Fragrance comparison

Al Rayyan vs Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 25 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Al Rayyan

Asgharali

5.001 votes

Rank #48,116 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco

Ulric de Varens

4.2532 votes

Rank #26,052 TobaccoCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco takes 3 of 4 categories.

Al Rayyan
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco
Choose it for a tobacco and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Rayyan1/4

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco
Sillage & projection: Al Rayyan
Value for money: Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al RayyanAsgharali

Rectoverso Man Tea TobaccoUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.25/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 28%Had 33%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

47%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRectoverso Man Tea Tobacco

SillageAl Rayyan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRectoverso Man Tea TobaccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

herbal61%

tobacco100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

VerbenaTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

CorianderGeraniumCinnamonNutmeg

Base

VetiverTobaccoSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeGrapefruitNeroliClary Sage

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaCinnamonJasmineCorianderNutmeg

Base4-6+ hrs

TobaccoVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Coriander, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring92

Summer69

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,052

PerfumerHenri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRectoverso Man Tea TobaccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Rayyan opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, tangerine and verbena, then settles into a spicy heart of coriander, cinnamon and nutmeg. The dry-down brings vetiver, tobacco, sandalwood, amber and musk, giving it a woody, aromatic finish with a warm edge. It looks best suited to men who enjoy fresh spice over heavy s…

Reviews →

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco by Ulric de Varens delivers an honest, vintage aromatic experience centered on brisk black tea and cured tobacco leaves. The opening hits with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart grapefruit, and herbaceous clary sage before revealing its dry, spiced heart. Ground cinnamon and cracked nutmeg…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Rayyan or Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco?

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco takes 3 of 4 categories. Al Rayyan is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco is rated 4.25/5 from 32 votes. Choose Al Rayyan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco for a tobacco and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Rayyan or Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco?

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco lasts longest (Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco 65/100, Al Rayyan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Rayyan or Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco?

Projection is very close: Al Rayyan 58/100, Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco 57/100 for sillage.

Do Al Rayyan and Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Coriander, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Al Rayyan or Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco better for summer or winter?

Al Rayyan suits evening wear; Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Rayyan and Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco?

Al Rayyan has top notes of Verbena, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Coriander, Geranium, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Amber. Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco has top notes of Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Neroli and Clary Sage, heart notes of Tea, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Tobacco, Virginia Cedar and Amber.