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No Rules vs Far Away Beyond

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

Updated 1,057 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Far Away Beyond takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • No Rules

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Far Away Beyond

    Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

No Rules2/7
Far Away Beyond5/7
Ratings & consensus
Far Away Beyond
Community sentiment
Far Away Beyond
Longevity
Far Away Beyond
Sillage & projection
Far Away Beyond
Value for money
Far Away Beyond
Versatility
No Rules
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
No Rules

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No RulesNicole Richie
Far Away BeyondAvon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%
3.92/ 5 · 983 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerFar Away BeyondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
19%Love
59%Like
3%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

74 votes

32%Love
42%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

983 votes

Category winnerFar Away BeyondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityFar Away Beyond

SillageFar Away Beyond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value75
Category winnerFar Away BeyondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
KumquatWild BerriesAlmond BlossomOrange Blossom
Heart
FrangipaniCoconut NectarJasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
PearPink PepperCacao PodBergamot
Heart
CedarChocolate TruffleMilk CreamJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
Madagascar VanillaSandalwoodWhipped CreamMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Madagascar Vanilla and Musk. 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
Summer84
Fall48
Winter20
Day100
Night48
Spring34
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNo RulesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men2
Unisex20
Women79
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#28,004

PerfumerMarion Costero, Olivier Glotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo RulesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No Rules by Nicole Richie is a floral fruity composition launched in 2014. It opens with vibrant kumquat and almond blossom, leading into a tropical heart of frangipani, coconut nectar, and jasmine. The base features Madagascar vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. This fragrance offers a bohemian, carefree vibe that perform…

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Far Away Beyond opens with a quick flash of bergamot and crisp pear before sinking into dark cacao pod and rich chocolate truffle. Madagascar vanilla and whipped cream give the base a cozy dessert quality, anchored by cedar and soft musk. It offers a warm gourmand option for chilly winter evenings without feeling over…

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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, No Rules or Far Away Beyond?

Far Away Beyond takes 5 of 7 categories. No Rules is rated 3.78/5 from 74 votes; Far Away Beyond is rated 3.92/5 from 983 votes. Choose No Rules for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Far Away Beyond for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, No Rules or Far Away Beyond?

Far Away Beyond lasts longest (Far Away Beyond 65/100, No Rules 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No Rules or Far Away Beyond?

Far Away Beyond projects furthest (Far Away Beyond 56/100, No Rules 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No Rules and Far Away Beyond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Madagascar Vanilla and Musk.

Is No Rules or Far Away Beyond better for summer or winter?

For summer, No Rules is the stronger pick. For winter, Far Away Beyond is the stronger pick. No Rules suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No Rules and Far Away Beyond?

No Rules has top notes of Kumquat, Wild Berries, Almond Blossom and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Frangipani, Coconut Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Far Away Beyond has top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper, Cacao Pod and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Chocolate Truffle, Milk Cream and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Sandalwood, Whipped Cream and Musk.

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