Fragrance comparison

CH Under The Sea vs Far Away Special Edition

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

CH Under The Sea

Carolina Herrera

4.29120 votes

Rank #15,715 SweetVanilla

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30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Far Away Special Edition

Avon

3.6422 votes

Rank #51,350 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Far Away Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

CH Under The Sea
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Far Away Special Edition
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

CH Under The Sea2/5

Far Away Special Edition3/5

Ratings & consensus: CH Under The Sea
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Far Away Special Edition
Sillage & projection: Far Away Special Edition
Value for money: Far Away Special Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Under The Sea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Under The SeaCarolina Herrera

Far Away Special EditionAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 28%Want 50%

Category winnerCH Under The SeaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFar Away Special Edition

SillageFar Away Special Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFar Away Special EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

coconut77%

woody69%

marine61%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PomeloSeaweedRose

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Top

OrchidCoconutCamelliaPeachKaro KaroundeOrangeYlang-YlangHibiscus

Heart

RosePassion FlowerVioletJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusFreesiaMimosa

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla. Durations are only published for CH Under The Sea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night41

Spring70

Summer50

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Casual 35%Date 28%Party 23%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,715

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg, Violaine Collas

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#51,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCH Under The SeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CH Under The Sea by Carolina Herrera delivers a breezy, sugar-dusted tropical floral experience with a quirky coastal twist. It starts with bright pomelo citrus. Tart fruit flesh meets a gentle marine accord that hints at salty air without smelling like fishy ocean weeds. As the first rush settles, creamy coconut nect…

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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, CH Under The Sea or Far Away Special Edition?

Far Away Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. CH Under The Sea is rated 4.29/5 from 120 votes; Far Away Special Edition is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose CH Under The Sea for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Far Away Special Edition for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Under The Sea or Far Away Special Edition?

Far Away Special Edition lasts longest (Far Away Special Edition 67/100, CH Under The Sea 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Under The Sea or Far Away Special Edition?

Far Away Special Edition projects furthest (Far Away Special Edition 63/100, CH Under The Sea 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Under The Sea and Far Away Special Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Rose, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla.

Is CH Under The Sea or Far Away Special Edition better for summer or winter?

CH Under The Sea suits daytime wear; Far Away Special Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Under The Sea and Far Away Special Edition?

CH Under The Sea has top notes of Pomelo, Seaweed and Rose, heart notes of Coconut and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla 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.