Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman In Black vs Raaqi

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

Elite Gentleman In Black

Avon

3.8560 votes

Rank #30,453 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Raaqi

Swiss Arabian

3.98105 votes

Rank #7,966 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raaqi 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.
Raaqi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Elite Gentleman In Black1/7

Raaqi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite Gentleman In BlackAvon

RaaqiSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

3.98/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

Category winnerRaaqiRating 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

42%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerRaaqiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRaaqi

SillageRaaqi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value86

Category winnerRaaqiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

lavender61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mint

Heart

Lavender

Base

Vetiver

Top

LavenderLemonMintGinger

Heart

AppleCardamomJuniperGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodVetiver

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

Summer84

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerRaaqiHigher 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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Raaqi is an aromatic spicy men's fragrance that opens with crisp lavender and zesty ginger. It transitions into a heart of fresh apple and geranium, eventually settling into a smooth base of vetiver and amberwood. This clean, modern scent fits well for daily office wear during spring and autumn, offering a sharp, prof…

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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 Raaqi?

Raaqi takes 6 of 7 categories. Elite Gentleman In Black is rated 3.85/5 from 60 votes; Raaqi is rated 3.98/5 from 105 votes. Choose Elite Gentleman In Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Raaqi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elite Gentleman In Black or Raaqi?

Raaqi lasts longest (Raaqi 73/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman In Black or Raaqi?

Raaqi projects furthest (Raaqi 65/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman In Black and Raaqi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender and Vetiver.

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

For summer, Raaqi 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 Raaqi?

Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. Raaqi has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Ginger, heart notes of Apple, Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Vetiver.