Pharaoh by rayhaan
Brand: rayhaan
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A dark, boozy oriental: saffron, cardamom, cade oil and boozy notes up top, suede, coffee and benzoin at the heart, drying down to vanilla, tonka bean, guaiac wood, labdanum and amberwood.
Is Pharaoh worth it?
How it smells: Opens with saffron, cardamom and cade oil, suede and coffee at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and tonka bean.
Scent Score: 74/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 74, versatility 67, layerability 74 and value 89, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2026 · Unisex
Key accords: Saffron, Cardamom, Cade oil, Boozy Notes, Suede, Coffee
Top Notes
- Saffron
- Cardamom
- Cade oil
- Boozy Notes
Heart Notes
- Suede
- Coffee
- Benzoin
Base Notes
- Vanilla
- Tonka Bean
- Guaiac Wood
- Labdanum
- Amberwood
Occasions: Evening, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Pharaoh by rayhaan belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A dark, boozy oriental: saffron, cardamom, cade oil and boozy notes up top, suede, coffee and benzoin at the heart, drying down to vanilla, tonka bean, guaiac wood, labdanum and amberwood. Pharaoh opens with Saffron, Cardamom, Cade oil, and Boozy Notes. The heart brings Suede, Coffee, and Benzoin. It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, and Amberwood.
How to wear Pharaoh
On skin, Pharaoh by rayhaan has very Good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply Pharaoh first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Pharaoh : 2 sprays Oud Wood and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Pharaoh opens with Saffron, Cardamom, Cade oil, and Boozy Notes.
The heart brings Suede, Coffee, and Benzoin.
It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, and Amberwood.
What to layer with Pharaoh
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Pharaoh first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pharaoh : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Pharaoh first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pharaoh : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share coffee, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Pharaoh first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pharaoh : 2 sprays Good Girl
Wanted by Azzaro
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share tonka bean and amberwood.
Order: Apply Pharaoh first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wanted on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Pharaoh : 2 sprays Wanted
Oud Maracujá by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron, vanilla, and labdanum.
Order: Apply Pharaoh first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Maracujá on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pharaoh : 2 sprays Oud Maracujá
Pairings to approach with care
Agua de Loewe by Loewe
Not Recommended · 30/99
Pharaoh has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Agua de Loewe brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Pharaoh first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Agua de Loewe on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Pharaoh : 2 sprays Agua de Loewe
Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne by Jo Malone London
Not Recommended · 31/99
Pharaoh has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne brings an aromatic contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Pharaoh first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Pharaoh : 2 sprays Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne
Related fragrances and why
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include cardamom, vanilla, and tonka bean.
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include benzoin, vanilla, and tonka bean.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include coffee, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Pharaoh?
Pharaoh opens with Saffron, Cardamom, Cade oil, and Boozy Notes. The heart brings Suede, Coffee, and Benzoin. It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, and Amberwood.
How long does Pharaoh last, and how strong is it?
Pharaoh by rayhaan has very Good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Pharaoh?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date.
What layers well with Pharaoh?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, vanilla, and tonka bean. Apply Pharaoh first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Pharaoh : 2 sprays Oud Wood.
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