What Is Rayhaan Seville a Dupe Of?

Why Seville gets compared with Althaïr

Rayhaan Seville is commonly compared with the original Parfums de Marly Althaïr Eau de Parfum. If you're looking for warm vanilla with some spice and a praline finish, this is the comparison to start with.

Our catalog profile for Seville lists cinnamon, orange blossom, cardamom and bergamot, followed by vanilla and elemi, then praline, ambroxan, guaiac wood and musk. Althaïr's published notes bring together bergamot, mandarin and elemi, orange blossom, cinnamon and cardamom, plus bourbon vanilla, guaiac wood and praline. There's plenty of overlap, even though the notes appear at different stages in the two descriptions.

That mix explains the connection better than vanilla alone. The floral lift, warm spice and praline sweetness all matter. Matching note names give us a useful starting point, but they don't tell us whether two fragrances will feel equally smooth or sweet on skin.

What owners notice

In a review of Rayhaan's Andalusia trio, a Seville owner puts it in the Althaïr family but hears less vanilla and more praline than in Liquid Brun. They describe a darker, roasted-nut impression and still prefer Liquid Brun. That's a comparison between alternatives, rather than a documented side-by-side test with Althaïr.

A separate Seville owner is much more enthusiastic, describing sweet cinnamon and vanilla and choosing it after shopping for Liquid Brun. Their experience supports the general scent direction, while the difference in enthusiasm is a useful reminder that the same profile won't land the same way for everyone.

The question worth asking is whether you want that extra praline emphasis. If you love Althaïr for its vanilla texture, sample Seville with that in mind. If you enjoy warmer, nuttier sweetness, the reported twist may be part of the appeal.

Which one should you consider?

Put Seville on your shortlist if the cinnamon, vanilla and praline combination sounds right for you. Choose Althaïr when the original itself is what you want to wear. Compare the current retailer options on this page, including bottle size and shipping, before making the price decision.

For another take on the same comparison, see our Liquid Brun guide. You can also explore the broader Althaïr alternatives guide if you're still deciding which version to sample.