Fragrance comparison

Far Away Soleil vs Benghazi

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Far Away Soleil

Avon

3.8437 votes

Rank #37,090 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Benghazi

Abna Youssef Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #50,707 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Far Away Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Benghazi
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Far Away Soleil2/4

Benghazi2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Far Away SoleilAvon

BenghaziAbna Youssef Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 14%Want 66%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBenghazi

SillageFar Away Soleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBenghaziBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

amber72%

sweet58%

animalic44%

fruity30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tangerine

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Amber

Top

GingerBergamotTangerine

Heart

Orange BlossomRoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Orange Blossom and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall67

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFar Away SoleilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Far Away Soleil concentrates bright summer sunshine into a minimalist three-note structure. It opens with juicy tangerine that pops instantly, bringing a sharp citrus zest. Soon, honeyed orange blossom fills the middle, grounding the sharpness in warm white floral sweetness. The dry down settles into cozy amber o…

Reviews →

Benghazi by Abna Youssef Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Ginger, Bergamot and Tangerine; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.

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 Soleil or Benghazi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Far Away Soleil is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes; Benghazi is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Far Away Soleil for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Benghazi for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Far Away Soleil or Benghazi?

Benghazi lasts longest (Benghazi 80/100, Far Away Soleil 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Far Away Soleil or Benghazi?

Far Away Soleil projects furthest (Far Away Soleil 66/100, Benghazi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Far Away Soleil and Benghazi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Far Away Soleil or Benghazi better for summer or winter?

Far Away Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Far Away Soleil and Benghazi?

Far Away Soleil has top notes of Tangerine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Amber. Benghazi has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.