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Afnan 9PM Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml
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The Story
Afnan 9PM Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml – Spiced, Leathery and Built for Winter Afnan 9PM Elixir is the darker, more grown-up evolution of the 9PM name. Released in 2025, it drops the fruity sweetness of the original in favour of cardamom, leather and smoky resins over a thick vanilla base. The result is warmer, spicier and considerably more serious — a cold-weather fragrance that trades charm for authority.
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Quick guide
30-sec scent read
At a glance
Main impression
warm spicy
The most dominant accord
Best wear
Winter
Best in cooler weather
Main Accords
+Fragrance Notes
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How the scent develops
From the first spray to the lasting dry down.
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First impression
Opening notes
Cardamom Nutmeg elemi -
The character
Heart notes
Pimento Leather Lavender -
The lasting trail
Dry-down notes
Vanilla Patchouli Labdanum Rock rose
Scent profile
Spicy, sweet, with a woody finish.
An expressive spicy profile, softened by sweet facets and a woody undertone.
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Sweet
Woody
Animalic
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Gourmand
Oriental
Performance
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Performance profile
Longevity
8–12 hrs
Projection
Sillage
Strong
Long-wearing with a confident scent trail that remains noticeable.
Performance varies with skin, climate and application.
Perfect Time to Wear
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Best wear guide
When this fragrance feels most at home.
Best season
Also autumnWinter
Spring
4 out of 10
Summer
1 out of 10
Autumn
9 out of 10
Winter
10 out of 10
Best time
Best after dark and in cooler hours
Evening
Day
2/10
Night
10/10
Best occasions
Top matches
Where it shines
Full Description
+Afnan 9PM Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml – Spiced, Leathery and Built for Winter
Afnan 9PM Elixir is the darker, more grown-up evolution of the 9PM name. Released in 2025, it drops the fruity sweetness of the original in favour of cardamom, leather and smoky resins over a thick vanilla base. The result is warmer, spicier and considerably more serious — a cold-weather fragrance that trades charm for authority.
What Does Afnan 9PM Elixir Smell Like?
It opens hot. Cardamom and nutmeg hit immediately, with elemi resin adding a bright, lemony-balsamic edge that keeps the spice from feeling dusty. The heart is the interesting part: pimento brings a peppery burn, lavender adds an aromatic calm, and a smooth leather accord threads through the middle to give it structure. The dry-down is deep and long — creamy vanilla, earthy patchouli, ambery labdanum and smoky rock rose — producing the boozy, resinous warmth that has made this one of Afnan's most requested releases.
Wearers consistently compare it to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir, describing 9PM Elixir as a darker, spicier interpretation of that idea.
Afnan 9PM Elixir Fragrance Notes
| Top notes | Cardamom, Nutmeg, Elemi |
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| Heart notes | Pimento, Leather, Lavender |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Patchouli, Labdanum, Rock Rose |
Performance, Season & Occasion
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum (EDP), 100ml |
|---|---|
| Longevity | Excellent — commonly reported at 8–10+ hours |
| Sillage | Bold projection with a memorable trail |
| Best season | Autumn and winter; ideal for cold Highveld nights |
| Best time | Evening and formal occasions |
| Gender | Masculine-leaning unisex |
| Brand | Afnan Perfumes, Dubai, UAE — launched 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afnan 9PM Elixir similar to?
It is most often compared to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir, sharing the spicy-vanilla-leather direction, though 9PM Elixir runs darker and more peppery.
How is it different from the original 9PM?
The original 9PM is sweet apple, cinnamon and vanilla. Elixir keeps the DNA but adds cardamom, leather and resins for a richer, less sugary result.
How long does 9PM Elixir last?
Expect 8 to 10 hours or more on skin, with strong projection for the first few hours.
Is it unisex?
It is marketed to men, but the vanilla and spice balance makes it very wearable for women who like warm, bold fragrances.
Buy Afnan 9PM Elixir in South Africa
Order the 100ml Eau de Parfum from Dubai Aroma with nationwide delivery. Browse the full Afnan 9 Series or explore more oriental fragrances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Afnan 9PM Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml smell like? +
Top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, elemi.Heart of Pimento, Leather, Lavender.Base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Labdanum, Rock rose.The main character is warm spicy, vanilla, aromatic, fresh spicy, patchouli, balsamic, leather, lavender, woody, amber.
How long does Afnan 9PM Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml last? +
Afnan 9PM Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml is an Eau de Parfum (EDP) that typically lasts 6–10 hours on skin and longer on fabric. Apply to pulse points — wrists, neck, and inner elbows — for best projection.
Is Afnan 9PM Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml for men or women? +
Afnan 9PM Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml has a warm spicy, vanilla, aromatic, fresh spicy, patchouli, balsamic, leather, lavender, woody, amber character, making it versatile across genders.
How much does Afnan 9PM Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml cost in South Africa? +
Afnan 9PM Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml is currently priced at R849.0 at Dubai Aroma. Free delivery on all orders over R999 anywhere in South Africa.
