Leiber vs Far Away Special Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Leiber takes 4 of 5 categories.
LeiberChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Far Away Special EditionChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Leiber4/5
Far Away Special Edition1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Leiber
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Leiber
- Sillage & projection
- Leiber
- Value for money
- Far Away Special Edition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Leiber
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LeiberJudith LeiberFar Away Special EditionAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%
3.64/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 22%Had 28%Want 50%
Category winnerLeiberRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
148 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
Category winners
LongevityLeiber
SillageLeiber
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%
fruity92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
woody61%
floral100%
powdery92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
vanilla61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, fruity and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleOsmanthusBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
RoseCyclamenPimentoMimosaJasmineGardenia
Base
MuskCedarPatchouliAmberVanilla
Top
OrchidCoconutCamelliaPeachKaro KaroundeOrangeYlang-YlangHibiscus
Heart
RosePassion FlowerVioletJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusFreesiaMimosa
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Rose, Mimosa and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall96
Winter88
Day97
Night100
Spring70
Summer50
Fall60
Winter100
Day100
Night78
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#7,886
PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#58,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLeiberHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLeiber by Judith Leiber is a complex floral oriental for women that opens with tangy, bright pineapple and osmanthus. It carries a sophisticated, slightly waxy floral heart anchored by a warm base of patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It behaves like a structured, high-end accessory suitable for professional settings or e…
Reviews →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 →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, Leiber or Far Away Special Edition?
Leiber takes 4 of 5 categories. Leiber is rated 3.85/5 from 154 votes; Far Away Special Edition is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Leiber for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Far Away Special Edition for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Leiber or Far Away Special Edition?
Leiber lasts longest (Leiber 73/100, Far Away Special Edition 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Leiber or Far Away Special Edition?
Leiber projects furthest (Leiber 71/100, Far Away Special Edition 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Leiber and Far Away Special Edition smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Rose, Mimosa and Jasmine.
Is Leiber or Far Away Special Edition better for summer or winter?
Leiber suits day or night wear; Far Away Special Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Leiber and Far Away Special Edition?
Leiber has top notes of Pineapple, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Pimento and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. 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.
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