Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman In Black vs Orphee

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

Elite Gentleman In Black

Avon

3.8560 votes

Rank #30,453 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Orphee

Maxim's de Paris

4.2715 votes

Rank #20,006 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orphee takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Elite Gentleman In Black1/5

Orphee4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite Gentleman In BlackAvon

OrpheeMaxim's de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerOrpheeRating 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

53%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOrphee

SillageOrphee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value50

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

herbal61%

Scent match53%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

WatermelonMintBergamotThyme

Heart

ArtemisiaLily-of-the-ValleyPineLavender

Base

MuskVetiverSandalwoodoak moss

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

Summer90

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOrpheeHigher 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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Orphee is a crisp aromatic fougere with an unusual watermelon twist. It opens cool and green with mint, bergamot and thyme, then settles into lavender, pine and soft mossy woods. It feels fresh, fruity and elegant rather than heavy. If you like classic masculine structure but want something airier and more distinctive…

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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 Orphee?

Orphee takes 4 of 5 categories. Elite Gentleman In Black is rated 3.85/5 from 60 votes; Orphee is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Elite Gentleman In Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Orphee for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elite Gentleman In Black or Orphee?

Orphee lasts longest (Orphee 77/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman In Black or Orphee?

Orphee projects furthest (Orphee 63/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman In Black and Orphee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender and Vetiver.

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

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

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

Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. Orphee has top notes of Watermelon, Mint, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Artemisia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pine and Lavender, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and oak moss.