Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman Reserve vs S. Men

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Elite Gentleman Reserve

Avon

4.0021 votes

Rank #36,863 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

S. Men

Eudora

4.5819 votes

Rank #31,415 OzonicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

S. Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elite Gentleman Reserve
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
S. Men
Choose it for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Elite Gentleman Reserve2/5

S. Men3/5

Ratings & consensus: S. Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: S. Men
Sillage & projection: Elite Gentleman Reserve
Value for money: Elite Gentleman Reserve
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: S. Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite Gentleman ReserveAvon

S. MenEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

4.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

Category winnerS. MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

58%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityS. Men

SillageElite Gentleman Reserve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerElite Gentleman ReserveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

ozonic100%

woody86%

aquatic72%

soft spicy58%

green44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both ozonic, aquatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonPepperCardamom

Heart

African GeraniumViolet LeavesLavender

Base

VetiverOakmossBourbon Vanilla

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Woodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesPepper and Violet Leaves. Durations are only published for S. Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night25

Spring27

Summer0

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex5

Women10

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,415

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair, Philippe Roques

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerS. MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Elite Gentleman Reserve opens with a sudden burst of crisp watermelon paired against crushed black pepper and green cardamom. As the initial aquatic fizz settles, African geranium and violet leaves build an aromatic, slightly powdery heart. The dry-down turns herbal and clean, relying on a foundation of damp oakm…

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Eudora S. Men cuts through the air with a brisk crack of black pepper and vibrant pink pepper before settling into cool, watery violet leaves and dry cedar-like woodsy notes. The contrast is immediate. Crisp ozonic tones balance the warm spice within minutes, keeping the fragrance sharp, clean, and understated. It wea…

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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 Reserve or S. Men?

S. Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Elite Gentleman Reserve is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; S. Men is rated 4.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Elite Gentleman Reserve for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose S. Men for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elite Gentleman Reserve or S. Men?

They last about the same: S. Men 64/100, Elite Gentleman Reserve 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman Reserve or S. Men?

Elite Gentleman Reserve projects furthest (Elite Gentleman Reserve 56/100, S. Men 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman Reserve and S. Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper and Violet Leaves.

Is Elite Gentleman Reserve or S. Men better for summer or winter?

Elite Gentleman Reserve suits daytime wear; S. Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite Gentleman Reserve and S. Men?

Elite Gentleman Reserve has top notes of Watermelon, Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of African Geranium, Violet Leaves and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Bourbon Vanilla. S. Men has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaves, a base of Woodsy Notes.