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Top 7 Best Afnan Fragrances for Men

9PM, Turathi Blue or Supremacy Not Only Intense? Here are seven Afnan picks, their common clone comparisons and live retailer prices to help you choose.

By Chaos Fragrances · Updated

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Best overall Afnan 9 Pm EDP 9PMEau de Parfum

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The short answer

9PM is our overall starting point if you like sweet fragrances for evenings. For summer, we'd start with Turathi Blue. Rare Carbon gets the winter spot for leather fans, while 9AM Dive is our everyday value pick. Try Supremacy Not Only Intense if you want a bolder fruity, mossy scent, Turathi Brown for a dressed-up date, and Modest Une for an affordable fresh option.

At a glance

A pick for every plan.

Choose what matters to you, then compare retailer prices below.

01Best overall
Afnan 9 Pm EDP

Eau de Parfum

9PM

Common clone comparison: Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male. Our first stop if sweet, warm fragrances are your thing.

  • Apple & cinnamon
  • Lavandin & orange blossom
  • Vanilla & tonka

Why it earns its place

9PM gives you apple and cinnamon up front, with vanilla, tonka and amber in the base. That's an easy combination to consider for an evening out or a cooler weekend. It gets our overall spot because it gives someone new to Afnan a clear place to start. Just make sure you want the sweetness: this is the pick for that taste, not the answer to every fragrance question.

Best for A first Afnan for someone who enjoys fruity sweetness and vanilla.

Keep in mind If you're buying mainly for hot days or want very little sweetness, start with Turathi Blue or 9AM Dive instead.

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Compare original 9PM EDP in the black bottle. 9PM Rebel, Elixir, Night Out and Pour Femme are separate fragrances.

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02Best for summer
Afnan Turathi Blue EDP

Eau de Parfum

Turathi Blue

Common clone comparison: Bvlgari Tygar. The citrus choice we'd put at the top of a warm-weather shortlist.

  • Bergamot & mandarin
  • Amber & woods
  • Musk & fresh spice

Why it earns its place

Turathi Blue pairs bergamot and mandarin with amber, woods and musk. We'd reach for that direction when the plan is lunch out, a summer trip or just getting through a warm day. There's more to the note list than citrus alone, which is useful if a simple lemon scent leaves you wanting something else. The Tygar comparison is a shopping pointer, not a promise that the two wear identically.

Best for Warm weather and someone who likes citrus over a woody, musky base.

Keep in mind The amber and musk matter here. Sample it if you want something especially light or only enjoy dry citrus.

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5 retailers

Look for Turathi Blue Homme EDP. Brown, Electric, Red and Purple are different scents, and bottle sizes may differ across the range.

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03Best for winter
Afnan Rare Carbon

Eau de Parfum

Rare Carbon

Common clone comparison: Tom Ford Ombré Leather. Our cold-weather pick when you'd rather wear leather than another vanilla scent.

  • Leather & violet leaf
  • Cinnamon & nutmeg
  • Woods & amber

Why it earns its place

Rare Carbon puts leather and violet leaf alongside cinnamon, nutmeg, woods and amber. We'd shortlist it for cold evenings, a jacket and dinner somewhere you want to dress up a little. It also gives this list a different direction from 9PM's sweet fruit and vanilla. Choose it because you like the idea of leather with spice and floral notes, rather than buying it just for the Tom Ford comparison.

Best for Cooler weather and trying a leather fragrance on a modest budget.

Keep in mind Leather is a more specific taste than a fresh blue scent. The violet and rose in the note list are worth noticing too.

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10 retailers

These offers are for Rare Carbon EDP. Rare Reef, Rare Passion and Rare Tiffany are separate fragrances.

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04Best value
Afnan 9am Dive

Eau de Parfum

9AM Dive

An everyday fresh option. We'd shop it as a blue fragrance in its own right, rather than expect an exact clone of one designer bottle.

  • Lemon & mint
  • Apple & cedar
  • Incense & ginger

Why it earns its place

9AM Dive mixes lemon, mint and black currant with apple, cedar, incense and ginger. That gives us a good reason to consider it for work, errands and the ordinary days between special occasions. It gets the value spot for being the sort of fragrance you could find plenty of reasons to use. A bottle that leaves the shelf regularly can be a better buy than a cheaper one you never feel like wearing.

Best for An everyday fresh scent and a practical first step into the brand.

Keep in mind If you already own several fresh blue fragrances, think about whether you need another. A different scent style may add more to your collection.

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6 retailers

Check for 9AM Dive EDP. Original 9AM and 9AM Pour Femme are different products, despite the similar names.

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05Best performance
Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense Extrait de Parfum

Extrait de Parfum

Supremacy Not Only Intense

Common comparisons: Nishane Hacivat and Creed Aventus. Our bolder pick if fruit, moss and woods appeal more than sweet vanilla.

  • Black currant & bergamot
  • Oakmoss & patchouli
  • Ambergris & musk

Why it earns its place

Supremacy Not Only Intense combines black currant, apple and bergamot with oakmoss, patchouli and an ambergris base. Afnan describes it as a powerful, bold scent, so it's our starting point for this category. The mossy direction is just as important as the fruit. Hacivat and Aventus are both useful reference points, but we wouldn't buy it expecting an exact replacement for either.

Best for Trying a bolder fruity, mossy fragrance with an earthy side.

Keep in mind We haven't measured it against every Afnan for longevity. Give it a full wear, especially if oakmoss and patchouli can feel too earthy to you.

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Compare the Not Only Intense Extrait de Parfum listing and check the volume. Supremacy Silver, Collector's Edition and In Oud are separate fragrances.

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06Best for dates
Afnan Turathi Brown EDP

Eau de Parfum

Turathi Brown

Common clone comparison: Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo. The one we'd consider for dinner when you feel like making a little more effort.

  • Patchouli & amber
  • Vanilla & warm spice
  • Rose & balsamic notes

Why it earns its place

Turathi Brown brings patchouli, amber, vanilla and spice together, with rose and balsamic notes also in the mix. That warm direction is why it gets our date-night spot. If 9PM sounds a bit too fruity and Rare Carbon takes you further into leather than you want, this is a useful middle option to sample. Think dinner and a cooler evening, rather than buying it because Brown must be a stronger Blue.

Best for Dinner dates and evenings when you want patchouli, warmth and spice.

Keep in mind Patchouli is part of the appeal, so try it first if earthy notes aren't usually your thing. Start with a comfortable amount for close seating.

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10 retailers

Look for Turathi Brown Homme EDP. It has its own scent profile; it isn't simply Turathi Blue in different packaging.

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07Best cheap pick
Afnan Modest Une EDP

Eau de Parfum

Modest Une

Common clone comparison: Dior Sauvage. An affordable starting point if fresh citrus, pepper and aromatic notes are what you want.

  • Bergamot & pepper
  • Lavender & geranium
  • Ambroxan & vetiver

Why it earns its place

Modest Une combines bergamot, pepper and lavender with geranium, ambroxan, vetiver and patchouli. We'd look at it for a fresh everyday bottle when you're watching the budget. The Sauvage comparison gives you an idea of the style, but the reason to choose it is liking that peppery, aromatic direction. It earns this spot as an accessible all-rounder, not because it's always the cheapest Afnan in stock.

Best for A budget everyday scent for someone who likes peppery freshness.

Keep in mind It may feel familiar if you already own Sauvage or several fragrances in that style. Rare Carbon is also worth a price check if you'd prefer leather.

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Check for Modest Une Pour Homme EDP. Modest Deux is a different fragrance, and a low listing may cover a smaller bottle or tester.

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The final choice

Buy for the way you wear it.

Start with what you actually like wearing. 9PM makes sense for sweet evenings, Turathi Blue for citrus, and 9AM Dive for everyday freshness. Go toward Rare Carbon for leather or Turathi Brown for warm patchouli and spice. Supremacy Not Only Intense is the bolder fruity, mossy option, while Modest Une is a sensible budget starting point for peppery freshness. Pick one direction, then compare the same size before ordering.

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Your questions, answered.

What is the best Afnan fragrance for men overall?

Our overall pick is original 9PM EDP if you enjoy sweet evening fragrances. Apple, cinnamon, vanilla and tonka are the main reasons to try it. If you're looking for a fresh daytime bottle, start with Turathi Blue or 9AM Dive instead.

Which Afnan fragrance is best for summer?

Turathi Blue is our summer pick for its citrus, woods and musk. 9AM Dive is another option if you like lemon, mint and an everyday blue fragrance style. Neither needs to be reserved for summer only.

What are these Afnan fragrances clones of?

The common comparisons are 9PM to Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male, Turathi Blue to Bvlgari Tygar, Rare Carbon to Tom Ford Ombré Leather, Turathi Brown to YSL Tuxedo, and Modest Une to Dior Sauvage. Supremacy Not Only Intense gets both Nishane Hacivat and Creed Aventus comparisons. We wouldn't call 9AM Dive an exact clone of a single original. These are scent references, not promises of identical wear.

Is Supremacy Not Only Intense an Aventus or Hacivat clone?

You'll see both comparisons. Its fruity opening and mossy, woody direction explain why it comes up in those conversations. We'd judge it as its own fragrance, especially if you're particular about how Aventus or Hacivat smells on you.

Which Afnan fragrance lasts the longest?

We haven't timed the whole range, so we can't name a proven winner. Supremacy Not Only Intense is our pick to sample for a bolder scent, based on Afnan's description. Concentration and a strong opening alone won't tell you how long you'll enjoy wearing it.

Are Afnan 9PM and 9PM Rebel the same fragrance?

No. This guide's overall pick is original 9PM EDP, not Rebel, Elixir, Night Out or Pour Femme. Check the full name before comparing offers. Our separate 9PM vs 9PM Rebel guide goes into that choice in more detail.

What is the best cheap Afnan fragrance?

Modest Une is our budget starting point for fresh, peppery everyday wear. Rare Carbon can also be worth checking if you'd rather try leather. Deals and sizes change, so the lowest listing shouldn't be the only reason you choose a fragrance.

Are the live prices all for the same bottle size?

Not always. Retailers may list different volumes, testers or gift sets, and some offers need a coupon. Compare concentration, bottle size, packaging and the final checkout total before deciding which deal is best.