Fragrance comparison

Explosion vs Far Away Special Edition

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Explosion

kari

—0 votes

Rank #76,041 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Far Away Special Edition

Avon

3.6422 votes

Rank #58,616 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Far Away Special Edition takes 1 of 1 categories.

Explosion
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character.
Far Away Special Edition
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Explosion0/1

Far Away Special Edition1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Explosionkari

Far Away Special EditionAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value77

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangVanillaCoconutPopcorn

Heart

Orange BlossomPeach

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

OrchidCoconutCamelliaPeachKaro KaroundeOrangeYlang-YlangHibiscus

Heart

RosePassion FlowerVioletJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusFreesiaMimosa

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Vanilla, Coconut and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring70

Summer50

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFar Away Special EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Explosion by kari delivers a playful burst of tropical sweetness designed for casual daytime wear. Crisp orange blossom and juicy peach mingle with warm coconut, ylang-ylang, and a surprising popcorn accord. This feminine blend settles into a soft base of sandalwood, amber, and musk, offering a lighthearted option for…

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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.

Do Explosion and Far Away Special Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla, Coconut and Peach.

Is Explosion or Far Away Special Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Explosion and Far Away Special Edition?

Explosion has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla, Coconut and Popcorn, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Sandalwood, Amber 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.