Fragrance comparison

Far Away Special Edition vs mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Far Away Special Edition

Avon

3.6422 votes

Rank #55,526 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles

mark.

4.0757 votes

Rank #21,232 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles takes 3 of 5 categories.

Far Away Special Edition
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Far Away Special Edition1/5

mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Far Away Special EditionAvon

mark Instant Vacation Greek Islesmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 28%Want 50%

4.07/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

Category winnermark Instant Vacation Greek IslesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

39%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFar Away Special Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value94

Category winnermark Instant Vacation Greek IslesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

white floral91%

coconut83%

honey74%

sweet65%

lactonic56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrchidCoconutCamelliaPeachKaro KaroundeOrangeYlang-YlangHibiscus

Heart

RosePassion FlowerVioletJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusFreesiaMimosa

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

Notes

GardeniaCoconutHoneyFreesia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Gardenia and Freesia. Durations are only published for mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer50

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Spring36

Summer100

Fall18

Winter11

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnermark Instant Vacation Greek IslesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles by mark. is a sweet, beachy floral fragrance centered on tropical coconut, gardenia, and thick golden honey. Built around a simple blend of creamy white florals and sunny nectar, it captures the carefree mood of a warm island getaway. A crisp touch of freesia balances the lactonic cre…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Far Away Special Edition or mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles?

mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles takes 3 of 5 categories. Far Away Special Edition is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes; mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles is rated 4.07/5 from 57 votes. Choose Far Away Special Edition for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Far Away Special Edition or mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles?

They last about the same: Far Away Special Edition 67/100, mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Far Away Special Edition or mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles?

Far Away Special Edition projects furthest (Far Away Special Edition 63/100, mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Far Away Special Edition and mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Gardenia and Freesia.

Is Far Away Special Edition or mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles better for summer or winter?

Far Away Special Edition suits daytime wear; mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Far Away Special Edition and mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles?

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. mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles features Gardenia, Coconut, Honey and Freesia.