Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman In Black vs Faun

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Elite Gentleman In Black

Avon

3.8560 votes

Rank #30,453 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Faun

Lanoe

—0 votes

Rank #66,470 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Faun takes 2 of 3 categories.

Elite Gentleman In Black
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Faun
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Elite Gentleman In Black1/3

Faun2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Faun
Sillage & projection: Faun
Value for money: Not scored
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

Elite Gentleman In BlackAvon

FaunLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

28%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityFaun

SillageFaun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mint

Heart

Lavender

Base

Vetiver

Top

MintBergamotTangerineLemon

Heart

JasmineNeroliLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

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

Spring72

Summer28

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night88

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,470

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Faun opens with a brisk mix of mint, bergamot, tangerine, and lemon, then settles into a clean fougere shape built around lavender, neroli, jasmine, and soft green florals. It reads fresh, aromatic, and gently musky rather than dense or sweet. This is the kind of scent that may suit someone who wants a polished, mascu…

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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 lasts longer, Elite Gentleman In Black or Faun?

Faun lasts longest (Faun 80/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman In Black or Faun?

Faun projects furthest (Faun 75/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman In Black and Faun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender and Vetiver.

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

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

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

Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. Faun has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber.