Fragrance comparison

Far Away Bella vs Soulshine

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 471 ratings analysed

4 wins

Far Away Bella

Avon

3.67453 votes

Rank #30,562 CitrusFloral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Soulshine

Mary Kay

3.7818 votes

Rank #43,978 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Far Away Bella takes 4 of 5 categories.

Far Away Bella
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Soulshine
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Far Away Bella4/5

Soulshine1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Far Away BellaAvon

SoulshineMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 453 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

Category winnerFar Away BellaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

453 votes

11%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySoulshine

SillageFar Away Bella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFar Away BellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral86%

sweet72%

vanilla58%

amber44%

fruity30%

fruity100%

floral83%

tropical65%

citrus48%

sweet30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clementine

Heart

Magnolia

Base

Tonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

GuavaMangosteenBanana FlowerClementineBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Guava blossomRhododendronMagnoliaBlackberryRaspberry

Base4-5 hrs

Black CurrantWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesClementine and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Soulshine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex0

Women98

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 44%Work 28%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,978

PerfumerGivaudan, Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFar Away BellaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Far Away Bella opens with a bright burst of Italian clementine before settling into soft Chinese magnolia. The base relies on warm Brazilian tonka bean, giving the floral citrus profile a sweet, cozy finish. It wears light on skin, making it a natural choice for casual daytime outings in early spring.

Reviews →

Mary Kay Soulshine opens with a mouthwatering burst of tart pink guava, tropical mangosteen, and juicy clementine. It smells bright and unapologetically sunny. You get an immediate splash of exotic nectar that feels fresh rather than syrupy. Within twenty minutes, the citrus sparkle softens into lush magnolia and airy…

Reviews →

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, Far Away Bella or Soulshine?

Far Away Bella takes 4 of 5 categories. Far Away Bella is rated 3.67/5 from 453 votes; Soulshine is rated 3.78/5 from 18 votes. Choose Far Away Bella for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Soulshine for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Far Away Bella or Soulshine?

Soulshine lasts longest (Soulshine 58/100, Far Away Bella 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Far Away Bella or Soulshine?

Far Away Bella projects furthest (Far Away Bella 51/100, Soulshine 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Far Away Bella and Soulshine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Clementine and Magnolia.

Is Far Away Bella or Soulshine better for summer or winter?

Soulshine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Far Away Bella and Soulshine?

Far Away Bella has top notes of Clementine, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Tonka Bean. Soulshine has top notes of Guava, Mangosteen, Banana Flower and Clementine, heart notes of Guava blossom, Rhododendron, Magnolia and Blackberry, a base of Black Currant and Woody Notes.