Crimson by Rayhaan

Absolute rubbish, I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole. At least I tested it in-store and wasn’t one to buy blindly. It projects massively and lasts forever (to my utter regret). If you like it, great, but it’s not for everyone. Definitely test it first, no exceptions.

The first time I atomised it, it was a hard cardamom explosion that filled the whole room for the day. It lasts all day in cold weather or with a breeze, then on clothes it smells incredible of cinnamon. I recommend it if you like very strong, spicy scents.

Not a blind buy. To my taste, it’s a cracker; the opening is strong and could be overwhelming, but as it dries, it stays similar to the Halloween Man Rock On but with a better trail.

Too much cardamom and patchouli for my taste. I haven’t heard of Centaurus, but it reminds me of Spectre Ghost. If you like warm, spiced perfumes but lean towards gourmand, choose something else. Here, the cardamom and patchouli are very noticeable, and I barely smell the cinnamon.

This is 90% similar to Lattafa’s Eternal Oud, just with a spicy note in the opening.

To be honest, I didn’t like it; it smells aggressive and I only sprayed it once. This perfume could kill someone if you get on the tube in summer. Test it first, for crying out loud, it’s not a blind buy, it smells very peculiar. A hug to the community.

I own the Lattafa Eternal Oud and have just picked up this Rayhaan Crimson; honestly, they are identical. They have slightly different nuances, but ultimately, it’s the same perfume.

Everyone’s taste differs, but it is exactly the same as Centaurus. If you don’t like the profile of that one, you won’t like this Crimson either. It is very spicy, lasts a long time, and is difficult to wear. I sold mine because I already own Terra, and they were so similar to me that they felt redundant.

Absolutely not a buy-in-the-dark fragrance. Don’t let influencer hype fool you; it was a disaster for me. Try it before you commit.

You need to be careful with the sprays with this perfume, and it is not for everyone. It is warm and spicy, with a very prominent cardamom, followed by other notes like cinnamon and vanilla. It can become heavy for some; in my opinion, it is for special occasions and standing out.

If you are looking for the Centaurus DNA but improved and boosted, go for the Lattafa Taureau de Combat instead. The quality is brilliant, it projects well, and it lasts much longer than this. It is strange that you can’t find it on Fragrantica.

Good day. I must say it seemed elegant and sexy to me. However, I will also give my most sincere opinion on the impression it left. It smells like red Canéls (4 pieces) chewing gum, but with the sensation of cigarette smoke when you are smoking, that smoke that is already dying down, not very potent. To make it simpler: like when you put a cigarette in the ashtray. Now add the smell of cinnamon gum and a little sweetness. That combination isn’t that bad for the price. That is how it smells. Delicious, yes, very very delicious. As I said, elegant and sexy in my personal opinion. Masculine to the untrained nose, but fragrances have no gender. So go for it. Finally… SIX HOURS ON SKIN, no more, and perhaps barely. The trail or projection is not the best unfortunately. But for its price, as I said, very good. And if this is how Centaurus smells… then what more could one want 🤷🏻 . Regards.

Let’s say you are reading this because you are interested in the Creed Centaurus. Let’s not deceive ourselves; everyone is interested in Arabic fragrances because they are an imitation, in many cases well-made, of niche perfumes at an unbeatable price. And this is no exception. In fact, it is a perfect case to discuss this topic. This Crimson is an identical clone of Centaurus. And yes, I say identical because unless you were born with a privileged nose, you will not be able to distinguish one from the other even if you wear them on the same arm. That is a fact. They smell the same 90-95%. Furthermore, regarding its development (which is what we all care about), they do not differ much: Centaurus is no beast, and neither is Crimson. Moderate projection during the first three hours, after which it becomes quite a discreet fragrance. And the longevity is about six hours. Nothing special. But I insist, Centaurus is not much better. Where they do differ, do you know where? Indeed, in the price. 32 euros versus 330… it’s laughable… we are being ripped off, but in a good way. Now it is up to you to decide which one you buy: in this case, I have been clear. The Crimson eats the papa!

Arrived today, so I can’t speak yet about longevity and projection; in the test, it didn’t last as long as claimed, so I’ll let it macerate. However, I’ve loved it. It’s not a fragrance I’d recommend buying blindly. I tested Creed Centaurus and already knew where its scent was heading: if you like spices and especially cinnamon, I recommend buying it. It resembles Centaurus by 80-85% because in Crimson, the spicy notes stand out more than in the original Creed. It’s an even more pleasant scent than Centaurus, which is more particular and cloying without those strong spicy notes. Both are for special occasions and cold climates. Given the price, Crimson is worth much more, undoubtedly.

Arrived today, and honestly, Centaurus and Crimson are identical, save perhaps for the quality of the ingredients, though I don’t notice any difference. It begins with a rich, spiced cinnamon, then turns semi-sweet due to the tonka bean, and finally settles down with cardamomo, which is medicinal and herbal. I wouldn’t buy it if you’re looking for a brand to show off, but the performance is the same; excluding longevity, I’d say it’s similar. Creed has a decent duration, between 6-8 hours, and if Rayhaan performs like that, I’d be more than satisfied. The performance feels a bit decadent: after the first hour, unless you bring your nose close, you can’t smell it; it’s present but only in your own bubble, projecting nothing and leaving no trail. When sprayed, it smells well intense, like all warm spices that are worth it, but then… pity.