Fragrance comparison

Avaris vs Elite Gentleman In Black

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

4 wins

Avaris

Nilafar du Nil

4.0618 votes

Rank #31,361 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Elite Gentleman In Black

Avon

3.8560 votes

Rank #30,453 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avaris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Avaris
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elite Gentleman In Black
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Avaris4/5

Elite Gentleman In Black1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvarisNilafar du Nil

Elite Gentleman In BlackAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

3.85/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

Category winnerAvarisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

35%Love

28%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAvaris

SillageAvaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value76

Category winnerAvarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

lavender86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

earthy30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintCinnamon

Heart

NutmegLavenderGeraniumHedione

Base

VetiverCedarAmbroxanCashmeranPatchouli

Top

Mint

Heart

Lavender

Base

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Spring72

Summer28

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avaris by Nilafar du Nil is a sharp, woody, and spicy fragrance launched in 2020. It combines crisp grapefruit, mandarin orange, mint, and cinnamon with a robust base of vetiver, cedar, and ambroxan. This scent feels clean and modern, performing exceptionally well in warm spring and summer weather. It is a solid choic…

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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 …

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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, Avaris or Elite Gentleman In Black?

Avaris takes 4 of 5 categories. Avaris is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes; Elite Gentleman In Black is rated 3.85/5 from 60 votes. Choose Avaris for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elite Gentleman In Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avaris or Elite Gentleman In Black?

Avaris lasts longest (Avaris 78/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avaris or Elite Gentleman In Black?

Avaris projects furthest (Avaris 76/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avaris and Elite Gentleman In Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Avaris or Elite Gentleman In Black better for summer or winter?

Avaris suits daytime wear; Elite Gentleman In Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avaris and Elite Gentleman In Black?

Avaris has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cinnamon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Geranium and Hedione, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Ambroxan and Cashmeran. Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver.