Founded in Dubai in 2020 by Khalid Kalsekar, with its first full collection launching in 2022
Built on a family connection to established Middle Eastern perfumery: Khalid's father, Salim Kalsekar, is a director at the well-known Rasasi Fragrance House
Works with experienced outside perfumers rather than claiming an in-house nose, and is upfront about that approach
Logo designed by a local Dubai calligraphy artist, blending traditional Arabic script with a modern look
Built its name around making well-made fragrance accessible rather than exclusive
Has grown quickly, with Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra serving as a brand ambassador
Rayhaan is a newer name in Middle Eastern perfumery, founded in 2020 by Khalid Kalsekar, who comes from a family with deep roots in the industry through his father's role at Rasasi. Rather than pretending to have decades of in-house perfumery expertise, Rayhaan works with respected outside noses and has been straightforward about that approach.
The house focuses on strong, well-built compositions across both fresh and warm oriental styles, aiming for real quality at an approachable price. It's a good pick if you want a fragrance from a newer house with genuine industry connections behind it.
