Iran vs Rayhaan Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
IranChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Rayhaan ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Iran2/4
Rayhaan Elixir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Iran
- Sillage & projection
- Iran
- Value for money
- Rayhaan Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rayhaan Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IranYANIRayhaan ElixirRayhaanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
4.09/ 5 · 893 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
62%Love
22%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
5%Hate
825 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIran
SillageIran
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRayhaan ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
lavender69%
leather61%
vanilla100%
amber90%
aromatic80%
green70%
fresh spicy60%
lavender50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
MintMetallic notesBergamotRosemary
Heart2-4 hrs
Pink PepperLavenderSaffronTunisian NeroliBlack Pepper
Base8-12 hrs
BenzoinLeatherCambodian OudPatchouliLabdanumVanillaAmber
Top
MintBergamot
Heart
LavenderBenzoin
Base
VanillaTonka
InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Lavender and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Iran, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring34
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,511
PerfumerPaulo de Moraes
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#607
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews126
Category winnerRayhaan ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIran by YANI opens with a cold rush of garden mint, zesty bergamot, and a curious metallic bite that feels like icy garden shears. Within thirty minutes, that frosty start melts into crushed black pepper, aromatic lavender, and leathery saffron threads. As hours pass, the scent settles into an intense foundation of Ca…
Reviews →Rayhaan Elixir hits the scene as a bold, vanilla-heavy fragrance that bridges the gap between fresh and cozy. With its prominent mint opening that settles into a smooth tonka and benzoin base, this scent is engineered for those who want a noticeable presence in cooler weather. It is a versatile, sweet-leaning option t…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Iran or Rayhaan Elixir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Iran is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Rayhaan Elixir is rated 4.09/5 from 893 votes. Choose Iran for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Rayhaan Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Iran or Rayhaan Elixir?
Iran lasts longest (Iran 100/100, Rayhaan Elixir 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iran or Rayhaan Elixir?
Iran projects furthest (Iran 88/100, Rayhaan Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iran and Rayhaan Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Lavender and Benzoin.
Is Iran or Rayhaan Elixir better for summer or winter?
Iran suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iran and Rayhaan Elixir?
Iran has top notes of Mint, Metallic notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Saffron and Tunisian Neroli, a base of Benzoin, Leather, Cambodian Oud and Patchouli. Rayhaan Elixir has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla and Tonka.
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