If you've spent any time on fragrance TikTok, you'll have seen the black-and-gold Afnan 9PM bottle. It's become one of the best-known Middle Eastern fragrance lines in Europe – warm, sweet, long-lasting and seriously good value. The family has grown fast, though, and the names don't tell you much. Here's how each one actually smells, so you can pick the right 9PM for you.

The Afnan 9PM family at a glance

• 9PM – the original: sweet, spicy vanilla for nights out.
• 9PM Rebel – juicy pineapple and apple over caramel; the most versatile.
• 9PM Elixir – darker, spicier and less sweet; the most refined.
• 9PM Night Out – the newest, an extrait with cognac, toffee and suede.
• 9AM Pour Femme – the bright, fruity daytime partner for her.

Each 9PM fragrance, explained

1. Afnan 9PM EDP 100ml – €45

Notes: apple, cinnamon, wild lavender and bergamot; orange blossom and lily of the valley; vanilla, tonka bean, amber and patchouli.

The one that made Afnan famous. Spiced apple and lavender open fresh, then it melts into a thick, sweet vanilla-amber that lasts all night. Loud in the best way.

Best for: nights out, clubs and cold evenings.

2. Afnan 9PM Rebel EDP 100ml – €50

Notes: mandarin, pineapple and Granny Smith apple; cedarwood, oakmoss and vanilla; caramel, dry woods, ambergris and musk.

Fruitier and brighter than the original. Juicy pineapple and green apple keep it lively, while caramel and ambergris give it staying power. Easy to wear from day to night – and shared happily by men and women.

Best for: a do-everything signature scent.

3. Afnan 9PM Elixir EDP 100ml – €55

Notes: nutmeg, elemi and cardamom; pimento, lavandin and leather; cistus, labdanum, patchouli and vanilla.

The grown-up of the family. Warm spices and soft leather over a resinous base – much less sugary than 9PM, with a smoother, more expensive feel.

Best for: date nights, dinners and men who find 9PM too sweet.

4. Afnan 9PM Night Out Extrait de Parfum 100ml – €52

Notes: dragon fruit, bergamot, cognac, lavender and apple; cardamom, suede, toffee and cedar; tonka bean, akigalawood, ambrofix and patchouli.

The newest member and the strongest, thanks to its extrait concentration. A boozy, sparkling opening of cognac and dragon fruit dries down into toffee, suede and woods. Unisex, magnetic and built for evenings.

Best for: parties, the festive season and anyone who wants maximum longevity.

5. Afnan 9AM Pour Femme EDP 100ml – €45

Notes: mandarin, bergamot and grapefruit; blackcurrant and raspberry; musk, orange and amber.

The daytime partner to 9PM. Sunny citrus and juicy berries over soft musk – cheerful, feminine and easy to wear to work.

Best for: everyday wear and gifting.

Which Afnan 9PM should you buy?

• Want sweet and loud? Go for 9PM.
• Want one bottle for everything? 9PM Rebel.
• Want classy and spicy? 9PM Elixir.
• Want the strongest, newest one? 9PM Night Out.
• Buying for her? 9AM Pour Femme.

More from Afnan

Prefer something fresh? Supremacy Silver is a fruity-woody blend of pineapple, blackcurrant and birch, and Supremacy In Heaven is a light citrus and green tea scent for daytime. For women who like warmth, Kiaana Crush mixes saffron, passionfruit and vanilla.

Try 9PM before you buy

Rebel, Elixir and 9AM come in 10ml and 3ml sizes too, so you can test a couple side by side at home. Or smell the whole range at Dubai Oud Limerick or Dubai Oud Cork. Shop the full Afnan collection online with delivery across Ireland and Europe.