9 PM Rebel by Afnan

Smells like sweetened pineapple. Don’t expect a trail lasting more than an hour or a powerhouse fragrance. It is good, yes, but it has far more fuss than it deserves. After two hours close to the skin, it starts to fade. This is my opinion; try it before spending money.

I’m writing this because this fragrance has earned me over five compliments in a short time. My wife wears it more than I do, and on her skin, it smells divine. It lasts over nine hours with excellent projection. I love the dry-down that blends pineapple with woods and moss; it’s brilliant. Recommended for dates; if you wear this to see your girl, she will adore it.

I wrote this review thinking I had a clone of 9PM Rebel, only to find it was the original. The opening is a strong, sharp pineapple and citrus blast that dries down quickly to reveal the moss, which isn’t my personal favourite, but then the vanilla and wood base emerges, a wonderful combination that lasts until the end. A very youthful scent for going out at night, suitable for any season. Longevity: initially gave me 5-6 hours (perhaps olfactory fatigue), but after letting it mature for two months, it now lasts 8-10 hours (I wore it today at 2pm and it was still detectable at 11pm). 8.5/10.

Great fragrance, a sweet woody pineapple scent, a beast for the evening. Excellent projection and longevity if you are young and looking for an affordable fragrance for nights, dates, etc. This is your best option!

A super versatile fragrance with a rich, smoky yet sweet pineapple note; the projection and longevity are luxurious, making it perfect for any occasion. On the first day, I was swarmed with compliments—even a colleague asked for the name to buy it as a gift for her husband because it was so appealing; it’s now one of my favourites in the collection.

Sharp synthetic pineapple opening, slightly plastic but fresh and very sweet; not top quality, but the scent works well and is versatile. Smells like the bottle colour: cherry (pineapple), metallic with a vanilla and sweet caramel touch. Excellent longevity, 7/10.

The opening smells deliciously of caramelised pineapple, incredible—possibly one of the best I’ve ever smelled. But from there onwards, for me, it fades away completely.

I love it; the scent is excellent, smelling of sweet woods. I have other perfumes where the pineapple is more noticeable or natural, so for me this doesn’t count as ‘another pineapple perfume’. It’s worth noting that it projects and lasts a very long time; it’s one of the longest-lasting in my collection. I think those who say they stop smelling it are suffering from olfactory fatigue or got a bad batch. Excellent for everyday wear if you like sweet but not cloying scents.

Qaed al Fursan > 9pm rebel…

If you’ve come this far reading reviews to buy it, you’ve arrived at the right time; this is your sign. I won’t discuss notes or trail because I don’t want to ramble, but I’ll simply say that in all those areas it’s a ‘beast mode’ and I believe everyone agrees. This perfume has it all; it’s extremely rich on another level. The magic lies in the dry-down on skin; that smoky, mossy pineapple is delicious and sexy, lasting days on clothes until you wash them. If you wear this and people don’t tell you how good you smell, I don’t know what to recommend—you should be worried. It’s a fragrance made to please the masses and make you feel attractive, knowing you didn’t break the bank to buy it.

I bought this on Notino a month ago and can’t smell it except for the opening; I lose the trail immediately. If I spray it on my clothes, I can still detect it after a few days… I’m not sure if it lacks projection or if it’s the cold weather, but there’s no beast mode here. Should I let it oxidate for a while?

This perfume didn’t fascinate me at first; in fact, it was my least-used one. However, I’ve grown to like it; it’s now my second favourite. It smells of pineapple from start to finish. During the dry-down, the main note is still pineapple, warming slightly with amber and vanilla, but it’s undeniably PINEAPPLE in this fragrance. I wore it to my sister’s wedding—incredible—and also to parties. Just be careful with the sprays; if you overdo it, it can be overwhelming, but with the right dose, you’re a cloud of exquisite scent. It’s excellent for a quiet day, at university or the office, etc. As for projection, trail and longevity, it’s 1000/10. It can last until the next day and even on clothes for days. A great perfume.

Quite weak in performance; it’s practically the same as Qaed al Fursan, just with a more pronounced smokiness; it’s a straightforward copy; they’ve just flipped the script to sell it at a higher price. Irrelevant, redundant and adds nothing new. Update: After using it and letting it rest for a month, I see no change, as has happened with other Arab fragrances; it remains quite linear without evolution, which is overwhelming and tiring. Now I understand why it’s one of the least sold in the 9 series.

I received it as a gift and it became one of my favourites. I’m starting a collection and hadn’t felt a fruit fragrance so captivating: pure pineapple, juicy, slightly smoky on my skin with a light herbal base. It feels sweet, fresh and juicy; in my opinion, mainly for spring/summer use. I’ve received compliments since I’ve been wearing it. Given its quality and price, it’s 100% worth having on your radar when you go hunting for perfumes.