Fragrance comparison

9 PM Rebel vs 9pm vs 9PM Elixir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 20,027 ratings analysed

9 PM Rebel

Afnan

4.321,902 votes

Rank #83 FruitySweet

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9pm

Afnan

4.1717,152 votes

Rank #30 VanillaAmber

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9PM Elixir

Afnan

4.18973 votes

Rank #58 Warm SpicyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3–1.

9 PM Rebel
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
9pm
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
9PM Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

9 PM Rebel1/7

9pm3/7

9PM Elixir3/7

Ratings & consensus: 9 PM Rebel
Community sentiment: 9pm
Longevity: 9PM Elixir
Sillage & projection: 9PM Elixir
Value for money: 9pm
Versatility: 9PM Elixir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9pm

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

9 PM RebelAfnan

9pmAfnan

9PM ElixirAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 1,902 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 17,152 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 973 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winner9 PM RebelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

1,902 votes

58%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

14,884 votes

61%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

864 votes

Category winner9pmMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

Longevity9PM Elixir

Sillage9PM Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value80

Category winner9pmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

tropical77%

fresh69%

amber61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

cinnamon61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

leather65%

balsamic56%

InformationalDistinct profilesNo accord is shared by all three

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PineappleGranny Smith appleMandarin

Heart

OakmossCedarwoodVanilla

Base

Dry WoodAmbergrisCaramelMusk

Top

AppleCinnamonWild LavenderBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberPatchouli

Top

CardamomNutmegelemi

Heart

PimentoLeatherLavender

Base

VanillaPatchouliLabdanumRock rose

InformationalShared notesVanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring54

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer13

Fall85

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winner9PM ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#83

PerfumerGaël Montero

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#30

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews811

Overall rank#58

PerfumerImran Fazlani

Launched—

Reviews193

Category winner9pmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afnan 9 PM Rebel opens with a loud, juicy hit of pineapple, tart green apple and mandarin, then settles into a sweeter woody base with vanilla, musk and ambergris. It feels modern, fruity and attention-grabbing. Most wearers seem to find it strong, long-lasting and very good value. It leans masculine in character desp…

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Afnan 9pm is a sweet, spicy vanilla amber with a bright apple opening and a playful bubblegum feel that many wearers compare to Ultra Male. It usually reads youthful, bold, and easy to notice. On skin, the drydown leans smoother, with vanilla, tonka, amber, and cinnamon doing most of the work. It suits evenings, coole…

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Afnan 9PM Elixir leans into spicy vanilla with a smoother, darker twist than a typical sweet club scent. Cardamom, nutmeg and elemi give it a warm opening, then leather, lavender and resins pull it into richer territory. On skin, it usually reads bold, sweet, spicy and slightly smoky, with a strong evening profile. It…

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InformationalRead all threeTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 9 PM Rebel, 9pm or 9PM Elixir?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3–1. 9 PM Rebel is rated 4.32/5 from 1,902 votes; 9pm is rated 4.17/5 from 17,152 votes; 9PM Elixir is rated 4.18/5 from 973 votes. Choose 9 PM Rebel for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose 9pm for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 9PM Elixir for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 9 PM Rebel, 9pm or 9PM Elixir?

They last about the same: 9PM Elixir 79/100, 9pm 77/100, 9 PM Rebel 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 9 PM Rebel, 9pm or 9PM Elixir?

Projection is very close: 9PM Elixir 70/100, 9 PM Rebel 68/100, 9pm 68/100 for sillage.

Do 9 PM Rebel and 9pm smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Vanilla.

Is 9 PM Rebel, 9pm or 9PM Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, 9pm is the stronger pick. For winter, 9pm is the stronger pick. 9PM Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9 PM Rebel, 9pm and 9PM Elixir?

9 PM Rebel has top notes of Pineapple, Granny Smith apple and Mandarin, heart notes of Oakmoss, Cedarwood and Vanilla, a base of Dry Wood, Ambergris, Caramel and Musk. 9pm has top notes of Apple, Cinnamon, Wild Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli. 9PM Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and elemi, heart notes of Pimento, Leather and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Labdanum and Rock rose.