Fragrance comparison

212 Shiny Silver vs Far Away Special Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 18 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

2 wins

212 Shiny Silver

Carolina Herrera

4.437 votes

Rank #45,300 White FloralPowdery

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Far Away Special Edition

Avon

3.6422 votes

Rank #53,308 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Shiny Silver takes 2 of 4 categories.

212 Shiny Silver
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Far Away Special Edition
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

212 Shiny Silver2/4

Far Away Special Edition1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 212 Shiny Silver
Value for money: Far Away Special Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Shiny Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

212 Shiny SilverCarolina Herrera

Far Away Special EditionAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 18%Had 27%Want 56%

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 28%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

23%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage212 Shiny Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFar Away Special EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

floral77%

lactonic69%

musky61%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CamelliaGardeniaLily

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

OrchidCoconutCamelliaPeachKaro KaroundeOrangeYlang-YlangHibiscus

Heart

RosePassion FlowerVioletJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusFreesiaMimosa

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Camellia, Gardenia and Musk. Durations are only published for 212 Shiny Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night31

Spring70

Summer50

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 Shiny SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 Shiny Silver delivers a bright, clean spin on urban florals. The first spritz releases a punchy burst of sweet orange and bitter bergamot, backed by a quick flash of perfumer alcohol that evaporates within seconds. As the citrus settles, lush gardenia and dewy lily take over the heart, creating a …

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Far Away Special Edition acts as a rich, powdery floral anchored by a heavy dose of vanilla and creamy coconut. It feels best suited for cool evenings or autumn days when you want a warm, reliable scent that hugs the skin. The composition leans feminine, offering a comforting, sweet presence that lingers steadily with…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 Shiny Silver or Far Away Special Edition?

212 Shiny Silver takes 2 of 4 categories. 212 Shiny Silver is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Far Away Special Edition is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose 212 Shiny Silver for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Far Away Special Edition for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Shiny Silver or Far Away Special Edition?

They last about the same: 212 Shiny Silver 67/100, Far Away Special Edition 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 Shiny Silver or Far Away Special Edition?

Projection is very close: 212 Shiny Silver 64/100, Far Away Special Edition 63/100 for sillage.

Do 212 Shiny Silver and Far Away Special Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Orange, Camellia, Gardenia and Musk.

Is 212 Shiny Silver or Far Away Special Edition better for summer or winter?

212 Shiny Silver suits daytime wear; Far Away Special Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Shiny Silver and Far Away Special Edition?

212 Shiny Silver has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Camellia, Gardenia and Lily, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Far Away Special Edition has top notes of Orchid, Coconut, Camellia and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Passion Flower, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.