Afnan
Afnan 9PM Night Out Extrait de Parfum
A boozy, gourmand extrait extension of 9PM, with dragon fruit, cognac and apple over suede, toffee and cedar, finished with tonka and akigalawood.
Afnan 9PM Night Out Extrait de Parfum extends the popular 9PM line into a richer, more concentrated direction, aimed at fans of the original who want more depth for evening occasions.
What does 9PM Night Out smell like?
The opening is fruity and boozy, combining dragon fruit, bergamot, cognac and apple with a touch of lavender for lift. The heart brings in warmth and texture through cardamom, mahonial, suede and toffee, giving the fragrance a soft leathery, dessert-like quality. In the base, tonka bean, akigalawood, ambrofix and patchouli create a smooth, woody-sweet finish that lingers close to the skin.
- Top notes: dragon fruit, bergamot, cognac, lavender, apple
- Heart notes: cardamom, mahonial, suede, toffee, cedar
- Base notes: tonka bean, akigalawood, ambrofix, patchouli
Performance and when to wear it
As an extrait, this is typically moderate to long-lasting on skin, with the toffee and tonka combination giving it good staying power into the evening. It suits nights out, cooler weather and occasions where a sweeter, boozier gourmand fits the mood better than a lighter daytime scent.
Who is it for?
Fans of the original 9PM who want a more layered, gourmand-leaning version with a leathery, boozy edge. It is marketed as unisex and suits anyone drawn to sweet, warm evening fragrances, particularly if you already enjoy toffee, cognac or suede accords in your signature scent rotation.
Frequently asked questions
Is 9PM Night Out long-lasting?+
As an extrait de parfum it is typically moderate to long-lasting on skin, with the toffee, tonka and akigalawood base giving it noticeable staying power, particularly useful for evenings that run late.
Is 9PM Night Out for men or women?+
It is sold as a unisex extrait de parfum, part of the wider 9PM family, with a boozy gourmand character built to suit both men and women who enjoy sweeter fragrances.
Which size should I buy?+
It is currently listed in a 100ml bottle, a practical size given the good performance of the extrait concentration, letting one bottle last through many nights out.
At a glance
9PM Night Out by Afnan — Oriental – Oriental Gourmand. Price in South Africa: R899. Best for: morning commute, weekend brunch, black tie evening, power meeting.
- Scent profile
- Oriental – Oriental Gourmand
- Price in South Africa
- R899
- Gender
- Unisex
- Best for
- Morning Commute, Weekend Brunch, Black Tie Evening, Power Meeting
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This Scent Is For
Warm & enveloping — leaves an unforgettable impression.
Scent Mood
Peak season: ❄️ Winter (80%)
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Layering Tip
Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
How to Layer 9PM Night Out
Combine 9PM Night Out with these partners to create something new. Spray the heavier scent first, let it settle, then add the accent on top. These are note-based suggestions — a great starting point to experiment with.
Layer 9PM Night Out with
Afnan 9PM RebelHow: 1 spray 9PM Rebel on chest as the base, then 2 sprays 9PM Night Out on top.
Result: Rebel and Night Out share a tonka-patchouli dry down, so layering them builds a bigger, boozier gourmand trail.
Layer 9PM Night Out with
Lattafa KhamrahHow: 2 sprays 9PM Night Out on clothes first, then 1 spray Khamrah on the chest.
Result: Khamrah's cinnamon-oud base deepens Night Out's own cardamom-toffee-suede heart.
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