Far Away Special Edition vs Forever Sexy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Far Away Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.
Far Away Special EditionChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Forever SexyChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Far Away Special Edition3/5
Forever Sexy2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Forever Sexy
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Far Away Special Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Far Away Special Edition
- Value for money
- Far Away Special Edition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forever Sexy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Far Away Special EditionAvonForever SexyVictoria's SecretWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 22%Had 28%Want 50%
4.02/ 5 · 230 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerForever SexyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
41%Like
18%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
31%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
219 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFar Away Special Edition
SillageFar Away Special Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFar Away Special EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
vanilla61%
citrus100%
amber92%
white floral84%
aldehydic77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrchidCoconutCamelliaPeachKaro KaroundeOrangeYlang-YlangHibiscus
Heart
RosePassion FlowerVioletJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusFreesiaMimosa
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top
OrangeCoconut
Heart
Solar NotesGardenia
Base
AmberWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Orange, Gardenia 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 seasonSpring70
Summer50
Fall60
Winter100
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer96
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,240
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,516
PerfumerGil Clavien
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerForever SexyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFar 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…
Reviews →Forever Sexy by Victoria's Secret is a bright floral fragrance released in 2015. It centers on a playful opening of orange and coconut, which leads into a solar, gardenia-heavy heart. The base settles into a grounded mix of amber and woody notes. It remains a popular, approachable choice for warm spring days or casual…
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 Special Edition or Forever Sexy?
Far Away Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Far Away Special Edition is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes; Forever Sexy is rated 4.02/5 from 230 votes. Choose Far Away Special Edition for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Forever Sexy for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Far Away Special Edition or Forever Sexy?
Far Away Special Edition lasts longest (Far Away Special Edition 67/100, Forever Sexy 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Far Away Special Edition or Forever Sexy?
Far Away Special Edition projects furthest (Far Away Special Edition 63/100, Forever Sexy 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Far Away Special Edition and Forever Sexy smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Orange, Gardenia and Amber.
Is Far Away Special Edition or Forever Sexy better for summer or winter?
Far Away Special Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Far Away Special Edition and Forever Sexy?
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. Forever Sexy has top notes of Orange and Coconut, heart notes of Solar Notes and Gardenia, a base of Amber and Woody Notes.
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