Afnan 9PM Elixir
A warm, spicy vanilla wrapped in leather and soft smoke — cardamom and pepper up top, then a smooth, slightly sweet dry-down. It smells expensive, confident and unmistakably night-time.
About Afnan: Afnan was founded in Dubai in 2007 by Imran Fazlani, blending traditional Middle Eastern perfumery with a modern twist. Its fragrances now sell in over 100 countries, with 9PM and Supremacy becoming worldwide favourites.
The notes
Fragrance family
Woody & Oriental
Dry and grounding — sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and oud. Sophisticated and long-lasting; reads as confident and mature.
How it performs
Based on community reviews and independent fragrance reviewers, as of July 2026.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir
same styleIt leans spicier and more leathery than the JPG, with less of the honeyed tobacco sweetness, so it reads as its own take rather than a mirror image.
Inspired by a similar fragrance direction — an independent composition, not affiliated with or endorsed by the named brand.
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Full description
Afnan 9PM Elixir is the intensified extrait version of the popular 9PM line — a rich, spicy-vanilla fragrance built to make an impression after dark. The higher concentration gives it serious depth and longevity, making it a natural choice for cooler months and evening wear.
Spice, leather and creamy vanilla
It opens with a luminous blast of warm spice — nutmeg and cardamom lifted by the resinous tang of elemi. The heart turns smoky and masculine, with aromatic lavandin, a touch of pimento and a dark thread of leather. As it settles, the extrait base shows its strength: creamy vanilla and earthy patchouli wrapped in resinous labdanum and rock rose, delivering heavy sillage and easily eight hours or more of wear.
Warm, seductive and confident, it is ideal for date nights and cool-weather evenings. Message us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.