Fragrance comparison

Far Away Special Edition vs Twice

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 961 ratings analysed

3 wins

Far Away Special Edition

Avon

3.6422 votes

Rank #59,281 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Twice

Iceberg

3.62939 votes

Rank #9,527 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Far Away Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Far Away Special Edition
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Twice
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Far Away Special Edition3/5

Twice2/5

Ratings & consensus: Twice
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: Twice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Far Away Special EditionAvon

TwiceIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 28%Want 50%

3.62/ 5 · 939 votes

Have 30%Had 70%Want 0%

Category winnerTwiceRating 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

17%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

939 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFar Away Special Edition

SillageFar Away Special Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value72

Category winnerFar Away Special EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

woody61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyPeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenGardeniaVioletJasmineOrris RootRoseOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskHoneySandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Peach, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Twice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer50

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerTwiceHigher 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 →

Iceberg Twice is a brisk, unapologetically clean floral fragrance built around crisp aldehydes, dewy freesia, and velvety peach. It launched in 1995. The opening hits like an icy splash of cold spring water. You get a sharp, soapy punch in the first three minutes, which can startle you if you expect a gentle sugary fr…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Far Away Special Edition or Twice?

Far Away Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Far Away Special Edition is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes; Twice is rated 3.62/5 from 939 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 Twice for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Far Away Special Edition or Twice?

Far Away Special Edition lasts longest (Far Away Special Edition 67/100, Twice 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Far Away Special Edition or Twice?

Far Away Special Edition projects furthest (Far Away Special Edition 63/100, Twice 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Far Away Special Edition and Twice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Orchid, Peach, Rose and Violet.

Is Far Away Special Edition or Twice better for summer or winter?

Far Away Special Edition suits daytime wear; Twice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Far Away Special Edition and Twice?

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. Twice has top notes of Aldehydes, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peach, heart notes of Cyclamen, Gardenia, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Honey, Sandalwood and Cedar.