Dupe review · Afnan
9PM Rebel
9PM Rebel is Afnan's answer to Creed Aventus — at 92% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Creed Aventus
- Price
- $39.99
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $40
- Original per 100ml
- $510
- Made by
- Afnan
The FragDNA review
Afnan 9PM Rebel: Cheap citrus splash, far from Aventus
FragDNA · compiled from 1 review and 5 short takes from Parfumo wearers · 21 October 2026
- Opening
- A sharp burst of lemon, lime and lavender greets the nose.
- Dry-down
- A fleeting citrus‑alkaline trace lingers, with a faint lavender whisper.
- Longevity
- A few hours on skin, shorter on clothing
- Projection
- Light, intimate aura
- Best for
- Hot summer days, casual body‑spray fans
Afnan 9PM Rebel is marketed as an affordable twin of Creed Aventus, yet its price of $40 per 100 ml makes it attractive for anyone chasing a budget‑friendly fragrance. Reviewers are drawn to its playful bottle and the promise of a high‑end scent at a fraction of the cost, even if the reality diverges from the original’s profile.
The initial impression offers a citrus punch that some liken to Aventus’s bergamot, but the scent quickly reveals a very different character. Lemon, lime and a medicinal lavender dominate, while the pine‑apple, birch and ambergris heart of Aventus is absent. Consequently, the dry‑down feels thin and short‑lived, lacking the depth and smoky nuance the original provides.
Performance is modest: longevity hovers around three to four hours on skin and fades faster on clothes, with a soft projection that stays close to the wearer. For those seeking a quick, refreshing burst on hot days, it delivers value; for anyone hoping for an Aventus stand‑in for evenings or formal occasions, it falls short.
The verdictAround 15% similarity to Creed Aventus – essentially a cheap citrus body spray rather than a true Aventus replica.
What we read: Parfumo wearers · Parfumo.de wearers
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
9PM Rebel scores 7.0 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Aventus.
Afnan sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Aventus's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $40 per 100ml it costs 92% less than Aventus — the 30th cheapest of 71 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Afnan publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Creed Aventus is pineapple, bergamot and apple at first, birch, patchouli and rose at its heart and oakmoss, musk and ambergris at the end. Afnan set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- pineapple
- bergamot
- apple
Heart
- birch
- patchouli
- rose
Base
- oakmoss
- musk
- ambergris
For the maker of moments. Smoky pineapple and birch crown oakmoss and musk — the confident benchmark every modern man measures against.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 88 twins of Creed Aventus we can price, 9PM Rebel is number 30 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Nusuk Ana Al Awwal Silver $17/100ml
- 02 Rayhaan Imperia $22/100ml
- 03 Swiss Arabian Shawq $23/100ml
- 04 Pendora Scents Aventura $24/100ml
- 05 Hamidi Addicted Intense $24/100ml
- 06 Sapil Intense Noir $24/100ml
- 07 Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited $25/100ml
- 08 Maison Alhambra Avant $25/100ml
- 09 Fragrance World Venti $26/100ml
- 10 Copycat Fragrances Aventus $29/100ml
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Supremacy Silversmells like Creed Aventus $37.79
The community
What people say about 9PM Rebel
Rating
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—Would buy again
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Afnan 9PM Rebel smell like?
It is built to smell like Creed Aventus — pineapple, bergamot and apple up top, birch, patchouli and rose in the heart, oakmoss, musk and ambergris in the base.
Is Afnan 9PM Rebel a dupe of Creed Aventus?
Yes — Afnan sells it as its version of Creed Aventus.
How much cheaper is Afnan 9PM Rebel than Creed Aventus?
92% less per 100ml: about $40 per 100ml against $510 for the original.
Where can I buy Afnan 9PM Rebel?
It is in stock at $39.99 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.