Afnan
9PM
“Ultra Male DNA at drugstore prices — performance the budget has no business delivering.”
Widely recognized as the closest budget alternative to JPG Ultra Male — Afnan's 2020 entry in the budget-masculine segment. A sweet-vanilla-amber masculine with apple, cinnamon, wild lavender, and bergamot at the top, an orange blossom-lily of the valley heart, and a vanilla-tonka-amber-patchouli base. Performs strongest in fall and winter, leans evening, with strong projection.
The take
What works
- ●Captures 85–90% of JPG Ultra Male DNA at a fraction of the price
- ●Huge performance — projects hard and lasts well into the night
- ●Sweet bubblegum-vanilla opening that consistently lands compliments
Trade-offs
- ●Synthetic opening before the dry-down settles in
- ●Not a signature scent — common enough that other guys may be wearing it too
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Notes
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 54%
- Summer, 23%
- Fall, 85%, best
- Winter, 100%, best
- Day, 43%
- Night, 92%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 9PM a good Ultra Male dupe?
94% similarity to Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $20–$30 vs Jean Paul Gaultier's $80–$190, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.
What does 9PM smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Lattafa Perfumes Ramz Lattafa Silver (91%), Rayhaan Lion (87%), Dumont Nitro Green (79%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does 9PM last?
8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.
When should you wear 9PM?
9PM is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights and nights out.
Is 9PM worth it?
At $20–$30, yes for this tier. Captures 85–90% of JPG Ultra Male DNA at a fraction of the price. Huge performance — projects hard and lasts well into the night.