Is Afnan 9pm a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?
Ultra Male EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | 2020 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
9pm EDP
Afnan 9pm and JPG Ultra Male are very similar sweet clubbing fragrances, but 9pm is a more budget-friendly option. Ultra Male has a bolder pear note and more pronounced ambroxan, giving it a slightly more mature, complex edge, while 9pm leans into powdery vanilla. The performance is comparable, with both projecting strongly. If you want the original DNA with slightly more refinement, go for Ultra Male. If you want a super close alternative that saves money, 9pm is the winner.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ultra Male
- 9pm
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a super close alternative for less money.
- You prefer a sweeter, more powdery vanilla dry down.
- You enjoy a fragrance that's mass-appealing and playful.
- You want the original Ultra Male DNA.
- You prefer a bolder pear note and more ambroxan.
- You want a fragrance with a bit more complexity.
Candied pear and lavender with mint, then cinnamon, vanilla, amber and patchouli. A loud, sweet, bubblegum-bright club scent that wants attention and gets it.
9pm is a gourmand powerhouse that delivers club-ready sweetness, bold projection, and addictive warmth for a fraction of designer prices. Playful, loud, and utterly crowd-pleasing.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Vanilla
22%
vs
21%
Lavender
13%
vs
13%
Amber
11%
vs
11%
Cinnamon
11%
vs
14%
Bergamot
2%
vs
2%
Patchouli
1%
vs
1%
Vanilla
22%
vs
21%
Amber
11%
vs
11%
Patchouli
1%
vs
1%
Cedar
2% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
13% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Cinnamon, vanilla and amber make it best from autumn through winter, and it is far too heavy for summer heat.
Occasions
Huge projection and a sweet, attention-grabbing style make it ideal for nights out and dates. It is out of place at work or in the gym.
Seasons
9pm's sweet vanilla, tonka bean, and warm spice profile make it ideal for fall and winter, providing coziness and projection in cooler air. It can work in spring's mildness but is too dense and sweet for most summer days.
Occasions
Its bold sweetness and strong sillage make 9pm an attention-grabbing choice for dates and nights out. It's too loud for most offices or active/sport settings, but can suit casual and some semi-formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Amber, Patchouli
Adds caraway and cedar, drops apple and lily of the valley
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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