Valhalla by Rayhaan

At first, it smells like liquor and raspberry, though the fruit fades a bit over time. Still, it’s a perfume that lasts forever.

Totally agree with the first review: right out of the bottle, it smells strong of raspberry and cognac, a nicely boozy aroma. Over time, the creamy, gourmand side gains intensity—it’s a bit cloying but not overwhelming thanks to the moss and oak, which, along with the cognac, make it unisex with a masculine touch. That gourmand essence is what lingers until the very end. Lasts about 8 hours on skin and more than 12 on clothes. It doesn’t project as much as I expected, but it’s fine. I’d wear it in temperate or cold climates, maybe up to 5 sprays. I don’t feel it’s elegant or formal, more casual and intimate. My rating: 8/10, good quality; I’m not a huge gourmand fan, but I like this one. PS: The packaging is pretty poor compared to competitors. The bottle is nice, but the cap opens way too easily, and they should add anti-counterfeit measures since Rayhaan has really stepped up its game.

Exquisite fragrance, great longevity and projection. In my case, I notice the rose and raspberry more—an addictive, seductive combo. QUALITY/PRICE 9/10 LONGEVITY 8/10 PROJECTILE 5/10 Sillage 7/10

When a Dubai house touches on Norse mythology, my first instinct is skepticism. But from the first spray, all doubt flew out the window. This isn’t just a perfume; it’s a power statement. On my skin, it’s a cultural war cry. The opening is an explosion of cognac and raspberry, but watch out: the fruit isn’t natural—it’s the soul of those red childhood gummies, a synthetic and sinful memory. The liquor, on the other hand, is pure luxury: the warmth of an expensive cognac swirling in a balloon glass. The heart is a French bakery at dawn, a toasted vanilla that wraps around you. And when the sweetness threatens to take over, the fragrance reveals its anchor: an earthy base, the scent of trampled moss in a wet forest after a storm. And that moss has a secret. Since natural oak moss is restricted by law (IFRA), the industry uses substitutes. What you’re probably smelling here is the power of Evernyl, a molecule that recreates that earthy magic without the allergens. It’s chemistry that lets a sheikh’s Valhalla smell like a viking’s forest. My verdict: an absolute YES. It’s a scent for cold climates, for night, for seduction. For anyone over 25 who isn’t afraid to leave a trail of power. At a price that’s almost a joke, Rayhaan hasn’t just made a clone (of Angel’s Share Paradis). They’ve heard the legend of an expensive niche and shouted their own version with a Dubai accent. A conquest.