Ultra Male vs 9PM

How does the $30 dupe stack up against the $95 original?

Original

Ultra Male

Jean Paul Gaultier

$95 / 125mL
$0.76/mL

Notes

Top: pear, bergamot, lemon
Heart: cinnamon, lavender, black pepper
Base: vanilla, amber, cedar
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Dupe — 9/10 Match

9PM

Afnan

$30 / 100mL
$0.30/mL

Notes

Top: cinnamon, apple, lavender
Heart: amber, vanilla
Base: praline, musk, white woods
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Head-to-Head

Attribute Ultra Male 9PM Winner
Price $95 $30 9PM
Price per mL $0.76 $0.30 9PM
Longevity 12 hours
Sillage Beast
Similarity 9/10
Value Rating 10/10

The Verdict

The definitive Ultra Male dupe. A nightlife beast that actually outlasts the original.

Pros

  • Widely considered the best Ultra Male clone
  • Monster longevity and projection
  • Sweet, inviting, perfect for nights out

Cons

  • Can be cloying in warm weather
  • Sweeter and less nuanced than the original
You save $65 (68% off) by choosing 9PM over Ultra Male.

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