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AFNAN PERFUMES 9am Dive bottle

Afnan

9am Dive

A mintier, more watery opening than Y, followed by apple and woods. The drydown turns toward sandalwood and patchouli, with less of Y’s distinctive sage character.

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Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Toilette bottle

Yves Saint Laurent

Y

Eau de Toilette

A mintier, more watery opening than Y, followed by apple and woods. The drydown turns toward sandalwood and patchouli, with less of Y’s distinctive sage character.

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How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Y compared with 9am Dive
AccordOriginalYAlternative9am Dive
Fresh
Aromatic
Citrus
Fruity
Woody
Performance
Expected performance: Y compared with 9am Dive
MeasureOriginalYAlternative9am Dive
ProjectionModerateModerate
LongevityModerate4–6 hrsModerate4–6 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Y

The 2022 EDT was used; the older 2017 EDT can wear differently.

Profile reviewed

9am Dive

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports; projection refers to the early scent cloud, not the entire wear time. Reports vary with skin, application and batch.

Profile reviewed