FAAN Amjad Honour as a gift: who it suits, what to write on the card, when to order

FAAN Amjad Honour costs €44.99 for 200 ml, which is about 22.5 cents per ml. A large bottle is a generous present. A strong scent, though, is a bigger risk than a soft one, so it helps to know who you are buying for.

FAAN Amjad Honour as a gift: who it suits and who it does not

It suits people who like incense, spice, amber or leather, who wear perfume to dinners and in winter, and who like a scent with presence. It is listed as unisex and for autumn and winter, evenings and special occasions. It makes a good birthday present for someone with a Christmas-in-October mood, or a wedding-season thank you for a friend with taste.

It does not suit someone who wears no perfume at all, someone who dislikes smoky or resinous smells, or a person who wears only light citrus in the summer. Honour is bold: projection 4 out of 5, longevity 5. If you cannot picture the person in a wool coat at a long dinner, choose Amjad Coral instead, which is fresh and rated 3 for both.

What the bottle says about the giver

A 200 ml bottle says you did not buy a token. It says you noticed that the person likes warm, dark scents, or that you want to push them gently towards them. If the person already wears oriental fragrances, Honour is a confident step up. If they do not, it is a statement, and a card helps you explain it.

Card and wrapping ideas

Write the notes on the card. It turns the bottle into a small story:

• "Frankincense, saffron and oud. For long evenings and cold weather."
• "Two sprays are enough. The rest is for the coat."
• "Smoke on top, vanilla underneath. This one reminded me of you."

For wrapping, keep it simple: a ribbon, a handwritten tag and, if you like, a wool scarf folded round the bottle, because the resin clings to wool for days. You can ship straight to the recipient: enter their address as the delivery address at checkout.

Delivery times and when to order

Plan the dates from our figures:

• Netherlands: 1 to 2 working days processing plus 2 to 4 working days transport, 3 to 6 working days in total. Shipping is free in the Netherlands from €75, so Honour with a second €44.99 bottle, such as Coral, ships free.
• Rest of the EU: 2 to 3 working days processing plus 3 to 5 working days transport, 5 to 8 working days in total. Shipping is never free outside the Netherlands, and the price depends on your country.

Add a few days of margin for holidays and busy periods. If you need to return the bottle, you have 14 days from receiving it and it must still be sealed. The cost of the return is yours, so choose carefully.

If it is sold out: what to do

If the bottle shows as sold out, ask to be notified on the product page, and choose a second option for the date. Amjad Mystery costs €54.99 and is a softer, nuttier choice with saffron and rose. Another idea is to give a handwritten card with the notes and tell them the bottle is on its way. Our gift guide for the whole range has more fallback options, and all FAAN perfumes are listed in one place.

FAQ

Is Amjad Honour a good first perfume gift?

Only if the person likes strong, deep scents. For someone cautious, a softer bottle is safer.

Is it a gift for men or women?

Both. It is listed as unisex.

How many sprays should the recipient use?

Two. A note on the card saves them from overspraying.

Related reading

• FAAN Amjad Honour review: notes, strength and when to wear it
• FAAN perfume gift guide
• FAAN perfume gifts by budget