Is FAAN Amjad Coral for men? What the notes say about who can wear it

FAAN Amjad Coral is one of our best sellers and the fresh bottle of the Amjad line. The label says unisex, but a label is only a label, so here is what the notes themselves do.

Short answer: it is listed unisex

Every note list on the product pages comes with an audience field. Two bottles are written for her, one is written for him, and Coral is not among them. It is listed as unisex, like most of the range. Nobody has to call it a men's perfume for a man to wear it.

What the notes say, not the label

• Top: pear, bergamot, mandarin, ginger
• Heart: orange blossom, Georgywood
• Base: Ambrofix, musk, Akigalawood, cedar

The accords are fresh, citrus, woody and musky. Ginger gives the opening a dry bite, which keeps the pear from turning sweet. Orange blossom is a flower, but here it sits between citrus and wood and reads as a clean, slightly honeyed softness. Georgywood is a dry wood, Akigalawood adds a peppery edge, and cedar finishes it like fresh pencil shavings. The overall picture is bright and woody.

How to wear it as him: sprays and placement

Spray three or four times: chest, back of the neck, and one on the shirt. Do not rub. It is an Extrait, and the ratings on the page are 3 out of 5 for projection and 3 out of 5 for longevity, so it is polite. Colleagues near you will notice it, and the people across the room will not.

With a beard, one spray lands well on the upper chest instead of the neck, where it can get lost. After a shower on moisturised skin, it holds longer. For the full effect of the base, read how long Amjad Coral lasts.

Occasions where it works

The listed seasons are spring and summer, and the listed moments are daily wear and office.

• A weekday in the office, in a shirt.
• A warm weekend lunch or a day out.
• Gym bag or commute, because it is clean and does not crowd anyone.

It is not built for a late formal evening. For that, the dark and resinous bottles do more.

Common worries: too sweet, too floral, too weak

• Too sweet? No. There is no vanilla, no praline and no sugar-heavy base. The pear stays crisp because ginger and bergamot sit beside it.
• Too floral? Orange blossom is the only flower on the list, and it is in the heart with a dry wood next to it. If you dislike florals, it is the one to test first on paper.
• Too weak? It is a 3 out of 5, so it is not a beast. If you want people to notice you from a distance, pick a bottle with projection 4.

If you want it softer or stronger

• Softer: Qasida Purity is rated 2 out of 5 for projection, creamy and floral, and sits very close to the skin.
• Stronger and darker: Amjad Honour has frankincense, saffron and oud, projection 4 out of 5 and longevity 5 out of 5.
• Written for him: Qasida Sahm starts with mango and ginger and ends with oud and leather.

For the full picture, see our list of FAAN perfumes for men, or look at all fourteen bottles.

FAQ

Is Amjad Coral a men's or women's perfume?

Neither. It is listed as unisex. The notes are fresh and woody, which makes it easy for anyone to wear.

Can I wear Amjad Coral to work?

Yes. The product page lists the office as one of its moments. Keep to three or four sprays.

What if it is sold out?

Ask to be notified on the product page. Orders take 3 to 6 working days in the Netherlands and 5 to 8 working days in the rest of the EU.

Related reading

• FAAN Amjad Coral review: notes, strength and when to wear it
• Amjad Coral and its inspiration
• FAAN perfumes for men: the full list