9 PM by Afnan
Brand: Afnan
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Made for the hour when plans turn spontaneous, this unisex EDP feels sleek, magnetic, and effortlessly dressed-up without being overly formal. Wear it for late dinners, rooftop drinks, or a night out when you want a confident, lingering presence that draws people closer.
Is 9 PM worth it?
How it smells: Opens with apple, cinnamon and wild lavender, orange blossom and lily-of-the-valley at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and tonka bean.
Scent Score: 90/100 (Exceptional). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 89, versatility 85, layerability 93 and value 100, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, is worth the price and smells sweet. A few say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 67 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Men
Key accords: Apple, Cinnamon, Wild Lavender, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley
Top Notes
- Apple
- Cinnamon
- Wild Lavender
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Orange Blossom
- Lily-of-the-Valley
Base Notes
Occasions: casual, evening, nighttime, date, party
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
9 PM by Afnan belongs to the oriental fragrance family. 9 PM opens with Apple, Cinnamon, Wild Lavender, and Bergamot. The heart brings Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley. It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, and Patchouli.
How to wear 9 PM
On skin, 9 PM by Afnan has excellent longevity, strong projection, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for casual, evening, nighttime, date, and party. Its best layering match in the catalog is Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Apply 9 PM first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays 9 PM : 1 spray Good Girl and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
9 PM opens with Apple, Cinnamon, Wild Lavender, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley.
It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, and Patchouli.
What to layer with 9 PM
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, bergamot, and orange blossom.
Order: Apply 9 PM first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 9 PM : 1 spray Good Girl
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply 9 PM first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Vie Est Belle on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 9 PM : 2 sprays La Vie Est Belle
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, lily-of-the-valley, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply 9 PM first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 9 PM : 1 spray Fahrenheit
Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, amber, and patchouli.
Order: Apply 9 PM first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb Midnight on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 9 PM : 2 sprays Flowerbomb Midnight
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share apple, bergamot, and vanilla.
Order: Apply 9 PM first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 9 PM : 1 spray Lafayette Street
Pairings to approach with care
Bergamask by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 37/99
Bergamask has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamask brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent, and they share bergamot.
Order: Apply 9 PM first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamask on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 9 PM : 1 spray Bergamask
Chaotic Berries by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Chaotic Berries brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply 9 PM first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chaotic Berries on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays 9 PM : 2 sprays Chaotic Berries
Related fragrances and why
- 9 PM Rebel by AfnanBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Another version of 9 PM from Afnan.
- 9 PM Elixir by AfnanTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Another version of 9 PM from Afnan.
- 9 PM Night Out by Afnan — Another version of 9 PM from Afnan.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include cinnamon, bergamot, and orange blossom.
- La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme — Both include orange blossom, vanilla, and tonka bean.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include bergamot, lily-of-the-valley, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for 9 PM?
9 PM opens with Apple, Cinnamon, Wild Lavender, and Bergamot. The heart brings Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley. It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, and Patchouli.
How long does 9 PM last, and how strong is it?
9 PM by Afnan has excellent longevity, strong projection, EDP concentration.
When should you wear 9 PM?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits casual, evening, nighttime, date, and party.
What layers well with 9 PM?
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, bergamot, and orange blossom. Apply 9 PM first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays 9 PM : 1 spray Good Girl.
The original it's compared to
Layering guide
Explore SCNTMIX
Find layering combinations in MixMode · Read fragrance layering guides
