Afnan 2022 EDP

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9am Dive

by Imran Fazlani

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Afnan 9am Dive is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Imran Fazlani. 9am Dive opens with Lemon, Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant, and Mint, settles into a heart of Cedar, Incense, and Apple, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Jasmine, and Ginger. Afnan's 9am Dive carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Afnan 9am Dive is a 'blue' freshie that's either a versatile, mass-appealing banger for the price or a synthetic headache, depending on your skin chemistry and how long you've let it 'macerate'. Prepare for compliments if it works for you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Confident
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9am Dive Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
82%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and broadly appealing 'blue' profile makes it a safe bet for most casual and office settings, with many reviewers specifically recommending it for daily use and the gym. While some find its projection moderate after the initial blast, its non-invasive nature means it can be sprayed heavily without offending, making it suitable for versatile daily wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

This scent opens with a lively burst of citrus from lemon and a zesty punch of pink pepper, underscored by the sharp fruitiness of blackcurrant and a cool whisper of mint. As it settles, a crisp green apple note emerges, mingling with the clean, dry scent of cedar and a hint of smoky incense, adding a touch of sophisticated complexity. The dry down rounds out with warm sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a subtle spicy kick from ginger, maintaining an overall fresh and clean impression.

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