9PM

9PM is loud on purpose. Sweet apple and cinnamon hit first, almost like bubblegum, before it settles into vanilla, tonka and amber that carry the rest of the night.

The first half hour is fizzy and sweet, apple and cinnamon over lavender, with a candy-like quality that some people love and some find like a lot. Orange blossom softens the middle briefly before vanilla, tonka bean and amber take over for the long haul, with a little patchouli keeping it grounded. This is a club fragrance, not an office one, and it projects hard for the first three or four hours. Cold weather suits it better than summer, when the sweetness gets heavy fast.

Scent notes

Top: Apple, Cinnamon, Wild Lavender, Bergamot
Heart: Orange Blossom, Lily Of The Valley
Base: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Patchouli

How it wears

Longevity: 8-10 hours on skin, longer on clothing
Projection: Moderate to Heavy
Best in: fall, winter
Wear it for: casual days, evenings and special occasions
Scent family: spiced, gourmand, amber

Details

Eau de Parfum · 100 ml · Afnan · launched 2020 · 100% authentic, factory-sealed retail box · ships from Baltimore, MD

Questions people ask

Is 9PM authentic?
Yes. Every bottle comes from a licensed U.S. fragrance distributor and arrives factory-sealed in its retail box. Come smell it yourself at our stall in the Patapsco Flea Market in Baltimore before you buy.

How long does 9PM last?
Plan on 8-10 hours on skin, noticeably longer on fabric. Projection is moderate to heavy. Two sprays is plenty indoors.

What does 9PM smell similar to?
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male is the closest comparison, mainly for the sweet, loud structure. This one opens with apple instead of Ultra Male's mint. If you like one, the other's worth trying.