Orientica Royal Bleu vs Rayhaan Lion Intense

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.

At a glance

Orientica Royal Bleu costs £56.99 and Rayhaan Lion Intense costs £29, so Rayhaan Lion Intense is £27.99 cheaper. They share 8 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (53%). Orientica Royal Bleu is EDP and listed as unisex, while Rayhaan Lion Intense is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.

Orientica Royal Bleu

Royal Bleu is Orientica's most direct interpretation of the fruity spiced blue genre that Parfums de Marly Layton built its reputation on, opening with green apple and mandarin before moving into a cardamom and violet heart and settling into vanilla, sandalwood and guaiac wood.

Rayhaan Lion Intense

Rayhaan Lion Intense is a rich Layton inspired sweet aromatic amber fragrance that captures the signature apple lavender freshness, creamy vanilla spice, and refined masculine warmth that made this Parfums de Marly DNA one of the most recognisable modern luxury scent profiles.

Orientica Royal Bleu, dupe of Parfums de Marly LaytonRayhaan Lion Intense, dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton

Comparison

Orientica Royal BleuRayhaan Lion Intense
Overall rating8.1/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/107.2/10
Projection7.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.1/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£56.99£29
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byParfums de Marly LaytonParfums de Marly Layton

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Orientica Royal Bleu

Top Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Lavender
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Geranium
  • Violet
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Rayhaan Lion Intense

Top Notes

  • Apple
  • Bergamot
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Geranium
  • Violet
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Cardamom

Shared Notes

  • Lavender
  • Bergamot
  • Cardamom
  • Geranium
  • Violet
  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood

8 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Orientica Royal Bleu lists Green Apple, Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Musk that Rayhaan Lion Intense does not.

Rayhaan Lion Intense lists Apple that Orientica Royal Bleu does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Vanilla
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Violet
  • Green

Rayhaan Lion Intense

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Violet
  • Spicy

Both share Vanilla, Lavender and Violet. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Patchouli and Green. Rayhaan Lion Intense also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Amber, Floral, Fruity, Aromatic and Spicy.

Vibes

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Warm

Rayhaan Lion Intense

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Elegant
  • Seductive
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Compliment
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet and Warm. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Bold. Rayhaan Lion Intense also lists Fresh, Dark, Elegant, Seductive, Sophisticated, Intense, Modern, Classic, Masculine, Compliment and Luxurious.

Occasions

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Daily

Rayhaan Lion Intense

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Daily
  • Date night

Both share Evening, Autumn, Spring and Daily. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Social. Rayhaan Lion Intense also lists Signature, Daytime, Casual, Formal, Winter and Date night.

Performance

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Strong projection
  • Moderate projection
  • Strong longevity

Rayhaan Lion Intense

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile

Both share Strong projection. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Moderate projection and Strong longevity. Rayhaan Lion Intense also lists Versatile.

Style lane

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Fruity woody

Rayhaan Lion Intense

  • Amber woody

Orientica Royal Bleu lists Fruity woody. Rayhaan Lion Intense lists Amber woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Orientica Royal Bleu (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Orientica Royal Bleu (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Orientica Royal Bleu (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Rayhaan Lion Intense (£29)

Orientica Royal Bleu leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while Rayhaan Lion Intense leads on lower price. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Orientica Royal Bleu has 1 community review and Rayhaan Lion Intense has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Orientica Royal Bleu or Rayhaan Lion Intense?

Orientica Royal Bleu costs £56.99 and Rayhaan Lion Intense costs £29, so Rayhaan Lion Intense is £27.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Orientica Royal Bleu or Rayhaan Lion Intense?

Atlas ratings give Orientica Royal Bleu 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Rayhaan Lion Intense 7.2 out of 10, so Orientica Royal Bleu rates higher.

Which projects more, Orientica Royal Bleu or Rayhaan Lion Intense?

Atlas ratings give Orientica Royal Bleu 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Rayhaan Lion Intense 7.0 out of 10, so Orientica Royal Bleu rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Layton, Orientica Royal Bleu or Rayhaan Lion Intense?

Atlas ratings give Orientica Royal Bleu 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Rayhaan Lion Intense 8.1 out of 10, so Orientica Royal Bleu rates higher.

Which is better value, Orientica Royal Bleu or Rayhaan Lion Intense?

Atlas ratings give Orientica Royal Bleu 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Rayhaan Lion Intense 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Orientica Royal Bleu and Rayhaan Lion Intense share?

They share 8 notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Cardamom, Geranium, Violet, Jasmine, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Which occasions suit Orientica Royal Bleu and Rayhaan Lion Intense?

Orientica Royal Bleu is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring and Daily. Rayhaan Lion Intense is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Spring, Daily and Date night.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Layton vs Orientica Royal Bleu
  • Parfums de Marly Layton vs Rayhaan Lion Intense

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