Fragrance comparison

Forever Sexy vs Far Away Special Edition

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 252 ratings analysed

Forever Sexy

Victoria's Secret

4.02230 votes

Rank #8,516 CitrusAmber

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25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Far Away Special Edition

Avon

3.6422 votes

Rank #56,240 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Far Away Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Forever Sexy
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
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.

Forever Sexy2/5

Far Away Special Edition3/5

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

Forever SexyVictoria's Secret

Far Away Special EditionAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 230 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 28%Want 50%

Category winnerForever SexyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

219 votes

23%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFar Away Special Edition

SillageFar Away Special Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFar Away Special EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCoconut

Heart

Solar NotesGardenia

Base

AmberWoody Notes

Top

OrchidCoconutCamelliaPeachKaro KaroundeOrangeYlang-YlangHibiscus

Heart

RosePassion FlowerVioletJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusFreesiaMimosa

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Coconut, 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 season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer50

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex0

Women97

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,516

PerfumerGil Clavien

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#56,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForever SexyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Forever Sexy or Far Away Special Edition?

Far Away Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Forever Sexy is rated 4.02/5 from 230 votes; Far Away Special Edition is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Forever Sexy for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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.

Which lasts longer, Forever Sexy or Far Away Special Edition?

Far Away Special Edition lasts longest (Far Away Special Edition 67/100, Forever Sexy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forever Sexy or Far Away Special Edition?

Far Away Special Edition projects furthest (Far Away Special Edition 63/100, Forever Sexy 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forever Sexy and Far Away Special Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Coconut, Gardenia and Amber.

Is Forever Sexy or Far Away Special Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Forever Sexy and Far Away Special Edition?

Forever Sexy has top notes of Orange and Coconut, heart notes of Solar Notes and Gardenia, a base of Amber and Woody Notes. 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.