Fragrance comparison

Adidas Sport Fever vs Elite Gentleman In Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

Adidas Sport Fever

Adidas

3.2583 votes

Rank #27,144 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Elite Gentleman In Black

Avon

3.8560 votes

Rank #30,453 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite Gentleman In Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Adidas Sport Fever
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Elite Gentleman In Black
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Adidas Sport Fever3/7

Elite Gentleman In Black4/7

Ratings & consensus: Elite Gentleman In Black
Community sentiment: Elite Gentleman In Black
Longevity: Elite Gentleman In Black
Sillage & projection: Adidas Sport Fever
Value for money: Adidas Sport Fever
Versatility: Elite Gentleman In Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adidas Sport Fever

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Adidas Sport FeverAdidas

Elite Gentleman In BlackAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 27%Had 61%Want 12%

3.85/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

35%Love

28%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityElite Gentleman In Black

SillageAdidas Sport Fever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value76

Category winnerAdidas Sport FeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

lavender86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

earthy30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitMelonLemonBergamotLavenderPineappleMintBlack Currant

Heart

VioletJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top

Mint

Heart

Lavender

Base

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall30

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring72

Summer28

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night88

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAdidas Sport FeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adidas Sport Fever by Adidas is a Aromatic fragrance for men. Adidas Sport Fever was launched in 2002. Top notes are Grapefruit, Melon, Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender, Pineapple, Mint and Black Currant; middle notes are Violet, Jasmine and Geranium; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.

Reviews →

Avon Elite Gentleman In Black opens with a cool burst of Moroccan mint that snaps across the skin like crisp autumn air. Within ten minutes, clean lavender cuts through the initial herbal sharpness, smoothing out the top layer into a traditional aromatic fougere profile. The base relies on dark, dry vetiver to anchor …

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adidas Sport Fever or Elite Gentleman In Black?

Elite Gentleman In Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Adidas Sport Fever is rated 3.25/5 from 83 votes; Elite Gentleman In Black is rated 3.85/5 from 60 votes. Choose Adidas Sport Fever for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Elite Gentleman In Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas Sport Fever or Elite Gentleman In Black?

Elite Gentleman In Black lasts longest (Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100, Adidas Sport Fever 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas Sport Fever or Elite Gentleman In Black?

Adidas Sport Fever projects furthest (Adidas Sport Fever 57/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas Sport Fever and Elite Gentleman In Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint and Vetiver.

Is Adidas Sport Fever or Elite Gentleman In Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adidas Sport Fever is the stronger pick. For winter, Elite Gentleman In Black is the stronger pick. Elite Gentleman In Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas Sport Fever and Elite Gentleman In Black?

Adidas Sport Fever has top notes of Grapefruit, Melon, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver.