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Sonnet vs Far Away Beyond Intense

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

Updated 142 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Far Away Beyond Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Sonnet

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Far Away Beyond Intense

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sonnet2/5
Far Away Beyond Intense3/5
Ratings & consensus
Far Away Beyond Intense
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Far Away Beyond Intense
Sillage & projection
Far Away Beyond Intense
Value for money
Sonnet
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sonnet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SonnetAjmal
Far Away Beyond IntenseAvon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%
4.57/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%
Category winnerFar Away Beyond IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
43%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

114 votes

76%Love
14%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityFar Away Beyond Intense

SillageFar Away Beyond Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value65
Category winnerSonnetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
almond84%
vanilla77%
tuberose69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AlmondBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomTuberose
Base
VanillaAmberSandalwood
Top
AlmondLemonBergamot
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseBulgarian Rose
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanCedarPatchouliSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring84
Summer32
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring91
Summer45
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
Men0
Unisex21
Women79
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#36,241

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSonnetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sonnet is a bright, creamy white floral built around orange blossom and tuberose, with bergamot up top and a soft almond sweetness running through the wear. The dry-down leans cosy and smooth, vanilla and amber over gentle sandalwood, often reading a little powdery. It is frequently compared to Carolina Herrera Good G…

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Avon Far Away Beyond Intense opens with a bright burst of bergamot and bitter almond before settling into heavy jasmine and tuberose. Rich vanilla and cedarwood form a cozy base that lingers comfortably on clothing during crisp autumn afternoons. It offers an approachable floral gourmand profile for casual daily wear.

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

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sonnet or Far Away Beyond Intense?

Far Away Beyond Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. Sonnet is rated 3.90/5 from 121 votes; Far Away Beyond Intense is rated 4.57/5 from 21 votes. Choose Sonnet for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Far Away Beyond Intense for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sonnet or Far Away Beyond Intense?

Far Away Beyond Intense lasts longest (Far Away Beyond Intense 68/100, Sonnet 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sonnet or Far Away Beyond Intense?

Far Away Beyond Intense projects furthest (Far Away Beyond Intense 64/100, Sonnet 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sonnet and Far Away Beyond Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Sonnet or Far Away Beyond Intense better for summer or winter?

Far Away Beyond Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sonnet and Far Away Beyond Intense?

Sonnet has top notes of Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Far Away Beyond Intense has top notes of Almond, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Cedar.

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