9p

Afnan · 2020

9pm

Cinnamon-baked apple on a bed of vanilla and warm lavender.

9pm by Afnan (2020) is a men's oriental vanilla fragrance. It opens with Apple, Cinnamon and Lavender, has a heart of Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley and dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. Best worn in autumn and winter.

House
Afnan
Launched
2020
Concentration
Eau de Parfum

Fragrance pyramid

9pm notes

Top notes

The first minutes

Heart notes

The character, for hours

Base notes

The lingering trail

Our take

What does 9pm smell like?

9PM comes from Afnan, a Dubai-based house, and its launch date differs from one source to another. No perfumer is credited. The name already tells you when to wear it. The opening pairs red apple and cinnamon with a lavender that stays aromatic, lifted by bergamot. Picture an apple tart just out of the oven. In the heart, orange blossom and lily of the valley lighten things a little without making it a floral. The base is the richest part. Vanilla and tonka bean sit on warm amber, while patchouli keeps the whole thing on the masculine side. It gets compared to Jean Paul Gaultier's Ultra Male for that sweet lavender and vanilla pairing. 9PM is a touch spicier, with more apple up front. Projection is strong for the first few hours.

When to wear it

Autumn and winter nights, at a club or on a date. Two sprays on the neck do the job.

VerdictInstantly likeable, but 9PM turns cloying fast if you overspray or the room is overheated.

It belongs to the Oriental / Amber family. 9pm is one of 1 creations by Afnan in our encyclopedia.

9pm: FAQ

What are the notes of 9pm?

9pm by Afnan opens with Apple, Cinnamon, Lavender and Bergamot. Its heart combines Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley, over a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli.

Is 9pm for men or women?

Afnan presents 9pm as a Masculine fragrance. Nothing stops anyone from wearing it: modern perfumery happily blurs these lines.

When was 9pm released?

9pm was launched in 2020 by Afnan. It comes as an Eau de Parfum.

When should you wear 9pm?

Ideally in autumn and winter. Autumn and winter nights, at a club or on a date. Two sprays on the neck do the job.

Which perfumes smell like 9pm?

Based on shared notes, the closest are Alexandria II (Xerjoff), Darley (Parfums de Marly), Le Mâle (Jean Paul Gaultier).