Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman In Black vs New Brand Official

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Elite Gentleman In Black

Avon

3.8560 votes

Rank #30,453 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

New Brand Official

New Brand Parfums

4.0618 votes

Rank #35,030 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New Brand Official takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Elite Gentleman In Black2/5

New Brand Official3/5

Ratings & consensus: New Brand Official
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elite Gentleman In Black
Sillage & projection: New Brand Official
Value for money: New Brand Official
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

New Brand OfficialNew Brand Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 46%Had 22%Want 32%

Category winnerNew Brand OfficialRating 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

33%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityElite Gentleman In Black

SillageNew Brand Official

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNew Brand OfficialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mint

Heart

Lavender

Base

Vetiver

Top

Green NotesBasilMintLavenderFreesiaSage

Heart

VioletMimosaIris

Base

OakmossVetiverTonka BeanAmberPatchouliCedar

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

Summer45

Fall73

Winter36

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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A green, aromatic woody scent with a clean herbal opening, soft florals through the middle, and a mossy, slightly sweet base. New Brand Official reads fresh first, then settles into a smoother powdery woody trail. It may suit men who like classic masculine structures with a lighter, more affordable feel. Based on the …

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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 New Brand Official?

New Brand Official takes 3 of 5 categories. Elite Gentleman In Black is rated 3.85/5 from 60 votes; New Brand Official is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Elite Gentleman In Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose New Brand Official for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elite Gentleman In Black or New Brand Official?

Elite Gentleman In Black lasts longest (Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100, New Brand Official 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman In Black or New Brand Official?

New Brand Official projects furthest (New Brand Official 56/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman In Black and New Brand Official smell similar?

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

Is Elite Gentleman In Black or New Brand Official better for summer or winter?

Elite Gentleman In Black suits daytime wear; New Brand Official suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite Gentleman In Black and New Brand Official?

Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. New Brand Official has top notes of Green Notes, Basil, Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Mimosa and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Amber.