Far Away Rebel vs The Forward
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Forward takes 6 of 7 categories.
Far Away RebelChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
The ForwardChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Far Away Rebel1/7
The Forward6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Forward
- Community sentiment
- The Forward
- Longevity
- The Forward
- Sillage & projection
- The Forward
- Value for money
- Far Away Rebel
- Versatility
- The Forward
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Forward
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Far Away RebelAvonThe ForwardMind GamesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 1,486 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 399 votes
Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%
Category winnerThe ForwardRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
50%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
1,486 votes
56%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
399 votes
Category winnerThe ForwardMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Forward
SillageThe Forward
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFar Away RebelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
vanilla84%
chocolate77%
lactonic69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
vanilla91%
woody83%
salty74%
powdery65%
sweet56%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Whipped CreamBlack CurrantDried PlumRed Fruits
Heart
Madagascar VanillaOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac
Base
ChocolateCaramelSaltPatchouliAmbertonic
Top
PomeloLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
SaltTonka BeanJasmine Sambac
Base
Madagascar VanillaSandalwoodCashmeran
InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, Jasmine Sambac and Salt. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer99
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe ForwardMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,437
PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,893
PerfumerNathalie Benareau
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe ForwardHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFar Away Rebel opens with a punch of black currant liqueur and sweet whipped cream. Dried plum adds a jammy dark weight that cuts through the fruitiness within minutes on skin. The heart brings in orange blossom and jasmine sambac, adding a clean floral contrast to the dense berry top. As the initial brightness softe…
Reviews →Mind Games The Forward opens with a sharp burst of juicy pomelo and bright mandarin orange that fizzes across the skin. The citrus initial spray feels electric and clean. Soon, a noticeable mineral salt accord cuts through the top notes, pulling the profile away from standard cologne territory. As the top notes settl…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Far Away Rebel or The Forward?
The Forward takes 6 of 7 categories. Far Away Rebel is rated 4.01/5 from 1,486 votes; The Forward is rated 4.32/5 from 399 votes. Choose Far Away Rebel for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose The Forward for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Far Away Rebel or The Forward?
The Forward lasts longest (The Forward 71/100, Far Away Rebel 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Far Away Rebel or The Forward?
Projection is very close: The Forward 56/100, Far Away Rebel 55/100 for sillage.
Do Far Away Rebel and The Forward smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Jasmine Sambac and Salt.
Is Far Away Rebel or The Forward better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Forward is the stronger pick. For winter, Far Away Rebel is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Far Away Rebel and The Forward?
Far Away Rebel has top notes of Whipped Cream, Black Currant, Dried Plum and Red Fruits, heart notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Chocolate, Caramel, Salt and Patchouli. The Forward has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Salt, Tonka Bean and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cashmeran.
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