9PM vs Ultra Male
Afnan vs Jean Paul Gaultier
Afnan's 9PM and JPG's Ultra Male are both fruity lavender-and-vanilla scents. 9PM uses apple and cinnamon over tonka; Ultra Male uses pear, mint and woody vanilla.
| 9PM | Ultra Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Afnan | Jean Paul Gaultier |
| Concentration | EDP | EDT |
| Gender | masculine | masculine |
| Top Notes | bergamot, lavandin, cinnamon, apple | — |
| Heart Notes | lily of the valley, orange blossom | — |
| Base Notes | patchouli, amber, vanilla, tonka bean | — |
| Notes | — | black lavender, pear, woody vanilla |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter | fall, winter |
What Wearers Say
Afnan 9PM
Some wearers enjoy its sweet, fruity character.
One wearer likes its vanilla scent with lavender in the drydown.
Some owners find it too sweet to wear often; one gave their bottle away.
Another owner finds its powdery sweetness cloying.
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male
Some wearers enjoy its juicy pear and sweet vanilla.
One sampler especially likes the change from pear to a soft cinnamon-and-vanilla drydown.
Some wearers find the sweetness cloying.
Another wearer loves the bright pear but wishes it lasted longer on their skin.
The Verdict
Both are lavender over sweet vanilla with fruit on top, and 9PM is the better buy if you like the idea: the same structure for a fraction of the price, with apple and cinnamon where Ultra Male has pear and mint. Cinnamon makes 9PM warmer and spicier. Choose Ultra Male if the pear is what you love; with mint and black lavender it's juicier and cooler.
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male