FAAN Amjad Kingdom, inspired by Creed Absolu Aventus: what it is on its own

FAAN Amjad Kingdom is, together with one other bottle, the most expensive in the Amjad line and sits in the upper price tier of our range. We do not say it smells like the original. We tell you what is in the FAAN bottle and how to judge the two fairly.

What “inspired by” means here

On a FAAN product page, a named reference is information about where the idea came from. It is not a promise that two bottles match. Kingdom is an original FAAN Extrait. For the longer explanation, read what the phrase means in perfume, and for every reference we list, see all FAAN bottles and the references they name.

Amjad Kingdom on its own: the pyramid

• Top: ambrette, elemi, vetiver, hibiscus
• Heart: styrax, violet, amber, benzoin
• Base: labdanum, ambergris, musk, Amber Xtreme

The accords are amber, musky, resinous and woody, and the tagline reads violet, resin and ambergris. In plain terms: ambrette is a soft, musky seed note, elemi a lemony resin, vetiver a dry grass root and hibiscus a tart, juicy flower. Styrax and benzoin are balsamic resins, and violet gives them a cool, powdery face. The base is dense. Labdanum is dark and leathery-sweet, ambergris is warm and salty, and the musk and amber finish it smooth. Our Kingdom review walks through the whole thing.

What you can check about the original

We stop at the name. Creed Absolu Aventus has its own page from its maker, and that page is the right place for its notes, its concentration and its price. We will not paraphrase it from memory. Read it, then put its list beside the pyramid above and see how much overlaps. Overlap in names does not mean overlap in smell.

Where the two may meet and where they will part

Same mood, different bottle. Perfumers pick materials and amounts differently, so two scents can share a theme and still diverge in sweetness, dryness, texture and how they age on skin. The honest way to compare is to test both, ideally on skin, over several hours. What we can promise about Kingdom is what the data says: a resinous, musky, powdery-violet amber with strong staying power and a deep base.

Concentration, longevity and price in practice

Kingdom is an Extrait de Parfum, so more oil than an Eau de Parfum and fewer sprays needed. At 54.99 euros for 200 ml it costs 27.5 cents per ml, against 22.5 cents for Honour. The extra buys you a different character, not a longer rating: both Kingdom and Amjad Honour score 5 out of 5 for longevity. Two sprays are enough, and it is listed for autumn and winter, evenings and special occasions. Whatever you compare it with, check three numbers on the other page: concentration, millilitres and price per ml.

Who should choose which

Choose Kingdom if you want a cool, powdery, resinous amber with ambergris and you are happy to spend 10 euros more than on Honour. Choose Honour if you prefer frankincense, saffron and oud. Whether the original suits you is for its own page and your own nose to say. Other bottles to look at are in the Amjad collection guide.

FAQ

Does Amjad Kingdom smell like Creed Absolu Aventus?

We do not claim that. We describe the FAAN bottle from its notes and ratings and suggest you read the original on its own page.

Is Amjad Kingdom a perfume in its own right?

Yes. It is an original FAAN Extrait with its own formula, with a reference named on the product page.

What if it shows as sold out?

Ask to be notified on the product page and we will tell you when it is back.

Related reading

• FAAN Amjad Kingdom review: notes, strength and when to wear it
• What does the phrase mean in perfume? An honest explanation
• All FAAN bottles and the references they name