9AM

9AM by Afnan is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum from 2020 in the budget price tier. It opens with mandarin, citron, cardamom and pink pepper, moves into lavender, orange blossom, rose and green apple and dries down to cedarwood, oakmoss, patchouli and musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Citron Thick-skinned citrus, more zest than juice. Waxy and bright.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.

Heart

Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Green Apple Tart, crunchy and sharp. Cleaner and cooler than red apple.

Dry-down

Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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