Fragrance comparison

Denise Richards vs Far Away Special Edition

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Denise Richards

4.1527 votes

Rank #17,812 White FloralFloral

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61%scent match

Closely related

Far Away Special Edition

Avon

3.6422 votes

Rank #54,368 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Denise Richards takes 3 of 5 categories.

Denise Richards
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Far Away Special Edition
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Denise Richards3/5

Far Away Special Edition2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denise RichardsDenise Richards

Far Away Special EditionAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 16%Had 10%Want 74%

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 28%Want 50%

Category winnerDenise RichardsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFar Away Special Edition

SillageFar Away Special Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value77

Category winnerDenise RichardsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral88%

lactonic77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

vanilla42%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FrangipaniCoconutYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaTiare FlowerJasmineLily

Base5-8 hrs

VioletVanillaMusk

Top

OrchidCoconutCamelliaPeachKaro KaroundeOrangeYlang-YlangHibiscus

Heart

RosePassion FlowerVioletJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusFreesiaMimosa

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Denise Richards, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall23

Winter15

Day100

Night39

Spring70

Summer50

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Date 28%Work 18%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,812

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#54,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDenise RichardsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denise Richards delivers an immediate rush of tropical white flowers drenched in chilled coconut water. Frangipani and yellow ylang-ylang create a bright, nectar-sweet opening that settles within minutes. Then, a massive gardenia bouquet takes over. It smells clean, velvety, and distinctly reminiscent of lush island g…

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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, Denise Richards or Far Away Special Edition?

Denise Richards takes 3 of 5 categories. Denise Richards is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes; Far Away Special Edition is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Denise Richards for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Far Away Special Edition for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Denise Richards or Far Away Special Edition?

Far Away Special Edition lasts longest (Far Away Special Edition 67/100, Denise Richards 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denise Richards or Far Away Special Edition?

Far Away Special Edition projects furthest (Far Away Special Edition 63/100, Denise Richards 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denise Richards and Far Away Special Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Denise Richards or Far Away Special Edition better for summer or winter?

Denise Richards suits daytime wear; Far Away Special Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denise Richards and Far Away Special Edition?

Denise Richards has top notes of Frangipani, Coconut and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Gardenia, Tiare Flower, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Violet, Vanilla 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.