Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman In Black vs Touaregh

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

Elite Gentleman In Black

Avon

3.8560 votes

Rank #30,453 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

6 wins

Touaregh

Il Profvmo

3.89206 votes

Rank #5,951 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Touaregh takes 6 of 7 categories.

Elite Gentleman In Black
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Touaregh
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Elite Gentleman In Black1/7

Touaregh6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite Gentleman In BlackAvon

TouareghIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

3.89/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 39%Had 25%Want 36%

Category winnerTouareghRating 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

31%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerTouareghMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTouaregh

SillageTouaregh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value30

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%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

lavender77%

green65%

woody53%

amber42%

Scent match75%Very similar · 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

LavenderMint

Heart

NutmegVetiverPatchouli

Base

Amber

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

Spring90

Summer48

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night52

Category winnerTouareghMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerTouareghHigher 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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Touaregh is a spicy, aromatic woody scent that often reads as nutmeg first, with a cooling lift that some people read as mint and lavender, and others read as a softer, fruitier freshness. In wear it can turn powdery and musky with a clean, soapy aftershave feel. It is easy to like if you enjoy brisk, old-school comfo…

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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 Touaregh?

Touaregh takes 6 of 7 categories. Elite Gentleman In Black is rated 3.85/5 from 60 votes; Touaregh is rated 3.89/5 from 206 votes. Choose Elite Gentleman In Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Touaregh for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elite Gentleman In Black or Touaregh?

Touaregh lasts longest (Touaregh 75/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman In Black or Touaregh?

Touaregh projects furthest (Touaregh 60/100, Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman In Black and Touaregh smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% 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 Touaregh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Touaregh is the stronger pick. For winter, Elite Gentleman In Black is the stronger pick. Elite Gentleman In Black suits daytime wear; Touaregh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. Touaregh has top notes of Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Amber.