Far Away Exotic

I'm really pleased with this !! After my last disaster "Blind buy " of an Avon scent ( Today Tomorrow Always Diamond ) i vowed never to buy an other without testing. I probably would have missed out on "Exotic" , if it hadn't of been for the sample i got in with the yukky "TTA -Diamonds". I was very impressed and couldn't order a FB quick enough! I wont describe the notes as that's already been done superbly by others . All I can say is this is a gorgeous perfume and worth every penny and more ! Avon have done a stellar job with this one . Its a horrible wet day today , but smelling this takes me off to "Exotic " summer shores , so the name suits it well. Fruity , coco-nutty and fresh , and softly spiced without been cloying or sickly. Its a very uplifting "happy" carefree scent. Id describe it as a "soft oriental with fruit hints" , and i think it could be suited to autumnal weather. Id be happy to wear it all seasons its that good! Ive had some nice comments from people "you smell good" ect. I will be using this in heavy rotation throughout the spring/summer months . I will have to stash a bottle for winter too , to beat the winter blues and give me a happy "Summer" feeling It also has a superb sillage and lasting power , for an Avon scent. When i find Avon i like I'm usually disappointed with the staying power , but no such problems with FA Exotic. Its a shame they haven't got some matching body products . Cheap and cheerful and a great feel good /pick me up scent ! Buy it now before its discontinued. I'm halfway through the 1st bottle and have already ordered 2 back ups :) PS - I'm still lumbered with the "Today Tomorrow Always -Diamonds" . If anyone is a fan its up for swap ! UPDATE = I still cant get over what a good quality scent this is. In the past week i have used 3 diff scents ( this one , Miss Sixty Rock Muse and Fiore Del Dragone ) . Today Ive worn the FDD , i resprayed FDD 1hr ago on my coat and skin , but can only smell it on skin....what i CAN smell loud and clear coming off my coat is Avon Far Away Exotic!! So , the scent has lasted 3 days on my coat and is outshining anything else sprayed over the top !! Amazing longevity and a beautiful summer scent. Top marks for Avon !!

Many people have prejudice against Avon fragrances, and I must admit I also had for quite a while. Far Away, the "mother" of this Exotic, was one of my strongest reasons for that. But time passed by and I had the chance to try some of the fragrances of this brand, and realized that its fame of making "embarrasing" perfumes was unfair. So, I decided to take a chance with Far Away Exotic for its promised notes of spices and tropical fruits. Right after the spray, powerful notes of orange and coconut take the stage, which could make someone think that this scent will be too strong. But it soon settles down, and there comes the mango to bring some sweetness and gentleness to those vibrant notes. Right after that, the orange fades away and leaves the stage to the coconut, the mango and the spices that come in. The coconut note is not at all sweet or "edible" (which, in my opinion, would make this scent very sickening), and despite the fruits and the sweetness, I would definitely not tag this as a gourmand fragrance. The dry down is all about the coconut and the spices, and a good touch of sandalwood. It is a warm and very comforting scent, which goes well either on summer, for its tropical features, or in wintertime, because of the spices and sweetness. I often see myself watching the setting sun over the Taj Mahal when I wear this... I definitely think that this fragrance would perfectly fit in any famous designer collection, because of its high quality, originality and longevity. One of my favorites.

This is my second Avon perfume (my first is Haiku) and this is a keeper. The other reviews will tell you what it smells like and how long it will last. What anyone should consider before purchasing a fragrance is: -Must say something about you; Im not into the super sweet scents of strawberry simply because it isn't me. - Must blend well with your body chemistry. That is the reason why you need to try it on your skin and not rely on how it smells like on paper. Fragrances have different effects depending who is wearing it. I also live in the tropics so heat and humidity plays a 'significant' role when I pick a fragrance. Longevity is a MUST and this perfume goes upto 6-8hrs on my skin. Perhaps taking note my love for tropical fruits of mango and coconut. Personally I don't think it smells like a suntan lotion. What I get is no doubt mango opening, not too sweet. Mixed it all up with creamy coconut (milk) and add on some amber and woods makes anybody who wear this: - Sexy - Elegant - Mysterious and yes no doubt Exotic. This fragrance evokes warmth and heat but not overbearing. A confident fragrance with a capsulated exotic romanticism...hahahaha. I think Im getting carried away now. For me this would have to be one of the secret perfumes that most don't know of. All year round fragrance but best worn during summer when the heat helps the notes bloom. Merci xox

When I first tried this perfume I did not like it at all. I never got past the opening, put it back in a drawer and forgot about it. Nine months later, give or take, I stumbled across it in a fit of purging the house of my unused and clutter-defining items and spayed some on. I still wasnt crazy about the opening, but maybe twenty minutes later I noticed it had changed into something I did not hate. In fact, it was interesting and sort of comforting. I have now been wearing it for a few days and can say that, for me at least, it has become addicting. I like it a lot! I do not get much, if any, patchouli which is great for me because I have a very bad relationship with patchouli. Far Away Exotic is comforting, different and something I look forward to putting on. It lasts a decent amout of time on me. Love that! My skin eats scents and I usually only ever get two or three hours out of one, but this lasts a good five hours or so. Something of a miracle! I just bought a bottle on Amazon and am happily awaiting its arival. So, cheers to you, Avon! Thanks and job well done!

I can't believe I can still discern flowers, spices, sandalwood, and patchouli FOUR hours after I first applied. Not bad at all for $15. I don't get this much longevity from (gasp) Poison, Opium, even Angel! How can this be? What combination of notes listed and those unlisted could bring about this exotic bouquet of autumn fruits and flowers? My sinusis are suffering from allergies but the lovely Middle Eastern artwork on box prepared me. I could smell a burst of mango, coconut and spices in the opening. Following was a blending of rose and jasmine: then came patchouli, sandalwood, and musk. I was so afraid the amber might pose a negative since amber in some note combinations does not agree with my chemistry. I honestly feel I have taken a stroll through the Alhambra gardens in Spain. All I need is to find a bench near a water fountain to listen to a concert of tinkling water music. My perfumes often open the door to journeyings. I'm an armchair tourist. Perfume is often my ticket. Far Away Exotic and I will travel much, this first bottle. Besos to Avon

Very pretty. Coconut is prominent, but not "dominating". That mixes very prettily with the Jasmine note. I agree with Mochagirl in that it has a chai tea aspect, but if you are in to the chai spiciness, it is a muted form of that... more on the side of the tea than the chai. The Jasmine almost smells like Gardenia... or just that white tropical flower thickness. Not off putting... well done actually. Dry down is showing me a milky, creamy coconut riding on top of that Gardenia/Jasmine flower base. The tea is fleeting... in and out and gone... then back....but you have to concentrate to pull it out of the tropical scent. Almost a dry tobacco leaf smell rather than tea. It feels close to the skin, and I'm assuming I'd have to douse myself and my clothes to get longevity. suile also describes it well. For the price, I'm tempted to buy a 2nd one, as I think that I'd over-use this to get sillage and longevity out of it. Nicely done. And belongs as a part of the Avon "Far Away" family of scents.

A nice new offering from Avon! I`m going to start off saying that I tend to ignore Avon perfumes but I do like the original Far Away although find it a bit too mature to my taste (in a good way). Far Away Exotic might be appealing to a younger audience or to anyone who would like to see Far Away venturing to faraway shores and have some fun. Very tropical fruity, beachy. I do get the mango-mandarin top notes, in fact my nose picks up mango as one of the main notes. I can also recognize the well-known original FA base emerging later on, amber-sandalwood-coconut. Very smooth, pretty, sophisticated fragrance, nothing sharp or screechy here, harmonises perfectly with the silky texture of the usual FA frosted glass and with the glowing, sunset-like color of the juice inside. Great longevity and sillage is Ok but not overpowering. I highly recommend this perfume - a steal for the price.

Tropical island girls weekend getaway. Private resort drinking fruity umbrella drinks and listening to island music. I'm in love with this juicy mango goodness. Suprising I do not get any coconut which is why this feels so unique to me. Sadly it's discontinued but I'd love this in a nice body butter so every inch of my skin would smell like this. I did get it on ebay so it might just be my bottle but unfortunately it is really only noticeable if I put my nose right up to my wrist after a very short amount of time. It's almost more like a body spray because I've had to respray 3 times so I can keep smelling this. Again it might just be my bottle and if yours is stronger please let me know because I will buy a 2nd bottle to see if I have better luck. Also if you know of any other fragrance that smells like this PLEASE let me know.

I've been seeing this around but was very hesitant to try. It was until I read so many good reviews that I decided to give it a chance. But I must say, I was AMAZED!!! This stays on me for more than 7 hours and has a really good sillage. The composition overall is warm, sweet, and a bit spicy. To me, it has a certain allure that got me HYPNOTIZED! I just can't stop smelling my wrist when I'm wearing this. It's truly the "PASSAGE TO INDIA" like what its first campaign claims as it brings back fond memories of the Diwali festival I've ever been a part of. There is a certain light and color to this scent that I can't describe but the syrupy sweetness and hint of spice resembles EXOTIC fares namely Gulab jamun, Jalebi, & mango Chutney. I ADORE this creation from Avon and I'd be devastated should they decide to discontinue it.

Oh my goodness !!! this is the most exotic and exquisite perfume I've tried. As shocking as the first time I smelled Far Away, I fell in love. However, the same thing always happens to me with my avon fragrances, I addicted, I use them so much, that in the course of the seasons, temperature and other environmental conditions, I end up deciphering all its mysterious facets, and it bores me . Far away exotic, maintains the quality of the classic, and the secret of its exquisite coconut water (here accentuated by the delicious mango and amazingly scented with a fresh rose water). I do not perceive patchouli note, I smell the soft sandalwood from the previous version, mild spices, some musk,and the wonderful amber gives an immense fixation.

Who knew?!? This is a fantastic supercalifragilisticexpeolodocious fragrance. Yes that good - mainly I give it more kudos because I wasn't expecting the goodness from a relatively inexpensive perfume. When I first smelled it - I immediately thought of Penhaligon's Ruthless Countess Dorothea - it does not smell like this fragrance but the mango and spices and delight I get puts it in the same realm. Such a shame this is discontinued - I think they should revive this perfume, I believe it would do fantastic now - it may have been before it's time. I love it I love it I love it. My first Avon fragrance - and now I want to try all the flankers. yummmmmmy! Did I mention I love it?!?!

Oh my gawd, this is lovely! I live in the tropics so anything mangoes and coconuts are no longer "exotic" for me as they are so common where I live. But the recent fragrances I have acquired made me realize that I have a thing with coconuts ( I dunno what made me think that I hated them.) Anyway, I wanted to sniff something and so I bought this without even much thought. I just wanted to try something new. Well, surprise surprise---it smells so decadent like a mango-coconut dessert they serve in some island far way. I am not a fan of the classic Far Away or its other flankers but this one is worth trying. I love. Vacation in a bottle.

This is really yummy, creamy, coconut , delicious, soft, i really love it. i don't like many of Avon eau de toilette fragrances coz many of them smell almost the same and not lasting, but this one changed my long time impression. it is really good surprisingly because i don't like the first version of Far Away scent and this version Far Away Exotic is really nice. And you should try City Rush for Her by Avon too, it's warm and elegant, and the cover girl is Milla Jovovich, international supermodel and actress. Both Far Away Exotic and City Rush is in eau de parfume which is long lasting than eau de toilette.

Recently snagged an old sampler from Avon off of Poshmark, and this was in it. Definitely didn't like it as a child when it came out, but absolutely LOVE it now. I don't get any mango or fruits, but the milky and spicy coconut, cardamom, and spices are present and fantastic. It really does smell like a chai latte. If you're bummed it's discontinued, know that it smells EXACTLY like Gilded by Libertine Fragrances (and without all of the orientalism and exoticism of Avon's packaging and marketing, which I think it's good the fragrance community is moving away from....though Gilded is 10 times the price.)

We're having a heatwave here right now and I've totally been craving either fruity or coconut frags. I put this on the other night and hubby (who was on the other side of the room working) was all " oh wow, you smell amazing right now". I love Far Away, but I think this one works best when there's a breeze flowing around or near you as there was on this night. Something about the heat and breeze just makes this version sing. Beautiful wafts of coconut, vanilla and floral deliciousness. It just begs for a cocktail sipped by an expensive pool somewhere. Total love for me :)

This perfume is actually TOTALLY perfect!! It is like a summer shawl, like a true tropical breeze, it stays with you all the time but is not the typical dominant perfume. One thing I love very much about this one, is that the wearer keeps smelling it too! I would say coconut is the most dominant to my nose, but not a single note perfume though...complex for a sensual tropical breeze... a perfume to really fall in love with and getting others to fall in love with you as well!!

Far Away Exotic lasts all day on my skin even with only one spray, and is very versatile: not too sweet, but not too spicy; not too heavy for daytime wear, but not too weak for evenings; tropical and cheerful for summer, but also powerful enough for moderate winters. A true gem, considering that this is Avon (not a company held in high esteem) and how inexpensively I purchased it. It actually competes with, or even outdoes, some of my more expensive perfumes!

Chai fragrance , floral chai and done very well . I don’t have anything similar to this one . It’s quite unique . Very strong notes of warm spices ( in a good way ) with floral amber tones , does not have a tea note but I do smell it . Discontinued I believe but if you are a fragrance collector or fanatic get your hands on it . Some people are selling on eBay I believe . It’s very comforting . I recently purchased it from a vintage fragrance collector .

As a far away lover, I loved the far away exotic as soon as I sprayed it n my skin and clothes..to me it's the old lovely far away but with some delicious mango <3 mango and sweet are too intensive here. I love it although I don't like most of this kind of sweetie Perfumes ! I love this mango color "the bottle" alot <3 And I love all the far aways bottles of course <3 Scent:8/10 Sillage:6/10 Longevity: On my skin 5/10 ..but clothes it's 9/10

My work colleague was wearing it once and I loved the smell. After she has told that it is also cheap and long lasting perfume I ordered it immidiately. Once you've smelled it you feel you are on holiday on a nice and sunny beach sipping pina colada. Sweet and coconutty smel.. paradise! It lasts all day so I wear it at work and once I get tired I smell my wrist and it lifts my mood to the ceiling. A great value for money.