Terra by Rayhaan

I came in high hopes after all the hype… the surprise was that it felt very similar to Rayhaan Crimson :/. I’ll give it another try, but for now, I think owning both is redundant.

Finally got to try it after so long and I have mixed thoughts. Without a doubt, it’s a difficult scent; don’t buy it blindly; it’s better to pay for a decant with shipping than buy the bottle and then not like it. The opening doesn’t please me much, but after a few minutes it changes, and after an hour or two it fully transforms, leaving a warm, spicy sweetness with a slightly bitter green vibe. It seems like a very serious fragrance, but not necessarily very formal. A very interesting smell if you’re a perfumery enthusiast, but honestly, this is something I would never recommend, not because it’s bad, but because I see it as hard for anyone to like. It’s not versatile, neither casual nor formal, but I find it more pleasant for cold weather than heat. Personally, even though I appreciate it and find it interesting, I wouldn’t buy it again. Try a decant and decide if it’s for you!

Hi, I bought it for about $39.90 for 100ml online with shipping included. What I like about this Arab brand is that it has fairly standardized prices. For me, where buying from other brands feels like an auction, seeing them jump from $60 to $20 or vice versa, it seems like a steal. That said upfront: this is NOT a perfume for everyone, nor do I recommend it if you don’t like this world much, because it’s a difficult scent. It’s a very spicy, warm, ambered, potent, and unique aroma. Some will love it and others will hate it equally. I’ll mention that I tried Amouage Outlands after buying this Rayhaan, and indeed, the opening of the original is “difficult,” to the point where I didn’t like it much at first (I even thought something was wrong with the perfume). For the first 30 minutes, it gives a very Vicks Vaporub-like sensation. It’s in the dry-down where they really resemble each other. This Terra goes straight to that dry-down. Do they resemble each other? Yes. Obviously there are differences in note quality (they can’t be identical), but it does a very good job, which is the important part. Right after opening and spraying, it literally smells like a closed closet full of spices, as if the notes were “closed”: a weird smell. After about 2 months, not only did the longevity increase by over an hour, but those notes “opened up” and now the smell is really very pleasant. I mention this as advice in case anyone experiences the same. The change is so clear that when family and friends smelled it right after opening, the result was a 6–0 in negative votes. After those two months, it became a 2–4 in positive votes. And I include myself: at first I didn’t like it, now I do. In my case (dry skin), it lasts about 7–8 hours. On clothes, it lasts two days, and the first two hours leave a quite potent, even heavy trail. It’s clearly a winter and night perfume, and I would never use it in poorly ventilated spaces because it can be annoying. Remember: a perfume should incite, not shout. Hope this helps. Cheers.

Hi, I bought it for about €39.90 for 100ml with shipping. What I like about this Arab brand is that prices are standardized; in other brands it seems like an auction and I think it’s ridiculous. That said: it’s NOT for everyone, nor do I recommend it if you don’t like this world, because it’s difficult. It’s very spicy, warm, ambered, potent, and particular. For those who love it and those who hate it. I tried Amouage Outlands afterward and indeed the opening of the original is ‘difficult’; I thought something was wrong with it. The first 30 minutes give a Vicks Vaporub vibe. They are similar in the dry-down. Does Terra go straight there? Yes, there are quality differences, but it delivers. Upon opening, it smells like a closed closet full of spices, weird. After two months, the longevity increased by an hour and the notes ‘opened up’; now it smells great. Advice: if this happens to you, wait. The change is clear: from 6-0 negative votes at first, now 2-4 positive ones. I didn’t like it at first, now I do. On dry skin it lasts 7-8 hours, on clothes two days, with a powerful sillage at the start. It’s for winter and night, not in poorly ventilated spaces. A perfume should entice, not shout. Hope this helps. Cheers.

I just tried Rayhaan Terra and it’s an incredible addition to my collection. On my skin, it smells like spiced vanilla, which I love, and it’s perfect because vanilla is my favorite scent. I’ve seen some find it mature, but honestly, I think it suits anyone wanting to express confidence, especially from age 30. It has a mature and sexy touch, but doesn’t limit it to an age. Using it felt like leveling up in fragrances; I started with basics and now I’m exploring unique Arab scents, and this stands out. It makes me feel secure and elegant, enjoying this new experience a lot.

I’m the type who thinks colors smell like something, and this perfume gives me the sensation of Dark Green Bottle, Bronze Gold, and even Charcoal Black. A 100% masculine perfume, but a masculine flow for ages 35 to 60. It’s not a fragrance for “beginners” or noses accustomed to commercial scents. Terra is for harsh Winter and late Autumn. Heat will make the cumin and oud become very “dirty” and suffocating. I prefer to use it at night (8:00 PM – 4:00 AM). It’s a gala perfume, for events in large spaces or outdoor night settings. Longevity on skin is 12+ hours with High/Aggressive projection during the first 4 hours, it “floods rooms”. It’s a fragrance that enters before you and stays when you leave. 5 sprays is more than enough to be well-loaded. The question every man asks: Does this really make women like it? Short answer, NO, it’s not a “panty dropper” nor does it seek flattery. Why NO? The presence of cumin and coriander is often perceived as “body odor” or sweat by many female noses. Additionally, the birch note adds a smoky/charred leather nuance that results in being too rough.

At first, I thought it was too oriental, a blast of spices without the citrus touch I was expecting. I agree with the colleague: it reminded me of Crimson, which didn’t convince me at the start either, but now I’m hooked. I’ll wait to see if it settles better on my skin.

A fragrance where the bottle itself reflects what it can become; it has an oriental and spicy flow, for mature people and those not too fanatical about modern sweetness, leaning towards niche. I haven’t been able to smell Amouage Outlands, its supposed inspiration, because it’s impossible to find in my region, but what a very interesting concept for the price. At the end of its performance and in the dry-down, it left me with a scent similar to a spiced vanilla pastry but with many facets in its evolution; I think they tried to make it more wearable and youthful than its inspiration; here, the opening isn’t the protagonist, it’s the dry-down. I’ll keep testing, but for me, it’s not a bad option, of course, very different from the commercial stuff. I got it for $35 in California, just so you don’t overpay for it. Most Rayhaans range between $25 and $45, no more. From the house, my favorite remains Crimson, an inspiration for Creed’s Centaurus.

Does anyone else have Rayhaan Crimson? They smell super similar. Maybe it’s the shared spices from the same house. This one is more complex and lasts longer, but they serve a very similar purpose.

Rayhaan Terra starts just like Hugo Boss Bottled Absolu (which I love) with no menthol as outsiders claim. Then come sharp spices and lemon. After 15-30 minutes it dries down and cumin joins a pleasant patchouli. After an hour it flattens out, spices drop, and a vanilla emerges to blend everything, similar to Amouage Outlands. It’s not for everyone; the spicy part can be dizzying. Still, good inspiration with lasting power and a worthy aroma for that 40-45€ price tag. Not the divine papaya of influencers. 8.5/10.