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Lion vs Pharaoh: Best Rayhaan Amber Spicy Perfumes for Date Night in Sabah

Lion vs Pharaoh: Best Rayhaan Amber Spicy Perfumes for Date Night in Sabah

Got a date night coming up in Sabah? Whether you're heading out for dinner or planning a special evening with someone, Rayhaan has two 100ml Eau de Parfums that fit the occasion nicely. Both sit in the Amber Spicy family, so they lean warm — but they're not the same scent. Lion is made for men, while Pharaoh is unisex, so anyone can wear it. Let's break down the notes in each one so you can pick the right one for your night.

Lion by Rayhaan

Lion is a 100ml Eau de Parfum for men with a warm spicy vanilla scent profile. It opens fresh before moving into something warmer, which works nicely when you're easing into an evening.

What's inside

  • Top notes: Pear, Lavender, Mint and Bergamot
  • Heart notes: Cinnamon, Clary Sage and Cumin
  • Base notes: Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Cedar

When to wear it

The store lists Lion for evenings, date nights, special events and dinners — basically everything on your date night checklist. It's also tagged for rainy days, which honestly fits Sabah weather. When the rain comes down in the evening, a warm spicy vanilla scent feels right at home. If you're a guy who likes a scent that starts fresh with pear and mint and settles into something warm and sweet with vanilla and amber, Lion ticks those boxes.

Pharaoh by Rayhaan

Pharaoh is a 100ml Eau de Parfum for women and men — it's fully unisex. Its scent profile is warm spicy amber, and it takes a different route from Lion right from the first spray.

What's inside

  • Top notes: Boozy Notes, Saffron, Cardamom and Cade Oil
  • Heart notes: Coffee, Benzoin and Suede
  • Base notes: Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Vanilla and Amberwood

When to wear it

Just like Lion, Pharaoh is listed for evenings, date nights, special events and dinners, and it's also tagged for rainy days. The opening is bolder — boozy notes, saffron and cardamom — before it moves into coffee and suede. If you want a scent with more depth for a dinner date, this is the one with that character. And since it's unisex, it works whether you're buying for yourself or want something either of you can wear.

Lion or Pharaoh? How to Choose

Both perfumes are 100ml EDPs from the same brand, both sit in the Amber Spicy family, and both are listed for the same occasions: evenings, date nights, special events and dinners. So the choice really comes down to the notes and who's wearing it.

  • Go for Lion if you're a man who wants a vanilla-led spicy scent that opens with pear, lavender, mint and bergamot.
  • Go for Pharaoh if you want a unisex option with a boozy, saffron and coffee character, or if you and your partner want a scent either of you can wear.
  • Rainy evening plans? Both are tagged for rainy days, so either works when Sabah's weather does its thing.

Whichever way you lean, you're picking a warm spicy scent built for evenings — which is exactly what a date night in Sabah calls for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Lion and Pharaoh both EDPs?

Yes, both come in a 100ml Eau de Parfum format from Rayhaan.

Which one can women wear too?

Pharaoh is unisex, so it's made for women and men. Lion is a fragrance for men.

Are these suitable for date nights in Sabah?

Both are listed for date nights and evenings, and both are tagged for rainy days, which fits Sabah's frequent rain.

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Pharaoh by Rayhaan 100ml Eau de Parfum Unisex
RayhaanPharaoh by Rayhaan 100ml Eau de Parfum Unisex
RM 195.00
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Rayhaan Lion Eau de Parfum – Powerful & Long‑Lasting Scent
RayhaanLion by Rayhaan 100ml Eau de Parfum for Men
RM 220.00
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