{"product_id":"lion-100ml-edp-rayhaan","title":"Lion 100ML EDP By Rayhaan","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Pear, Lavender, Mint, Bergamot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Cumin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Vanilla, Amber, Cedar, Patchouli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Family\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sweet Spicy Amber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender\u003c\/strong\u003e - Men's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e - Evenings, nightlife, and confident, attention-grabbing occasions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLion by Rayhaan has built a strong reputation within the fragrance community as one of the closest interpretations of Jean Paul Gaultier's Ultra Male, with reviewers frequently describing it as a near-identical clone with its own distinctive twist. Released in 2024, it's become one of Rayhaan's most talked-about men's releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRayhaan is known for producing modern, trend-aware fragrances that lean into popular scent directions while keeping bold performance front and centre. Lion was built around Ultra Male's celebrated pear-lavender-amber DNA, and the fragrance community has consistently drawn direct comparisons between the two, with some reviewers even suggesting there's genuinely little reason to seek out the original once you've tried this version. Rayhaan's own marketing frames Lion as a tribute to strength, charm and undeniable appeal — a fragrance built for the confident, modern man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLion opens with pear, lavender, mint and bergamot, a bright, juicy, minty-fresh introduction where the lavender plays a more prominent, powdery role than in a typical pear-forward fougère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe heart brings in cinnamon, clary sage and cumin, adding a warm, spicy, slightly earthy depth that builds naturally out of the fresh opening into something bolder and more commanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe base settles into vanilla, amber, cedar and patchouli, a smooth, sweet-spicy amber finish that gives Lion its confident, long-lasting, nightlife-ready character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Honest Note on Performance and Opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReported performance on Lion varies more than most fragrances in our range, and we want to be upfront about that. The majority of reviewers describe genuinely excellent projection and longevity — some reporting 9 to 10 hours on skin and well over a day on clothing — while a smaller number report a much shorter wear time, sometimes attributing this to a specific batch. Several reviewers specifically recommend checking batch codes with sellers and note that certain batches benefit from a short maturing period after opening. The scent profile itself is consistently well received, balancing the original's juicy pear sweetness with a more prominent, powdery lavender twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100ml Eau de Parfum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMen's fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed and boxed for freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally strong to excellent, though individually reported results vary more than usual — most reviewers report 9+ hours on skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong and noticeable, with several reviewers specifically flagging it as powerful enough to avoid overspraying in enclosed spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and far-reaching for most wearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter, and evenings and nightlife settings year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaveat:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small number of reviewers report shorter wear times, with some attributing this to batch variation — a short settling period after opening a new bottle is worth allowing for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRayhaan is a fragrance house known for producing bold, modern, trend-aware compositions with strong performance and mass appeal. Lion is one of their most popular and widely discussed men's releases. At Dubai Blends, we work directly with authorised Middle Eastern distributors to bring fragrances like this one to Australian customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"A 95% Ultra Male clone with a powdery twist and nuclear performance. The original is completely dominated by the juicy pear note — Rayhaan Lion balances that sweetness with a very prominent powdery lavender.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"Genuinely no point getting the original, they're 1 to 1 to my nose. 9\/10, would blind buy again.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"One of the best perfumes you can buy for your money — good longevity, projection and sillage, well blended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Dubai Blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% authentic — sourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors, no middlemen, so you get the best price in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, tracked shipping Australia-wide from our local warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely packed — every bottle arrives intact, guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by thousands of Australian fragrance fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Lion by Rayhaan smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt opens with pear, lavender, mint and bergamot, moves into a cinnamon, clary sage and cumin heart, and settles into a vanilla, amber, cedar and patchouli base. Overall it's a sweet, spicy, amber fragrance with strong presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to the fragrance it's inspired by?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's widely regarded by the fragrance community as a very close interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier's Ultra Male, with a more prominent, powdery lavender twist that sets it apart from the original's pear-dominant profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a men's or women's fragrance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a men's fragrance, with a bold, confident, sweet-spicy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost reviewers report excellent longevity, often 9+ hours on skin, though a smaller number report shorter wear — worth allowing a short settling period with a freshly opened bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the best season or occasion to wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn and winter suit it best, and it's particularly well suited to evenings and nightlife settings where a bold, attention-grabbing presence is what you're after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Dubai Blends ship this Australia-wide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — fast and tracked to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and everywhere in between. If you like this one, check out our Hawas Gold Digger by Rasasi for another take on this popular fougère style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause Lion is a genuinely strong projector, one or two sprays is plenty for most wearers — save it for evenings and enclosed social settings where its bold presence can really shine, rather than daytime office wear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubai Blends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45348435493047,"sku":null,"price":48.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5597\/8423\/files\/FullSizeRender_818f8e53-9ee3-40a6-9f59-08c0881e78f5.jpg?v=1760462573","url":"https:\/\/dubaiblends.com.au\/products\/lion-100ml-edp-rayhaan","provider":"Dubai Blends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}