FAAN Amjad Kingdom vs FAAN Amjad Coral: which FAAN perfume should you buy?

Amjad Kingdom vs Amjad Coral: the verdict in three lines

• Amjad Kingdom if you want a quiet-sounding scent that still lasts the whole night.
• Amjad Coral if you want a light daytime scent for warm months and the office.
• Coral costs €10 less. Kingdom gives you far more hours for the extra money.

Notes side by side

The only shared note is musk, in the base of both. Only Kingdom: amber, Amber Xtreme, ambergris, ambrette, benzoin, elemi, hibiscus, labdanum, styrax, vetiver and violet. Only Coral: Akigalawood, Ambrofix, bergamot, cedar, ginger, Georgywood, mandarin, orange blossom and pear.

Both lists include the word musky among their accords, and both have a woody streak. That is why they can look closer than they are. The difference is what sits on top of the musk: resin and powder in Kingdom, citrus and pear in Coral.

First hour and dry-down

Kingdom opens cool and slightly tart, with hibiscus and vetiver over ambrette, a musky seed note. Violet and styrax arrive in the heart: powdery, a little balsamic. The base is labdanum and ambergris, soft, warm and mineral.

Coral opens with juicy pear and mandarin and a bitter touch of bergamot. The heart is orange blossom and a dry wood note. The base is a clean mix of Ambrofix, cedar and musk. If Kingdom is velvet, Coral is cotton.

Strength and staying power

Kingdom: 4/5 projection and 5/5 longevity. Coral: 3/5 and 3/5. That is a big gap in hours. Kingdom will still be on you at the end of an evening and on a scarf the next day. Coral is a few hours of clear scent, then a quiet trace. Neither needs more than two or three sprays.

Season, occasion, audience and price

Kingdom: autumn and winter, evenings and special occasions. Coral: spring and summer, daily wear and the office. Both are unisex Extraits in 200 ml. Kingdom costs €54.99, about 27 cents per ml. Coral costs €44.99, about 22.5 cents per ml. You pay about a fifth more for Kingdom, and in return you get the extra projection and the long tail.

Five situations, one pick each

Who should pick which

Choose Kingdom if you want a scent that sits quietly on you but does not leave, if you like violet and powder and if you are happy to pay for performance.

Choose Coral if you want an easy, fresh bottle at a lower price and you mostly wear perfume in the day.

To understand the concentration, our guide to what extrait de parfum is explains why two Extraits can feel so different. All FAAN perfumes are listed in one place, and the Amjad collection guide lays out the line.

FAQ

Is Amjad Kingdom worth the extra €10?

If you want longevity 5 and a cool, powdery resin, yes. If you want a light daytime scent, Coral already does the job.

Which is better for summer?

Coral, which is listed for spring and summer.

Do they smell alike?

They share musk and little else. Kingdom is resinous and powdery, Coral is fresh and fruity.

Related reading

• What is extrait de parfum?
• FAAN Amjad Coral review
• Which FAAN perfume to choose: a simple guide