Afnan EDP

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Afnan 9am is an Eau de Parfum. 9am opens with Lemon, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Lavender, and Apple, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Afnan's 9am carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
$21.95 at FragranceShop.com 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) · plus sales tax Check price on → Check prices ↓
9am Eau de Parfum bottle
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My Way by Giorgio Armani
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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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, AQUA (DM WATER), PARFUM, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, GERANOIL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

It opens with a zesty wallop of lemon and mandarin, sharpened by a hint of pink pepper that keeps things interesting. As it settles, a floral heart of lavender and rose emerges, softened by a touch of apple, before eventually drying down to a clean, earthy blend of musk, cedar, and oakmoss.

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Where to buy

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