Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman In Black vs Venture

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elite Gentleman In Black

Avon

3.8560 votes

Rank #30,453 AromaticLavender

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68%scent match

Closely related

Venture

Oriflame

3.57109 votes

Rank #18,002 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite Gentleman In Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Elite Gentleman In Black4/7

Venture3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite Gentleman In BlackAvon

VentureOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

3.57/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 56%Had 29%Want 15%

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackRating 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

11%Love

63%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerVentureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityElite Gentleman In Black

SillageElite Gentleman In Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVentureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

green80%

woody70%

lavender60%

herbal50%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, green 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

MintLavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegTurnera Diffusa (Damiana)Basil

Base

CedarTonka BeanVetiver

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,002

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVentureHigher 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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Oriflame Venture is a clean, green aromatic scent built around mint, mandarin, lavender, basil and dry woods. It opens fresh and slightly citrusy, then settles into a more herbal, floral lavender heart with cedar, vetiver and a touch of tonka underneath. It suits casual daytime wear, warm spring weather and gym or off…

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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 Venture?

Elite Gentleman In Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Elite Gentleman In Black is rated 3.85/5 from 60 votes; Venture is rated 3.57/5 from 109 votes. Choose Elite Gentleman In Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Venture for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elite Gentleman In Black or Venture?

Elite Gentleman In Black lasts longest (Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100, Venture 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman In Black or Venture?

Elite Gentleman In Black projects furthest (Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100, Venture 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman In Black and Venture smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender and Vetiver.

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

For summer, Elite Gentleman In Black 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 Venture?

Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. Venture has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Turnera Diffusa (Damiana) and Basil, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.