Fragrance comparison

Benghazi vs Far Away Soleil

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Benghazi

Abna Youssef Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #50,707 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Far Away Soleil

Avon

3.8437 votes

Rank #37,090 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Benghazi
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Far Away Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Benghazi2/4

Far Away Soleil2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Benghazi
Sillage & projection: Far Away Soleil
Value for money: Benghazi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Far Away Soleil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BenghaziAbna Youssef Perfumes

Far Away SoleilAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 14%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

35%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBenghazi

SillageFar Away Soleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBenghaziBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

amber72%

sweet58%

animalic44%

fruity30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBergamotTangerine

Heart

Orange BlossomRoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmber

Top

Tangerine

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Orange Blossom and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring87

Summer100

Fall67

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFar Away SoleilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benghazi by Abna Youssef Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Ginger, Bergamot and Tangerine; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.

Reviews →

Avon Far Away Soleil concentrates bright summer sunshine into a minimalist three-note structure. It opens with juicy tangerine that pops instantly, bringing a sharp citrus zest. Soon, honeyed orange blossom fills the middle, grounding the sharpness in warm white floral sweetness. The dry down settles into cozy amber o…

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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, Benghazi or Far Away Soleil?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Benghazi is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Far Away Soleil is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes. Choose Benghazi for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Far Away Soleil for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Benghazi or Far Away Soleil?

Benghazi lasts longest (Benghazi 80/100, Far Away Soleil 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Benghazi or Far Away Soleil?

Far Away Soleil projects furthest (Far Away Soleil 66/100, Benghazi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Benghazi and Far Away Soleil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Benghazi or Far Away Soleil better for summer or winter?

Far Away Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Benghazi and Far Away Soleil?

Benghazi has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber. Far Away Soleil has top notes of Tangerine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Amber.