Far Away Gold
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2013 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Vanilla Touch
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Which Should You Buy?
A creamy, tropical vanilla powerhouse that divides opinion on its resemblance to the original Far Away. Some find it a softer, more refined sister, while others call it overly sweet and headache-inducing. Master perfumer Calice Becker delivers exceptional bang for your buck.
This budget-friendly vanilla offers a seriously polarising experience. For some, it's a warm, sweet, and pure vanilla extract dream, a fantastic layering staple or everyday indulgence. For others, it's a synthetic, play-doh-like nightmare, with an off-putting plastic or alcoholic sharpness. You either love its cheap-and-cheerful charm or loathe its artificiality.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 1% |
| Floral | 45% | 43% |
| Fruity | 13% | 16% |
| Green | 2% | 9% |
| Sweet | 41% | 32% |
| Warm | 9% | 5% |
| Woody | 8% | 5% |
| Earthy | 3% | 1% |
| Animalic | 7% | 8% |
| Fresh | 7% | 15% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong longevity and sillage, Far Away Gold is less suited for office wear, where it might overwhelm. It's excellent for dates and formal events due to its rich, sensual character and 'beast mode' performance; for casual wear, apply lightly, especially in warmer weather.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its sweet, warm, and sometimes heavy vanilla notes, alongside reports of moderate to strong projection, make it better suited for casual or date settings where a comforting, noticeable scent is welcome. It's less ideal for formal events or the office due to its gourmand leaning and potential for being perceived as too intense or synthetic by some.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Powdery, Amber accords and Freesia, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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