9pm
Afnan (2020)

There is no faulting the crisp freshness of this so-called clone of Ultra Male by JPG, with apple notes replacing the pear of the latter. Floral notes are here, too, but pleasantly understated. There does, however, appear to be some controversy about performance. Much as I like the powdery charm of 9pm, it vanishes off my skin very quickly. I have sprayed generously but to little avail. This is a performance view fairly widespread on a rival site. Annoying, because I really like it. The name 9pm, too, seems a bit of a misnomer since its light fresh miasma is not one I’d associate with evening.
This slightly odd-bod number in my small collection has had its usage much augmented lately when I have been layering it with another orphan clone in the cupboard, Bright Peach by Maison Alhambra. Together, they add up to something far more interesting than the sum of their parts.

9pm is a big, loud UltraMale-like scent, which means it smells and performs like the JPG original. I find the opening less fruity-sweet than UltraMale, so I slightly prefer the original to 9pm, but this is very close and very good.

Big projection that lasts most all day. Can get cloying so go easy on sprays.