JPG Le Male Elixir Absolu ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sweet, spicy. Fruity-ambery opening
A richer, smokier take on Le Male DNA, incency and woody
Afnan 9PM Elixir ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sweet, spicy, fruity-ambery opening, in other words they are the same but Afnan version is a bit harsher
A very close and great clone of JPG Elixir Absolu
JPG Elixir Absolu feels a bit more mature, richer, and better blended
9PM Elixir is a bit louder, bit sweeter, and more playful
Longevity: pretty much the same.. great longevity for both, stays as skin scent for a very long time.. when I woke up this morning, I can still smell both of them on my skin..
Performance:
Both are powerhouses, but 9PM Elixir can come off harsher/louder while JPG Elixir Absolu projects more smoothly
Cost:
JPG Elixir Absolu is about 4x more expensive than 9pm
If budget matters, 9PM Elixir offers massive bang for your buck. But JPG delivers a more sophisticated, luxurious take.
Conclusion:
Choose JPG Le Male Elixir Absolu if you want something smoother, bit richer, more mature, and you’re alright with the higher price tag.
Go for Afnan 9PM Elixir if you want a loud, sweeter, fun fragrance that’s easy on the budget but guaranteed to get compliments.
End note: If I have to choose between OG JPG Elixir and JPG Elixir Absolu, I choose the former.. for me it has this addictive vibe that you want to smell over and over..