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70%
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9am

Afnan   Dupe
My Way Eau de Parfum bottle My Way
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender U
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
9am Eau de Parfum bottle 9am
Our Verdict

While both share citrus, musk, and orange blossom notes, My Way and 9am diverge significantly in their overall experience. My Way offers a smoother, more traditionally feminine white floral fragrance with a creamy, crowd-pleasing profile. 9am, in contrast, leans unisex with a sharper, more polarizing citrus opening that some find harsh. The dry down of 9am aims for sophistication but may not appeal to everyone. My Way is a safer, more versatile choice for everyday wear, while 9am is a budget option that requires a test before committing.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose My Way if...
  • You prefer a well-rounded, feminine floral fragrance.
  • You want a safe blind buy with mass appeal.
  • You enjoy creamy, sweet white floral scents.
  • You want a versatile fragrance for any occasion.
Choose 9am if...
  • You want a very affordable alternative.
  • You enjoy unisex fragrances with a citrus burst.
  • You like a bolder, more unique scent profile.
  • You don't mind a potentially polarizing opening.
Our Verdict - My Way
A radiant bouquet of white florals with a creamy, optimistic lift. Effortlessly modern, My Way radiates approachable femininity and feels like a spring morning in a bottle.
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Our Verdict - 9am
This one's a divisive freshie- clean and invigorating to some, a harsh scrubber to others. Expect a bright citrus burst that mellows into something more sophisticated, if you can get past the opening. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 19%
Floral 46% 19%
Fruity 2% 9%
Green 4% 8%
Sweet 27% 13%
Warm 2% 10%
Woody 8% 12%
Earthy 2% 13%
Animalic 16% 9%
Fresh 13% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
My Way EdP
9am EdP

Notes

Accords

My Way 9am
65%
Citrus
100%
40%
Musky
63%
Aromatic
58%
30%
Woody
58%
Lavender
51%
Mossy
48%
45%
Powdery
47%
Earthy
47%
Fruity
47%
Citrus shared
65%
100%
Musky shared
40%
63%
58%
Woody shared
30%
58%
51%
48%
Powdery shared
45%
47%
47%
47%

Performance

My Way 9am
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

My Way

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The bright citrus and white florals make My Way perfect for spring, while its creamy tuberose-vanilla heart carries into cooler fall days. The moderate sweetness is less suited to winter's depth or summer's heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Refined, non-intrusive projection and fresh floral character make this ideal for office, dates, and casual wear. Its femininity and subtle sweetness are less suited to sporty or highly formal black-tie events.

9am

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean profile makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warmer weather, and for post-gym refreshment. While some find it suitable for the office due to its moderate longevity, others report an initial harshness that might not be office-appropriate.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
70%
Olfactory
78%
Notes
74%
Accord
50%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Musky, Woody accords and Orange Blossom, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

My Way
9am
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