Fragrance comparison

9pm vs 9PM Elixir vs 9 PM Rebel vs Rare Reef

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 21,265 ratings analysed

9pm

Afnan

4.1717,152 votes

Rank #26 VanillaAmber

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9PM Elixir

Afnan

4.18973 votes

Rank #49 Warm SpicyVanilla

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9 PM Rebel

Afnan

4.321,902 votes

Rank #67 FruitySweet

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Rare Reef

Afnan

4.081,238 votes

Rank #109 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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 Rebel
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Rare Reef
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring.

9pm3/7

9PM Elixir3/7

9 PM Rebel1/7

Rare Reef0/7

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

9pmAfnan

9PM ElixirAfnan

9 PM RebelAfnan

Rare ReefAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 17,152 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 973 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 1,902 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 1,238 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winner9 PM RebelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

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

60%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

1,902 votes

62%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

941 votes

Category winner9pmMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

Longevity9PM Elixir

Sillage9PM Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value82

Category winner9pmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vanilla100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

cinnamon61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

leather65%

balsamic56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

tropical77%

fresh69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fruity88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

sweet42%

InformationalDistinct profilesNo accord is shared by all four

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

AppleCinnamonWild LavenderBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberPatchouli

Top

CardamomNutmegelemi

Heart

PimentoLeatherLavender

Base

VanillaPatchouliLabdanumRock rose

Top

PineappleGranny Smith appleMandarin

Heart

OakmossCedarwoodVanilla

Base

Dry WoodAmbergrisCaramelMusk

Top

OrangeCitronMintGrapefruitBlackcurrantCoriander

Heart

ApricotViolet LeafBasilRose

Base

FigAmbretteAmberwoodDates

InformationalNo shared notesNote durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer13

Fall85

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winner9PM ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

Men61

Unisex36

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews811

Overall rank#49

PerfumerImran Fazlani

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#67

PerfumerGaël Montero

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#109

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews308

Category winner9pmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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Rare Reef opens with a bright rush of orange, citron and mint, then shifts into a fruitier heart where apricot and blackcurrant stand out most. On skin, it usually stays fresh but gains a sweeter, slightly musky warmth from fig, ambrette and amberwood, making it a strong warm-weather pick for anyone who likes citrus w…

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InformationalRead all fourTaste 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, 9pm, 9PM Elixir, 9 PM Rebel or Rare Reef?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3–1. 9pm is rated 4.17/5 from 17,152 votes; 9PM Elixir is rated 4.18/5 from 973 votes; 9 PM Rebel is rated 4.32/5 from 1,902 votes; Rare Reef is rated 4.08/5 from 1,238 votes. 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. Choose 9 PM Rebel for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Rare Reef for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring.

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

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

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

Projection is very close: 9PM Elixir 70/100, 9pm 68/100, 9 PM Rebel 68/100, Rare Reef 67/100 for sillage.

Do 9pm and 9PM Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is 9pm, 9PM Elixir, 9 PM Rebel or Rare Reef 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 9pm, 9PM Elixir, 9 PM Rebel and Rare Reef?

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. 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. Rare Reef has top notes of Orange, Citron, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Violet Leaf, Basil and Rose, a base of Fig, Ambrette, Amberwood and Dates.