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Key notes
BergamotMintLavenderCinnamonClary sage
The nightclub sweetheart — a juicy pear-and-vanilla bomb that's unapologetically sweet and impossible to miss.
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Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male Dupe: Afnan 9PM
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Key notes
AppleBergamotLavenderCinnamonOrange blossom
Afnan's cult-hit crowd-pleaser — a sweet, fruity apple-and-cinnamon opening over a warm vanilla-tonka base that lands right in Ultra Male territory. Community pick
The bottom line
Sample first
The note lists mostly line up — close in character, not a copy. Try it before you commit.
Note match
56%
carries 5 of the original's 10 notes
Price difference
65% less
56% less by the ounce — $29 against $13
How owners rate them
- Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male
- Afnan 9PM
Longevity
how long it lasts
Original
8.3
Dupe
8.2
Original 3,343 · Dupe 2,299 ratings
Sillage
how far it projects
Original
8.2
Dupe
8.0
Original 3,334 · Dupe 2,290 ratings
Value
whether it felt worth the price
Original
8.0
Dupe
9.1
Original 2,619 · Dupe 2,259 ratings
How it wears
Season
Cool weather
Strength
Long-lasting
Best for
Date night, special occasions
Ripe fruit with vanilla underneath — a cold-weather build that projects hardest once the air turns sharp. Save it for dinners and events; on an ordinary Tuesday it's doing more than the day asks for.
Where they differ
Listed in Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male, not in Afnan 9PM
TopMint
HeartClary sage and Caraway
BaseCedar and Patchouli
Listed in Afnan 9PM, not in Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male
Apple, Orange blossom and Tonka bean
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male carries Cedar and Patchouli in its base that Afnan 9PM leaves out, and Afnan 9PM lists Apple and Orange blossom that the original doesn't — a substitution rather than a straight omission.
The analysis
Sample it first. Of Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male's 10 notes Afnan 9PM carries 5: bergamot, lavender and cinnamon. Missing: cedar and patchouli. Two base notes short, and Afnan 9PM leaves Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male as it dries. Plus apple and orange blossom, which Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male doesn't list. Longevity is a tie: 8.2 against 8.3. That is 35% of Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male's price — $43 against $122. Try it first — cedar and patchouli is what goes, and that shows up hours in.
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Common questions
What fragrance smells like Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?
Afnan 9PM is the closest affordable match we've found for Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male. It runs about $43 instead of roughly $122 — about 65% less.
Is Afnan 9PM a good dupe for Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?
Both share Bergamot, Lavender, Cinnamon and Vanilla — 5 notes in total, one of the deeper overlaps on this site.
Does Afnan 9PM last as long as Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male is known for strong, long-lasting performance, and Afnan 9PM holds up well for a budget pick — expect most of a day's wear, with a light re-spray if you want it to carry into the evening.
How much cheaper is Afnan 9PM than Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?
Afnan 9PM costs around $43 versus roughly $122 for Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male — about 65% less.
Does Afnan 9PM smell exactly like Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male?
No. Afnan 9PM gets the overall idea, but Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male carries Cedar and Patchouli in its base that Afnan 9PM doesn't list, and Afnan 9PM brings in Apple and Orange blossom of its own.
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