This is my personal opinion, and I can say honestly, I truly enjoy this fragrance. From the first spray, the top notes give me a nostalgic feeling. It feels familiar, like a memory coming back quietly. There is something soft and comforting in the opening that makes me pause and smile. As the fragrance moves forward, it becomes smoother and more confident. It feels easy on the skin and pleasant to wear. Nothing feels rushed or heavy. Later, it settles into a warm and calm presence. It stays close and feels steady, like a quiet companion through the night. For me, 9 PM Night Out is not just about smelling good. It is about how it makes me feel. Some fragrances stay in the air. Some stay in the heart. This one stays with me.  As the night moves slowly, this fragrance stays beside me. Warm, calm, and familiar, like a memory that does not fade.

Fragrance evaluation is not only about smelling well. It is about understanding what is being smelled. From experience, only smell is never enough. A fragrance may smell good at the start, But real understanding comes with time and judgment. An experienced evaluator understands a fragrance the moment it is smelled. The evaluator can sense what kind of fragrance it is and understand the concept behind it. The evaluator knows whether the fragrance fits its idea or if something feels out of place. An experienced evaluator knows why a fragrance is created. Who will wear it. When it fits best. And which country or culture it is made for. This level of understanding comes only with experience. It comes from repeated smelling, comparison, and learning. Evaluation also means making decisions. Out of many trials, only a few truly fit. An evaluator must know why one works and why another does not. Smelling gives information. Experience gives clarity. That is how a fragrance becomes more than ...

I am proud to be part of the 9 PM Night Out craft and evaluation journey at Afnan Perfumes . This fragrance took almost one full year to complete. Not because it was difficult, but because it was done with care. During this journey, I saw how much passion goes into making a fragrance truly right. Watching Imran Fazlani work was a strong learning moment. He listens to a fragrance very deeply. If even one note does not work, he does not accept it. He works on it again and again until everything sits properly. That kind of patience shows real love for the craft. And then there is Quentin Roussel . His way of seeing fragrance is different. Very clear. Very creative. He brings ideas that lift the fragrance to another level. His ideas give the fragrance a new direction and depth.  Working through so many trials, evaluations, and discussions showed me how teamwork shapes a fragrance. 9 PM Night Out opens with strong energy. As it develops, it becomes smooth and confident. When it settl...

In my journey, I learned one important thing about incense fragrance. You cannot evaluate it properly unless you understand the formulation first. Before smelling, I focus on the structure. What materials are used? How are they placed? How they react to heat. How to make a formula.  This fragrance is not only about smell. It is about balance under fire. Once the structure is clear, Only then do I begin evaluation. I observe how it burns. How the aroma rises. How does it fill the space. How does it settle with time.  This approach changed my understanding. Strong smoke does not always mean quality. Good fragrance feels smooth, controlled, and calm. From my experience, knowing the structure first makes evaluation honest and complete. And this is how the fragrance shows its true character. As evening falls across the UAE, bakhoor aroma rises gently in silence. It holds warmth, respect, and heritage, and turns quiet moments into home.

While working with Turathi Electric , the first thing I noticed was how clean and bright the opening feels. The freshness is clear, not sharp. It lifts the mood without rushing. The citrus feels smooth, and the fruit tones give it a soft, juicy balance rather than a loud start. As it develops, the fragrance becomes more structured. There is a calm crispness that stays steady on skin.  Everything moves in order, which shows good control in the composition. What impressed me most comes later. The base settles slowly and comfortably. It does not collapse or turn heavy. Instead, it stays warm, clean, and wearable. This balance is why, in my experience, this fragrance works beyond just warm weather. It adapts well and feels easy to wear in different conditions. From an evaluation point of view, this is not limited to summer use. The freshness works in heat, but the base has enough depth to perform in cooler conditions as well. That balance makes it versatile and reliable across seasons....

 When honey is paired with vanilla and lavender in the top and heart, the balance becomes important. Honey brings warmth and density. Vanilla softens the sweetness and smooths the opening. Lavender helps control the blend and keeps it clean. In my experience, this combination works only when lavender is used with care. Too much can make the blend feel sharp. When controlled, it helps the sweetness stay wearable and stable. As the fragrance moves into the base, tonka plays a key role. It adds structure and mild sweetness. It helps connect the warmth of honey with the softness of vanilla. From practical experience, this structure improves comfort and wearability. The fragrance feels rounded. It stays consistent on skin. It does not become tiring over time. This blend is not about impact. It is about balance and control. When balance is right, the fragrance stays calm, and wears well till the end.

At the beginning of my journey, I also believed that a stronger fragrance means a better fragrance. But with time, I understood something deeper. The fragrances people truly love Are not always the loud ones. They are the ones that feel gentle and easy. A fragrance made only for compliments often feels strong at first. It catches attention quickly. But after some time, That same strength can feel heavy. It can feel tiring. Comfort feels different. From my experience, a comfortable fragrance feels soft on the skin. It stays calm. It moves with you, not against you. That is when a fragrance becomes special. You don’t chase it. You don’t think about it. It stays quietly, like a feeling. Compliments are a moment. Comfort is the whole day. A good fragrance does not try to be noticed. It stays close. like a quiet love walking beside you.