Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman In Black vs Modest Pour Homme Une

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 808 ratings analysed

Elite Gentleman In Black

Avon

3.8560 votes

Rank #30,453 AromaticLavender

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54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Modest Pour Homme Une

Afnan

4.05748 votes

Rank #334 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modest Pour Homme Une takes 6 of 7 categories.

Elite Gentleman In Black
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Modest Pour Homme Une
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Elite Gentleman In Black1/7

Modest Pour Homme Une6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite Gentleman In BlackAvon

Modest Pour Homme UneAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

4.05/ 5 · 748 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneRating 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

46%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

624 votes

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityModest Pour Homme Une

SillageModest Pour Homme Une

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value85

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

earthy30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender 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

PepperLavenderMintNutmeg

Heart

CitrusesAmberEucalyptus

Base

MuskVetiverCedar

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

Spring100

Summer94

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews136

Category winnerModest Pour Homme UneHigher 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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Modest Pour Homme Une is a fresh spicy, citrus-heavy aromatic that clearly plays in the Dior Sauvage lane, but with a smoother, more musky finish and a noticeable eucalyptus twist. It usually wears loud early, then settles into woody musk, which makes it a strong budget option for daily use if you like bold, youthful …

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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, Elite Gentleman In Black or Modest Pour Homme Une?

Modest Pour Homme Une takes 6 of 7 categories. Elite Gentleman In Black is rated 3.85/5 from 60 votes; Modest Pour Homme Une is rated 4.05/5 from 748 votes. Choose Elite Gentleman In Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Modest Pour Homme Une for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elite Gentleman In Black or Modest Pour Homme Une?

Modest Pour Homme Une lasts longest (Modest Pour Homme Une 74/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman In Black or Modest Pour Homme Une?

Modest Pour Homme Une projects furthest (Modest Pour Homme Une 67/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman In Black and Modest Pour Homme Une smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Elite Gentleman In Black or Modest Pour Homme Une better for summer or winter?

For summer, Modest Pour Homme Une 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 Elite Gentleman In Black and Modest Pour Homme Une?

Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. Modest Pour Homme Une has top notes of Pepper, Lavender, Mint and Nutmeg, heart notes of Citruses, Amber and Eucalyptus, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Cedar.