Avon Far Away: released in 1994, vanilla, powdery and sweet, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Avon Far Away dupe we found is Avon Far Away Gold — 92% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Avon Far Away dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Avon Far Away | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon Far Away Gold | 92% | about $25* | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Avon Far Away Intense | 89% | about $20* (−20%) | 5h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Thera Cosméticos Munique | 87% | about $35* (+40%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Shakira Dance Star Midnight | 75% | about $20* (−20%) | 4h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Avon Far Away Fantasy | 74% | about $20* (−20%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
This version elevates the original Far Away with a richer, more concentrated floral heart that feels like a deeper, more luxurious take on the classic.
It shares its vanilla, white floral and powdery accords with Avon Far Away, opens on Peach too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,293 community ratings.
A more potent interpretation that emphasizes the creamy coconut and vanilla base, echoing the signature profile of the original with added longevity.
It shares its floral, white floral and powdery accords with Avon Far Away, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 12 community ratings.
It captures the iconic powdery vanilla and exotic floral character of Far Away, offering a similar warm and comforting presence on the skin.
It shares its white floral, woody and powdery accords with Avon Far Away, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 13 community ratings.
It leans into a similar sweet, floral-vanilla territory, providing a budget-friendly alternative that evokes the same cozy and inviting atmosphere.
It shares its floral, sweet and powdery accords with Avon Far Away, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 21 community ratings.
A fruitier, slightly more playful take that remains firmly within the same family of warm, powdery, and exotic floral compositions.
It shares its white floral, floral and sweet accords with Avon Far Away, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 36 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shakira Dance Star Midnight, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Avon Far Away.
Avon Far Away Gold, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Avon Far Away.
Avon Far Away Gold, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Avon Far Away Gold works out about the same as Avon Far Away over a year. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Avon Far Away Gold comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Avon Far Away notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.