94%
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French Kiss Eau de Parfum bottle French Kiss
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2014 Year 2024
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Far Away Shine Eau de Parfum bottle Far Away Shine

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - French Kiss
This raspberry-kissed, powdery floral is a divisive affair. Some find it a beautifully girly, sophisticated confection, while others are left cold by its sweet, plasticky 'doll' head vibe and fleeting presence. Try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Far Away Shine
This isn't your grandma's Avon, but don't expect a powerhouse. Far Away Shine is a budget-friendly delight for warmer months, offering an uplifting, fruity-floral hit that's undeniably pretty, if a little fleeting. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser for the price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 40% 35%
Fruity 27% 22%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 39% 44%
Warm 3% 11%
Woody 2% 1%
Earthy 4% 2%
Animalic 5% 8%
Fresh 10% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
French Kiss EdP
Far Away Shine EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 55% vs 39%
Litchi 44% vs 31%
Only in Far Away Shine
Pink Pepper 29%
Shared Notes
Violet 55% vs 25%
Rose 44% vs 30%
Only in Far Away Shine
Gardenia 44%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 26% vs 42%
Musk 20% vs 24%
Only in French Kiss
Heliotrope 29% Orris 24%
Only in Far Away Shine
Tonka Bean 32%

Accords

French Kiss Far Away Shine
100%
Powdery
71%
71%
Vanilla
100%
94%
Fruity
89%
66%
Sweet
89%
62%
Rose
67%
Musky
63%
62%
Violet Floral
51%
56%
Floral
51%
Iris
49%
Tropical
48%
49%
Fresh
Powdery shared
100%
71%
Vanilla shared
71%
100%
Fruity shared
94%
89%
Sweet shared
66%
89%
Rose shared
62%
67%
63%
Violet Floral shared
62%
51%
56%
51%
Tropical shared
49%
48%
49%

Performance

French Kiss Far Away Shine
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

French Kiss

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its soft sillage and playful, sweet character make it suitable for intimate dates or casual outings without being overpowering. While some find it too 'girly' for formal events, its elegance can work, but the poor longevity and soft projection might hinder its effectiveness in louder environments.

Far Away Shine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and often-reported shorter longevity make it suitable for casual settings and dates, where a lighter, pleasant scent is preferred. The fruity-floral profile isn't heavy enough for formal events but brightens up everyday wear and spring/summer activities beautifully.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
93%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Fruity, Sweet accords and Rose, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

French Kiss
Far Away Shine
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