Afnan 2025 Extrait

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9PM Elixir

by Imran Fazlani

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Afnan 9PM Elixir is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Imran Fazlani. 9PM Elixir opens with Cardamom, Nutmeg, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Allspice, Leather, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Rose, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Afnan's 9PM Elixir carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is definitely divisive - people either absolutely love its spicy, creamy, attention-grabbing aroma or find it an overwhelmingly harsh, synthetic mess. Don't expect a perfect dupe; expect a beast mode fragrance that really needs to macerate to show its best self. Blind buying is a gamble.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Sweet
  • Playful
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9PM Elixir Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Le Male Elixir Absolu by Jean Paul Gaultier
5%
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Le Male Elixir Absolu the original 9PM Elixir inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom41%
Nutmeg33%
Elemi26%
Heartas listed
Allspice36%
Leather32%
Lavender31%
Baseas listed
Vanilla37%
Patchouli24%
Labdanum20%
Rose18%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its beast-mode projection and longevity, this is far too potent for office wear, which could easily offend. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal evening events where its seductive and attention-grabbing nature can shine. Too heavy for casual day-to-day use, and definitely not for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), (+/- MAY CONTAIN) ALPHA - ISOMETHYL LONONE, CINNAMYL, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, LIMONENE, CITRAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LINALOOL

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

Opening with a sharp, warm blast of cardamom, nutmeg, and the piercing elemi, it quickly settles into a more rounded heart of lavender, rich leather, and a hint of pimiento spice. The long, lingering drydown showcases a creamy, almost chocolatey vanilla alongside earthy patchouli, a touch of rock rose, and balsamic labdanum, creating a truly potent and seductive aroma.

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