9PM Elixir Extrait de Parfum 100ml by Afnan

Fragrance Notes

• Top: Cardamom, Nutmeg, Elemi
• Heart: Pimento, Leather, Lavender
• Base: Vanilla, Patchouli, Labdanum, Rock Rose
• Scent Family: Spicy Leather Oriental
• Gender: Unisex
• Best For: Evening wear, date nights, and cold autumn/winter weather
• Inspired By: JPG Le Male Elixir Absolu

9PM Elixir personifies the power of spicy, leather and oriental tones — a sophisticated, unisex extrait launched in 2025 that envelops you in a blinding layer of warm mystique and magnetic charisma.

The Story

Created by perfumer Imran Fazlani, 9PM Elixir is the newest addition to Afnan's acclaimed 9PM collection, built as an evening-ready, seductive fragrance. It arrives in genuine extrait concentration, with exclusivity meeting modern elegance in a composition praised for impressive projection and duration — a true signature scent for the night that creates lasting impressions.

The Scent

From the outset, 9PM Elixir begins with a bright melange of nutmeg, elemi, and fiery cardamom, adding intrigue and energy right from the first spray.

The heart unveils a bold twist, utilising pimento, leather, and lavender, adding real depth to the burgeoning heart.

As it cools, it reveals a cosy base of rock rose, labdanum, patchouli, and vanilla, leaving a lasting impression and an enveloping warmth.

An Honest Note on the Comparison

This is genuinely one of the most debated comparisons in the whole fragrance community right now, and it's worth going in with realistic expectations. Reviewer opinion spans an unusually wide range — some call it roughly 80% similar and a great budget alternative, others insist it's "nothing like" the original and more of a muddled mashup drawing from several JPG fragrances at once, while a few actually prefer this version specifically because it lacks a synthetic "window cleaner" note some detect in the original. Most agree the opening is where the resemblance is strongest, with the composition settling into its own distinct, spicier, more vanilla-forward character by the dry-down.

Product Details

• Size: 100ml
• Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
• Brand: Afnan
• Collection: 9PM
• Perfumer: Imran Fazlani
• Release Year: 2025

Performance

• Longevity: Excellent, consistently reported around 9-10 hours as a true skin scent
• Projection: Strong, with several reviewers noting it projects even a little harder than its inspiration on their skin
• Sillage: Impressive and long-lasting, true to its extrait concentration
• Best season: Cold autumn and winter weather especially, given its warm, spiced, resinous character
• Caveat: If you're chasing an exact 1:1 replica, go in with tempered expectations — reviewer consensus is that this captures the spirit and opening of its inspiration rather than being an identical clone

Comparison

• 9PM Elixir follows the same cardamom-nutmeg-elemi opening and warm, spiced structure associated with Le Male Elixir Absolu
• The leather-pimento heart and vanilla-labdanum-patchouli base echo a similarly resinous, oriental direction
• Reviewer opinion on exact similarity genuinely spans from "80% similar" to "not really a clone at all" — this is one of the more debated comparisons in the fragrance community
• It also carries some of the brand's original 9PM DNA in the background, giving fans of that fragrance an extra point of familiarity

About Afnan

Afnan Perfumes is a well-established fragrance house known for producing bold, high-performance compositions that consistently punch above their price point. 9PM Elixir extends the acclaimed 9PM collection into genuine extrait territory, delivered with real perfumer credentials and impressive, independently verified performance.

Why Buy From Dubai Blends

• 100% authentic — sourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors, no middlemen, so you get the best price in Australia
• Fast, tracked shipping Australia-wide from our local warehouse
• Securely packed — every bottle arrives intact, guaranteed
• Loved by thousands of Australian fragrance fans

FAQ

What does 9PM Elixir smell like?
9PM Elixir begins with a bright melange of nutmeg, elemi, and fiery cardamom, adding intrigue and energy. The heart unveils pimento, leather, and a smooth touch of lavender. As it cools, it reveals a cosy base of rock rose, labdanum, patchouli, and vanilla, leaving a lasting, enveloping warmth.

Is 9PM Elixir an exact clone of Le Male Elixir Absolu?
No, and reviewer opinion genuinely varies on how close it gets — some call it 80% similar, others feel it's quite different. Most agree the opening is the closest match, with the dry-down developing its own distinct, spicier character.

Is it unisex or gendered?
Fully unisex — 9PM Elixir is designed and marketed for both men and women.

How long does it last?
Excellent — consistently reported around 9-10 hours as a genuine skin scent, with strong projection.

What season or occasion is it best for?
Cold autumn and winter weather especially, and evening or date-night wear — this is a warm, resinous fragrance built for cooler settings.

Does Dubai Blends ship 9PM Elixir across Australia?
Yes — we ship tracked, Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra. Browse our full Afnan range for more from the 9PM collection.

Pro Tip

Because this one is a true extrait, a little goes a long way — 2-3 sprays on pulse points is plenty to enjoy the full cardamom-leather-vanilla development without overapplying.