Far Away Beyond

I don't really find a big difference between this one and the classic Far Away. This one is a bit deeper and more intense, but otherwise, I find them very similar. I love both and re-purchase them often in fall and winter. Far Away is my winter "If you are not sure what you want to wear today, wear this". It's not too provocative, doesn't have a very powerful or unique presence, but at the same time it's not bland and boring either. Avon has different package sizes and I have noticed from experience that the smaller the package, the more intense the perfume. The 30 ml are best, the 50 ml are average, and I won't make the mistake of buying a 100ml again - very watered down. This is a warm, cozy, delicious spicy vanilla with a hint of dried fruit or chocolate. A little musky, somewhat powdery but in a deep and subtle way. The sandalwood is undetectable to me which is a good thing - I usually avoid it because it's a very rough and "manly" smell to me. No sharp notes here. Gets lots of compliments from men, my partner is no exception - he loves it. The drydown is a bit synthetic which is why I like to re-apply it. Longevity is excellent for this price - 4-6 hours on my skin, on my hair and clothes it lingers until next day. Sillage is moderate, noticeable but not overpowering. Good choice for a date on a cold afternoon or evening. Can be an everyday perfume for work too, if not oversprayed. Great value for the money.

Far Away Beyond doesn't display anything like a fruit note, besides a sprinkling of sugar water-like pear in the opening. There is orange blossom, rose and freesia entangled with the jasmine, so we do get a nod to the original Far Away in this new flanker. I also think I get a hint of iris in the mix, too. Fortunately for me, the orange blossom is much more toned down here compared to the original version - I really like orange blossom but it is too intense in Far Away, to the point of smothering the other scent notes and being a migraine trigger. There is a pinch of patchouli and a dark woody note in the base, intertwined with the vanilla. A mildly smoky & spicy effect, with the cocooning warmth of a not-too-sweet creamy vanilla. I don't get why this was released in summer in the UK - as another reviewer has said, it's more of a autumn/winter type fragrance. This is another winner in the Far Away line of fragrances for me; great longevity and aura, at a very reasonable price. As I mentioned above, I'm not a particular fan of the original Far Away edp as it is too strong & powdery on me. However I've enjoyed most of the flankers I've tried and/or owned, and can't wait for more from the line.

Someone in a review below described it as something akin to the "Ferrero Rocher" sweet smell, I'd say that he hit the nail on the head with that one. This is a very yummy and delicious deep and rich vanilla with some spices in it, I have quite a few fragrances in my collection but nothing smells like this, since I tried it in a store I fell in love and bought it with a great discount (14.99 Euros). I had the bright idea of wearing it in a summer evening (four days ago or so), the scent resisted the heat quite well, it stayed on me for 6 hours or so, after the first one it was very intimate but I'd say it's normal since with sweat and heat the alcohol evaporates much faster than usual, I'm pretty sure this will perform greatly in autumn and winter, which are the seasons this is best suited for. To my nose it is 100% unisex, there is no explicit "femininity" in it and some male targeted fragrances are way sweeter and obnoxious than this one (UltraMale I see you). Solid solid buy, like crazy solid buy.

I'm in love with this perfume. The first time I tried it, though, it seemed vintage and old-lady-like, I didn't like it at all. However, I decided to try it again a few times more and it blew my mind. It's an amazing blend of vainilla and wood, I've never smelt anything like this before. So far, it's the only far away flanker that I love (though I haven't tried much: splendoria, beyond the moon and the original far away). I recommend buying the travel size first and trying it in winter (it doesn't smell the same if it's too hot or humid).

Got the full set with a full 50ml, a 10ml travel, and body lotion. I love the scent itself, I pick up soft pear whiffs with wood, vanilla, and musk. It's nice, not too sweet. Lasts a lot too, it's a perfume and on clothes I pick up fresh vanilla even the day after. On the skin it stays on for 4 hours before having to reapply to freshen it up. Reminds me in a way of the old Far away Bella I had in high school, but this one is much more mature and overall more beautiful. Great price, and you can reapply generously without feeling guilty!