Rayhaan Lion: released in 2024, aromatic, vanilla and lavender, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Rayhaan Lion dupe we found is Afnan 9pm — 92% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Rayhaan Lion dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Rayhaan Lion | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afnan 9pm | 92% | about $35* (+17%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Ramz Lattafa Silver | 88% | about $30* | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Glacier Ultra | 86% | about $20* (−33%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Odyssey Spectra | 85% | about $25* (−17%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Al Wataniah Attar Al Wesal | 83% | about $20 (−33%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
This fragrance captures the sweet, fruity, and vanilla-heavy profile of the reference with impressive longevity and a similar playful character.
It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and fruity accords with Rayhaan Lion, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 16,963 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that leans into the same aromatic and sweet vanilla territory, offering a smooth transition from fresh top notes to a warm base.
It shares its vanilla, aromatic and sweet accords with Rayhaan Lion, opens on Pear, Lavender and Mint too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 3,089 community ratings.
This scent provides a crisp, aromatic experience that mirrors the fresh-spicy and sweet nuances found in the reference perfume.
It shares its vanilla, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Rayhaan Lion, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 179 community ratings.
A balanced composition that evokes the same warm, spicy, and sweet vibe, making it a reliable alternative for daily wear.
It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and cinnamon accords with Rayhaan Lion, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 394 community ratings.
Offers a pleasant, sweet, and aromatic profile that sits comfortably in the same family as the reference, providing great value for the price.
It shares its aromatic, lavender and vanilla accords with Rayhaan Lion, opens on Lavender, Pear and Mint too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 573 community ratings.
Al Wataniah Attar Al Wesal, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Rayhaan Lion.
Afnan 9pm, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Rayhaan Lion.
Afnan 9pm, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Rayhaan Lion itself sells from $36.39 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Afnan 9pm actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Rayhaan Lion. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Afnan 9pm comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Rayhaan Lion notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.