Afnan

Afnan is an Emirati house, and 9 PM is the fragrance that made it known well beyond the Gulf.

The catalogue splits the way the market does: the 9 PM and 9 AM line covers the sweet, gourmand-leaning masculines that sell in volume, while the Turathi range — turathi means heritage — works the fresher, more traditional side. Turathi Blue in particular is an aromatic aquatic dosed the way Gulf houses dose, which means it keeps the freshness but holds far longer than the European aquatics it sits beside.

What to expect

Mostly 90 ml and 100 ml eau de parfum. Afnan concentrates generously, so projection is strong and longevity is long — two sprays is the sensible starting point, not four.

The fresher references work in daytime heat, which is not true of most of what is on this site. The 9 PM side belongs to evenings and cooler months.

See also perfumes for men, Emirati niche perfume, or the full Dubai perfume catalogue.

Prices in AED, delivered across the United Arab Emirates.

Frequently asked questions

What is Afnan best known for?
9 PM — a sweet, gourmand-leaning masculine that made the house known well beyond the Gulf.

What is Turathi Blue?
An aromatic aquatic from Afnan's Turathi (heritage) range — fresher and more traditional than the 9 PM line, dosed to hold longer than typical European aquatics.

How many sprays of Afnan should I use?
Two is the sensible starting point — the house concentrates generously, so projection is strong and longevity is long.