Fragrance comparison

Unexpected Day vs Far Away Beyond

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,045 ratings analysed

Unexpected Day

Skelt

4.2662 votes

Rank #27,267 SweetFruity

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Far Away Beyond

Avon

3.92983 votes

Rank #27,813 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Far Away Beyond takes 4 of 7 categories.

Unexpected Day
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Far Away Beyond
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Unexpected Day3/7

Far Away Beyond4/7

Ratings & consensus: Unexpected Day
Community sentiment: Unexpected Day
Longevity: Far Away Beyond
Sillage & projection: Far Away Beyond
Value for money: Far Away Beyond
Versatility: Far Away Beyond
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Unexpected Day

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Unexpected DaySkelt

Far Away BeyondAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 61%Had 7%Want 33%

3.92/ 5 · 983 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerUnexpected DayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

32%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

983 votes

Category winnerUnexpected DayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFar Away Beyond

SillageFar Away Beyond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFar Away BeyondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green ApplePearBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomVioletYlang Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

Whipped CreamVanillaMuskCedar

Top

PearPink PepperCacao PodBergamot

Heart

CedarChocolate TruffleMilk CreamJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

Madagascar VanillaSandalwoodWhipped CreamMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Whipped Cream. Durations are only published for Unexpected Day, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night27

Spring34

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFar Away BeyondMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men2

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,813

PerfumerMarion Costero, Olivier Glotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUnexpected DayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unexpected Day by Skelt opens with a bright splash of tart green apple, juicy pear, and sparkling bergamot that feels instantly refreshing on warm skin. As the initial fruity sparkle settles, soft orange blossom and powdery violet petals drift in, giving the blend the clean, breezy feel of luxury bath soap. The dry-do…

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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, Unexpected Day or Far Away Beyond?

Far Away Beyond takes 4 of 7 categories. Unexpected Day is rated 4.26/5 from 62 votes; Far Away Beyond is rated 3.92/5 from 983 votes. Choose Unexpected Day for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Far Away Beyond for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Unexpected Day or Far Away Beyond?

Far Away Beyond lasts longest (Far Away Beyond 65/100, Unexpected Day 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Unexpected Day or Far Away Beyond?

Far Away Beyond projects furthest (Far Away Beyond 56/100, Unexpected Day 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Unexpected Day and Far Away Beyond smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Whipped Cream.

Is Unexpected Day or Far Away Beyond better for summer or winter?

For summer, Far Away Beyond is the stronger pick. For winter, Far Away Beyond is the stronger pick. Unexpected Day suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Unexpected Day and Far Away Beyond?

Unexpected Day has top notes of Green Apple, Pear, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet and Ylang Ylang, a base of Whipped Cream, Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. 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.