asf

A 95% Ultra Male Clone with a Powdery Twist and Nuclear Performance! This fragrance is a 95% clone of Jean Paul Gaultier's Ultra Male, but with a noticeable twist. The 5% difference comes down to the lavender. While the original Ultra Male is completely dominated by the juicy pear note, Rayhaan Lion balances that sweetness with a very prominent powdery lavender. I'd say the ratio between the juicy pear and the powdery lavender here is exactly 50/50. When it comes to longevity and projection, this stuff is unbelievable. It is extremely strong—definitely too overpowering for some, so be careful with the trigger! The longevity on clothes is a solid 2 days, and on my skin, I can still smell it even after taking a shower. For such a low price tag, this is an absolute hidden gem. I bought it as a blind buy, but since I was already familiar with the Ultra Male DNA, I knew what to expect, and it did not disappoint at all. Highly recommended if you want that scent profile with beast-mode performance!

I’ve never smelled ultra make or 9pm but I don’t care. This fragrance on its own is the most addictive decent i have in my collection right now. The only downside is since it’s so youthful and sweet it’s not appropriate to wear for everyday use. This is one that you pull out when you’re going to a party or going out with friends and you just want nothing but compliments all night long. I smell a lot of pear, vanilla, and it’s kinda baby powder ish. There’s not a single person in true world who could possibly say it smells bad, but i will say it probably wouldnt be appropriate for a man over 30 to wear this and it definitely shouldn’t be worn in professional settings like work or meetings and I’d say it’s too loud for a date night. Overall for smell alone I would give this a 100/10 i literally can’t get enough, the versatility is literally the only downfall. Also projection and longevity are out of this world, everyone will smell you and this lasts forever on clothes

If you’re hunting for the definitive Ultra Male experience on a budget, Rayhaan Lion is an essential blind buy. Compared to Afnan 9 PM, which can sometimes come across as slightly more synthetic and syrupy sweet in the opening, Lion offers a cleaner, sharper introduction. You get that signature bubblegum pear, but here it's supported by a noticeable mint and lavender blend that lends it a sophisticated, fresher aromatic lift—making it arguably more versatile than its competitors. It settles into a rich, warm base of spicy cinnamon and creamy vanilla that clings tenaciously to clothing and projects wonderfully for the first three hours. Longevity is easily 8-10 hours on my skin, making it a fantastic performer. While perhaps not a 'nuclear' room-filler, it's definitely loud enough for cold weather, clubbing, and date nights. For the price, this is a top-tier clone, perhaps the most wearable version of this DNA available right now.

Out of the many middle eastern fragrances that I own there are maby 3 or 4 that I can say are equal or possibly even slightly better than the original fragrance they are cloning. There are some that add a twist that I like a bit more such as Jasoor from Lattafa with its slightly more masculine vibe over Coral Fantasy. But this and Vintage Radio are the only two that do the exact same scent profile as the original but yet they just do it better to me. With the slightly amped up aromatics in this it takes the syrupy edge of Ultra Male and boost performance! I've always thoroughly enjoyed Ultra Male but this stuff just knocks it out of the park. I highly recommend it and the price for this quality is amazing. Rayhaan seems to be very hit or miss in general, but this one is definitely a hit for sure. Blind buy safe especially factoring the price. Trust me, it's very freaking good.

So much better than 9pm. I owned two separate bottles of 9pm and this thing smacks those out of the water. I ended up selling both of those bottles. The first one I sold, I immediately regretted it because this scent profile is absolutely unbeatable. The next one, 9pm seemed different than the first time I owned it, likely because they changed the formula a bit. I sold that one too. This however, I will not be selling. It is like 9pm on steroids. Nowhere near as synthetic, and lasts so freaking long. I sprayed it on today at 1 and still pushing at 9pm (not joke intended). The first bottle of 9pm also performed this well, but this thing smells nicer than 9pm. It is obviously the same DNA, but this one has a deeper, richer vanilla and might actually be a bit sweeter. It also sits on the top notes a little longer. Get this guys.

Very impressed. Picked this up for $29 at my local Burlington and after I saw the reviews on here I headed straight to the checkout counter. Did not disappoint. This stuff is strong! It also has incredible staying power/push without ever feeling harsh. Smooth and well blended but is damn near nuclear on me. 12 hours later and it is still present as a skin scent (and I washed the hand I sprayed it on multiple times since). Mostly a sweet scent with a bit of freshness from the mint and a masculine base on dry down. Well rounded. I would say you could wear this year round but I would be very cautious doing more than 2 sprays in the heat lol. In the cooler months (like when im writing this review) 4 is plenty. Smooth, well rounded, affordable, and addictive scent. Can't go wrong. My first Rayhaan fragrance and won't be my last.

my first review on a fragrance... -HONEST REVIEW- I got this couple of weeks ago i knew the smell would be mass appealling, But the complements i got today was astonishing, i put on 4-6 sprays on the best performing areas. for awhile i had it on with no thought in mind for the day of how well it would do, Then i got stopped by 2 ladies saying "Wow who is that smell" and how good the fragrance was and also said "I could smell you all the way from there" so that confirms many things, btw at that specific time i had it on for nearly 2 HOURS!!, AMAZING scent trail TOP NOTCH all round performance thats my experience with this. Rayaan lion Scent 10/10, Sillage 9.5/10, Scent trail 10/10, Longevity 9/10, Price 9/10. If you need a fragrance thats BOLD and CONFIDENT don't miss Rayaan Lion.

I am a fan of the house of Rayhaan. I own Imperia Legacy and Terra. Both of those are amazing. I don't normally like "sweet" fragrances but I decided to pull the trigger on this. I'm glad I did as it smells amazing. I'm 41 so I was a little worried it would smell juvenile on me but I've received nothing but compliments. It's actually my most complimented fragrance. Last night, I applied three sprays on my neck area at 8pm. Today at work, at 10am, a coworker asked me what I was wearing. 14 hours later and I'm stick projecting? Insane! He's not even into fragrances but he just ordered a bottle for himself. That speaks volumes about how good this stuff is. I think I'm gonna buy a backup bottle. EDIT: Backup bottle secured.

Other reviewers were not lying!!!! This is (NOT LYING) the way Ultra Male should smell and last for the money they charge! To say I’m seriously blown away is an understatement! This is now my 100% FAVORITE, out of all 30-35 bottles I own!!! (I know, laugh at me, for do few fragrances...) i immediately went on to purchase the last 2 that were available!!!! To the fine artists and craftsmen of this fine fragrance, PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT EVER CHANGE THIS PERFECTION OF A COLOGNE!!!! This is the REAL ROCKSTAR FOLKS, No Hyperbole either!!! If you don’t own this now, you are going to miss a seriously MONUMENTAL OPPORTUNITY!! Don’t sleep and miss is because it won’t last forever, knowing my luck!

Blind bought this because I wanted a less sweet ultra male and man I glad I did. Smells like a deep sweet and spicy bubbly Dr Pepper, is the best way I can describe the opening. What I like the most is how it develops over time. Definitely smell the ultra male in there but more masculine. Also, I have used this to layer my La Nuit De la’Homme on top. It goes SO well together and helps smoothen out the fragrance and makes one of my fave combos. Strong scent so careful with the trigger on this one. Lasts on my skin til the next day. Bought a backup immediately after testing my first bottle. Cannot wait for fall to let this Lion shine. 10/10 for what you get for the money. Easy blind buy.

Look, If you love ultramale like me, buy the OG. Its well worth the money on discounters. Just over 100 for a 6.8 But! If you want to save some cash and also want a good dupe. This is more than perfect. For me it checks all the boxes. What I mean is its ultramale for dirt cheap. I wore ultramale yesterday. So good! Lasts all day, even after being on the motorcycle all day. I got up this morning still detecting ultramale. Jumped in the shower. I still wanted some ultramale. So I busted out my bottle of lion. Its 99%. Almost 1to1. Its got that wonderful synthetic pear note mixed with cinnamon. Both are beasts. Both are compliment monsters! Get you a bottle of Both. I did!

It took my having to smell this perfume the 3rd time to actually like it. First time I sprayed it both on skin and on paper and I couldn't smell it. Second time I sprayed Ultra male I didn't like it and I could barely smell it. 3rd time I bought it because some influencer kept on yapping about Rayhaan Lion so I just bought it just to have it in my collection. After trying it, I can for sure say that this thing is a beast mode fragrance. Great longevity and the scent is way better than the original. It sat for like a month and a half in my wardrobe and hot damn it's even better now. 10hrs later and I can still smell it and it's going strong

I have 2 bottles. 03/2026 batch has a darker, more orange and black coloring on the lion design than older 2025 batches. To figure out if the juice is the same, I did a blinded test – I had someone else spray 4 strips, 2 of each and I had to choose which strips belonged to which bottle. It was difficult and I guessed wrong twice, which means they are indistinguishable. Quality control seems to be a bit worse on the new bottle, as the lion design is peeling from the top left corner and the Rayhaan text on the bottom is slightly scuffed. Overall goated (and underratedly versatile) fragrance and worthy of a backup bottle.