Afnan
9PM EDP
“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, lasts 9–10 hours with strong projection.
The take
What works
- ●Captures 85–90% of JPG Ultra Male DNA at a fraction of the price
- ●Beast-mode performance — 10+ hours, room-filling projection
- ●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
Notes
Top
Apple
Cinnamon
Wild Lavender
BergamotMid
Orange Blossom
Lily-of-the-ValleyBase
Vanilla
Tonka Bean
Amber
PatchouliPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 4 of our editorial picks
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–$185, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.
How long does 9PM last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 88/100) with strong projection.
When should you wear 9PM?
Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, club, night 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. Beast-mode performance — 10+ hours, room-filling projection.
Details
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