Absolutely Me Eau de Parfum bottle Absolutely Me
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2010 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 - Absolutely Me
This raspberry sweet gourmand is a true love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some, it's a nostalgic, clean, and unique confection; for others, a synthetic, sickly sweet mess that brings on headaches. It seems to have become a cult classic thanks to its divisive nature and discontinuation.
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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 29% 35%
Fruity 13% 22%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 46% 44%
Warm 13% 11%
Woody 0% 1%
Earthy 1% 2%
Animalic 13% 8%
Fresh 5% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Absolutely Me EdP
Far Away Shine EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 41% vs 39%
Pink Pepper 27% vs 29%
Only in Absolutely Me
Rose 31%
Only in Far Away Shine
Litchi 31%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 59% vs 42%
Musk 40% vs 24%
Only in Far Away Shine
Tonka Bean 32%

Accords

Absolutely Me Far Away Shine
100%
Sweet
89%
68%
Vanilla
100%
58%
Fruity
89%
Powdery
71%
49%
Rose
67%
Musky
63%
Tropical
48%
46%
Almond
Sweet shared
100%
89%
Vanilla shared
68%
100%
Fruity shared
58%
89%
71%
Rose shared
49%
67%
63%
48%
46%

Performance

Absolutely Me Far Away Shine
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Absolutely Me

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its sweet, playful nature and moderate sillage make it ideal for casual wear, day or night. While some find it suitable for the office due to its "clean" feel, its strong sweetness could be off-putting in formal settings. It's too sweet and rich for sport.

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
96%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Absolutely Me
Far Away Shine
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