Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs Elite Gentleman In Black

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Charisma

Ayliroma

3.9212 votes

Rank #21,093 AromaticFresh Spicy

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?

Charisma takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Charisma3/5

Elite Gentleman In Black2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharismaAyliroma

Elite Gentleman In BlackAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

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

58%Love

8%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value76

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

ozonic65%

herbal56%

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

Violet LeafBergamotThymeMintPine Tree

Heart

OlibanumSageLavenderGeraniumBasilBuchu or AgathosmaNeroli

Base

CedarMuskOakmossVetiver

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

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Spring72

Summer28

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,093

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charisma opens with a striking cut-grass effect, then settles into an airy green aromatic built around mint, herbs, lavender, and mossy woods. It wears fresh, breezy, and natural rather than sweet. This suits someone who likes crisp herbal fragrances with a vivid outdoor feel. It looks especially easy to wear in warm …

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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, Charisma or Elite Gentleman In Black?

Charisma takes 3 of 5 categories. Charisma is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Elite Gentleman In Black is rated 3.85/5 from 60 votes. Choose Charisma for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elite Gentleman In Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charisma or Elite Gentleman In Black?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 69/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charisma or Elite Gentleman In Black?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 58/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma 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 Charisma or Elite Gentleman In Black better for summer or winter?

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

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

Charisma has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Thyme and Mint, heart notes of Olibanum, Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver.