M
Tropical · 2012

Far Away Exotic

by Avon
Rating3.9 ★ 955 votes
GenderWomen
Year2012
Price$$$$Designer
TropicalSweetCoconut
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
Cheaper alternatives →
Compare
Collection
In the same corner
Maui in a Bottle Sweet Banana | 37 Eau de Parfum Kayali Fragrances
Maui in a Bottle Sweet Banana | 37 Eau de Parfum Kayali Fragrances
84% match
Ajayeb Dubai Portrait Lattafa Perfumes
Ajayeb Dubai Portrait Lattafa Perfumes
84% match
Harajuku Lovers G Harajuku Lovers
Harajuku Lovers G Harajuku Lovers
84% match
See it on the map →

The pyramid

?
Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
10 notes
topfirst impression
SpicesMangoMandarin Orange
heartthe character
CoconutJasmineRose
basethe foundation
SandalwoodAmberMuskPatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
?
LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
60
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
?
ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
47
intimateenormous
Price value81
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean15
femininemasculine

Accord radar

?
AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
TropicalSweetCoconutFruityWarm SpicyWoodyCitrusPowdery
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Tropical
Sweet
Coconut
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Powdery
Amber
Lactonic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
5%
weak
11%
moderate
36%
long lasting
36%
eternal
12%
Sillage
intimate
12%
moderate
44%
strong
33%
enormous
10%
Season
spring
22%
summer
28%
fall
27%
winter
22%
Time of day
day
57%
night
43%
Gender
female
63%
more female
18%
unisex
15%
more male
2%
male
1%
Value
overpriced
4%
ok
13%
good value
38%
great value
46%

What people say

What people love
longlastingfragrancecomplexblendevolvesbeautifullyskingreatvaluemoneytropical
What people criticise
spicyorientalfreshtropicaloccasionaldillpicklenotereportedintensesyrupysweetness

Smells similar

by scent profile
84% match
Maui in a Bottle Sweet Banana | 37 Eau de Parfum Kayali Fragrances
Kayali Fragrances
sweetcoconut
84% match
Ajayeb Dubai Portrait Lattafa Perfumes
Lattafa Perfumes
fruitytropical
84% match
Harajuku Lovers G Harajuku Lovers
Harajuku Lovers
coconut
84% match
The Pinkprint Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj
sweetcoconut

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

nearest by scent

Open the full scent map →

How its notes pair

Mandarin Ora…SpicesMangoJasmineRoseCoconutMuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmber
topheartbase

Signature pair: Jasmine and Rose

Open its full wheel →

The Far Away line

8 versions
Original1994Far Away
More Vanilla, White Floral
Less Tropical
Lasts longer · Projects more
Compare →
2016Infinity
More White Floral, Vanilla
Less Tropical
Compare →
2018Rebel
More Vanilla, Chocolate
Less Tropical
Fades sooner · Projects less
Compare →
2014Gold
More Vanilla, White Floral
Less Tropical
Compare →
2019Glamour
More Vanilla, Soft Spicy
Less Tropical
Fades sooner
Compare →
2020Royale
More Vanilla, Balsamic
Less Tropical
Lasts longer
Compare →

Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

All perfumes similar to Far Away Exotic →Cheaper dupes →All comparisons →Far Away Exotic vs Maui in a Bottle Sweet Banana | 37 Eau de Parfum Kayali Fragrances →Far Away Exotic vs Ajayeb Dubai Portrait Lattafa Perfumes →Far Away Exotic vs Harajuku Lovers G Harajuku Lovers →

In plain words

The main accords of Far Away Exotic are tropical and sweet. It opens with Spices and Mango, reveals Coconut and Jasmine at its heart, and dries down to Sandalwood and Amber. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in summer and autumn, day or night.

How a perfume unfolds →