Far Away Royale by Avon

Avon Gentlemen, please don’t take this perfume off the catalog. I already have the Far Away collection and this piece is missing. Based on the reviews, it smells like a man.

This perfume is extremely rare. I don’t know if I have a damaged batch or what, but it smells super bitter to me. It goes beyond balsamic. It’s potent, not for everyone, and I don’t recommend buying it blindly like I did, haha!

Tastes are subjective; it’s very much a winter, nighttime, unisex scent—very rare and therefore mysterious. Longevity and projection are 10/10.

I bought it following the reviews… Oh my god, as soon as I opened it, it was pure powder. I had high expectations but I just can’t stand it.

So many good reviews, but I just can’t stand it and I’m having trouble selling it because it’s not a perfume that wins people over at first glance. It’s very different from the others.

Today this perfume arrived that I ordered blind, guided by reviews. And… Wow, it’s a bomb!!! Delicious. I never liked the first Far Away, so I never wanted to buy any of their new releases. But this is a beast. For me, it’s a flanker of ‘Midnight’, a perfume Avon released years ago that came to my country’s catalog just once. (I’m not sure if they still sell it elsewhere) but it was delicious and super long-lasting. I still have its bottle… So, surprise upon spraying it and remembering it… Totally recommended if you like strong and long-lasting perfumes. It owes nothing to designer fragrances. It’s a fine and sophisticated aroma. I know many look down on catalog perfumes. But watch out, Avon has very good perfumes, and several, not just this one, seem like designer scents themselves. I say this with authority; I’ve been an Avon consultant for over 20 years. So if you’re a lover of good perfumes, don’t hesitate to add it to your collection. And since we’re at it, here are other Avon perfumes that are excellent: Treselle, Attraction, Far Away Infinite, Lucky Me, Lov/u, Flowers. Plus, they’re affordable. Go ahead and try them, you’ll love them. Nobody would say they’re catalog scents.

Aayy Avon, you finally nailed it with an honorable mention, you’ve outdone yourself with such beauty. It’s like entering a Buddhist temple with a thousand sticks of deliciously smoking incense, an ode to majestic and elegant the East, with an exquisite halo of mystery. Very much in the style of MAGIC NOIRE by Lancome, NU by YSL, but closer to ABSOLU by ROCHAS. I’ve detected myrrh, vanilla, and Peru balsam, but above all, the attar-like myrrh, which is one of my favorite aromas. I’ve bought three bottles and I’ll make sure to get many more of this immense richness. I’ve definitely adored it, love at first sniff! The most wonderful thing is that it smells like millionaire luxury at a laughable price! It reminds me so much of my beloved DIOR ADDICT. It’s like lighting up inside a censer and getting lost in a bath of resins, incense smoke, and anointing yourself with magical ointments from a mystical East.

This perfume is a gem, Avon’s latest great hit in quality and longevity. My mom has it; she applies it in the morning, and by mid-afternoon, you can still smell it in the hallway. It’s an oriental vanilla scent, very delicious.

That perfume is truly impactful and luxurious! Super similar to Vanille Fatale by Tom Ford! It has over 8 hours of longevity on my skin and about 3 hours of projection, very well constructed. For lovers of good quality vanilla, here is a boozy, elegant, and prominent vanilla! 10

For me, one of the best perfumes Avon has ever released. But although perfumes have no age or gender, I don’t see it on young girls who love sweet scents; in that case, I recommend trying it first. The quality-to-price ratio is excellent; it doesn’t feel artificial, and the Peru balsam note sits very well on my skin. I own almost all the Far Away line, and in my taste (which is personal), this is the best. With a touch of freshness and for evening/night, it seems exquisite and reminds me of very expensive perfumes. But it’s not for everyone; if you love strange, niche-type perfumes, don’t let the price stop you from smelling it, I hope they don’t reformulate it.

Far Away Royale and the word ‘sweet’ don’t go together. I’m so glad I tested it before buying; I read amazing reviews and then I was left confused. It smells intense and strong right to the bone, vintage, nothing modern or youthful. I know age isn’t a factor in perfumes, but it sounds like an aroma for an older lady, and that’s exactly what comes to my mind. Under no circumstances should you buy blind. It’s not for me and I wouldn’t recommend it.

If you’re thinking of this perfume expecting something sweet, it’s a resounding NO. It smells like incense and myrrh. I get a vintage vibe and zero gourmand notes.

Investing in this perfume is a great choice: it’s elegant and accessible. I was instantly in love; you can really smell the vanilla and myrrh. It makes you feel distinguished, with noticeable woody, powdery, and leather notes—wow, it’s a delicious explosion. Just one thing: TRY IT BEFORE BUYING.

No doubt: cilantro, jasmine, and vanilla, in that order. It’s very long-lasting, staying just as strong hours after application and even leaving clothes scented. It’s very special; I consider it more gourmand or spicy than floral, so it’s not for everyone. It’s an excellent perfume with an exquisite blend and quality. Highly recommended. P.S.: I suggest trying it before buying.

Smells like a high-end designer fragrance. I don’t know the Tom Ford one, but it reminds me of Dior’s Addict, just more vanilla-forward. Great sillage and lasting power. It doesn’t feel youthful; I’d recommend it for women 25 and up.