Side-by-side comparison of Lion by Rayhaan and 9pm by Afnan
Rayhaan
Afnan
| Attribute | Lion | 9pm |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Rayhaan | Afnan |
| Year | 2024 | 2020 |
| Rating | 4.53 | 4.38 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | masculine | masculine |
| Total Notes | 11 | 10 |
16 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.5
/10
Lion by Rayhaan is a well-received release with solid performance, featuring a pleasant sweet bubblegum and fruity scent profile with good longevity and projection. However, its sweetness and vanilla notes lean feminine and it lacks the powerful projection some users desire, making it redundant for those already owning similar fragrances.
38 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
5.5
/10
The community has a divided opinion on Afnan 9pm, with many warning against blind buying based on social media hype. While some love it and praise its value and performance, others find it overly sweet, synthetic, and headache-inducing. Newer batches reportedly require maceration (aging) to reach advertised performance levels, and excessive application can be off-putting in professional settings.