Choose 9 AM for citrus and musk, 9 PM for apple and vanilla, and 9 PM Elixir for leather and spice. These are distinct Afnan fragrances. You can buy each directly online from Sara Sakina, with orders shipped from Ontario to Canada and the United States.
The differences at a glance
| Fragrance | Composition | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Afnan 9 AM | Mandarin and cardamom; orange blossom and green apple; cedarwood and musk | Eau de Parfum, 100ml |
| Afnan 9 PM | Apple and cinnamon; muguet and orange blossom; vanilla and tonka bean | Eau de Parfum, 100ml |
| Afnan 9 PM Elixir | Nutmeg and cardamom; lavandin and leather; labdanum, patchouli and vanilla | Extrait de Parfum, 100ml |
Which fits your preference?
9 AM: a useful starting point if you enjoy citrus, florals and a woody, musky finish. Our daytime suggestion follows that note profile; the name does not limit when you can wear it.
9 PM: consider the original if apple, cinnamon and a sweet vanilla base appeal to you. It is our evening suggestion for someone who wants a fruitier direction.
9 PM Elixir: choose it when you want leather, warm spice and resinous notes with vanilla. Elixir has a different composition from original 9 PM, so choose for the notes rather than assuming it is simply the same scent made stronger.
These wear suggestions are editorial. Fragrance experience varies, and the concentration label cannot promise a fixed number of hours or a projection distance.
Related guides: Original 9 PM also appears in our guides that compare published notes with designer perfumes: Arabian alternatives to Dior Sauvage and the A to Z guide to Arabian alternatives to designer perfumes.
Quick answers
Is 9 AM the same as 9 AM Dive?
No. This guide compares original 9 AM. Match the full product name and bottle format before ordering any variation in the range.
Which is sweeter: 9 PM or Elixir?
For an apple-and-vanilla direction, start with original 9 PM. If you prefer vanilla within a leather and spice composition, compare Elixir. Sweetness is a personal impression rather than a measured ranking.
Where can I buy them online?
Open the product links above for current price, availability and checkout at Sara Sakina. Our Afnan online buying guide explains delivery and support. For additional options, see the Afnan scent shortlist.
Is 9 PM a summer fragrance?
It is warmer than a typical summer scent. Apple and cinnamon over vanilla, tonka bean and amber make it best in fall, winter and cool evenings. On summer nights, wear it lightly, or choose 9 AM for hot days.
Is 9 AM good for summer?
Yes. Mandarin, cardamom and green apple over cedarwood and musk make it the fresher of the two for warm weather and daytime.
Have a verification question? Use our 9 PM Elixir authentication guide, which links to Afnan’s own verification process.
Notes checked against Afnan’s official 9 AM, 9 PM and 9 PM Elixir profiles.