HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Asad vs 9PM
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Asad is the stronger performer, it projects harder and lasts longer than 9PM. Choose Asad when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
90/100
Longevity
82/100
90/100
Sillage
80/100
35%
Day Wear
35%
65%
Night Wear
65%
20%
Spring
25%
15%
Summer
15%
35%
Autumn
35%
30%
Winter
25%
455
Value (lower price wins)
357
Asad
Top
Pineapple, Black Pepper, Bergamot
Heart
Tobacco, Lavender, Geranium
Base
Vanilla, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Musk
9PM
Top
Apple, Lavender, Bergamot
Heart
Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Violet
Base
Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber, Cedar
Shared Notes (4)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Asad or 9PM better?
Asad is the stronger performer, it projects harder and lasts longer than 9PM. Choose Asad when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
Which lasts longer, Asad or 9PM?
Asad lasts longer. Asad is rated very long lasting (10h - 14h) while 9PM is rated long lasting (8h - 10h).
Do Asad and 9PM smell similar?
They share 4 notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Vanilla, Tonka Bean. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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