Fragrance comparison

Crystal Bloom vs Far Away Special Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Crystal Bloom

Jill Stuart

4.4141 votes

Rank #26,420 FloralCitrus

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Far Away Special Edition

Avon

3.6422 votes

Rank #59,176 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystal Bloom takes 3 of 5 categories.

Crystal Bloom
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Far Away Special Edition
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Crystal Bloom3/5

Far Away Special Edition2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal BloomJill Stuart

Far Away Special EditionAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 28%Want 50%

Category winnerCrystal BloomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

41 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFar Away Special Edition

SillageCrystal Bloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFar Away Special EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus86%

sweet72%

white floral58%

green44%

fruity30%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet PeaOrangeSnowdropsGreen NotesNeroli

Heart

FreesiaRoseMagnoliaJasmineRaspberryedelweiss

Base

OsmanthusGardeniaYlang-YlangMuskAmberTulle AccordMossCedar

Top

OrchidCoconutCamelliaPeachKaro KaroundeOrangeYlang-YlangHibiscus

Heart

RosePassion FlowerVioletJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusFreesiaMimosa

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Freesia, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Summer62

Fall38

Winter38

Day100

Night25

Spring70

Summer50

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,420

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrystal BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jill Stuart Crystal Bloom is a crisp, dewy floral fragrance that smells like fresh petals covered in morning frost. It opens with an airy burst of sweet pea, chilled snowdrops, and juicy orange slices, giving an immediate clean and uplifting impression. As the fragrance settles on your skin, a delicate garden bouquet …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Crystal Bloom or Far Away Special Edition?

Crystal Bloom takes 3 of 5 categories. Crystal Bloom is rated 4.41/5 from 41 votes; Far Away Special Edition is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Crystal Bloom for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Far Away Special Edition for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Bloom or Far Away Special Edition?

Far Away Special Edition lasts longest (Far Away Special Edition 67/100, Crystal Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Bloom or Far Away Special Edition?

Crystal Bloom projects furthest (Crystal Bloom 68/100, Far Away Special Edition 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Bloom and Far Away Special Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange, Freesia, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Crystal Bloom or Far Away Special Edition better for summer or winter?

Crystal Bloom suits daytime wear; Far Away Special Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Bloom and Far Away Special Edition?

Crystal Bloom has top notes of Sweet Pea, Orange, Snowdrops and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Osmanthus, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Musk. 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.