About the Scent

There is a class of niche fragrance — typically priced in the ₹20,000–₹40,000 bracket — that smells like sunshine, golden honey, aromatic lavender, and the warm, refined complexity of fine tobacco. Xerjoff Naxos is the benchmark in that world. Rayhaan Italia is how you wear that world every single day without hesitation. A sun-kissed, Mediterranean-inspired composition that opens bright, warms into something luxuriously sweet, and dries down to a sophisticated tobacco-vanilla base that lingers long after the moment has passed. This is Rayhaan at their most ambitious — and the fragrance community has noticed.The Scent StoryItalia opens with a sparkling trio of Lavender, Bergamot, and Lemon — the same Mediterranean freshness that made Xerjoff Naxos a cult classic. The lavender here is prominent and aromatic, neither soapy nor synthetic — it has real presence and stays woven through the entire development of the fragrance. The bergamot adds citrus polish and the lemon brings a Sicilian brightness that makes the opening feel genuinely sun-drenched. It is a confident, elegant entry — the kind of opening that smells expensive before it even begins to evolve.The heart is where Italia earns its reputation. Honey, Cinnamon, Cashmeran, and Jasmine form a warm, sweetly complex mid-section that is simultaneously bold and beautifully restrained. The honey is golden and natural-feeling — not sticky or confectionery, but smooth and plush. Cinnamon adds gentle spice that keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying. Cashmeran — a woody, musky molecule also found in Xerjoff's compositions — gives the heart an elevated, almost niche-quality depth that is rare at this price point. Jasmine floats softly underneath, adding a subtle floral elegance.The drydown is the signature. Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean arrive to anchor the composition in a warm, smooth, slightly dark base that is utterly addictive. The tobacco is pale and sophisticated — not harsh or smoky, but dry and elegant, exactly as it appears in Naxos. The vanilla and tonka bean soften it into a creamy, skin-warm finish that many reviewers describe as impossible to stop smelling. On fabric, Italia has been reported to last well over 24 hours. On skin, expect a solid 7–10 hours.