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Afnan 2022

9am Dive

AromaticMiddle EastUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens fresh and herbal with Lemon, Mint, Bergamot, and Black Currant building through a green, aromatic heart of Ginger, Lavender, and Marine Notes over a confident base of Cedar, Musk, Amber, and Incense.

The bloodline

YYVES SAINT LAURENTLoose

This bottle carries the Y DNA. Shares 3 notes with the original.

ambermuskcedar

Climate fit

Hot & Humid Comfortable in heat and monsoon, refreshing without suffocating.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Y by YVES SAINT LAURENT. Safe to own both.

Wear in
monsoon
summer
Wear for
everyday
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9am Dive bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FreshCitrusFruitySweetAromaticBitterResinousAnimalic

Longevity

6h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2022

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
Ginger
Ginger
Lavender
Lavender
Marine Notes
Marine Notes
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. 9am Dive is widely considered inspired by YSL Y EDP + Chanel Bleu de Chanel hybrid, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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