Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman Weekend vs Gold

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 391 ratings analysed

Elite Gentleman Weekend

Avon

3.1533 votes

Rank #51,217 WoodyAromatic

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44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gold

Jay Z

3.82358 votes

Rank #30,911 FruityAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elite Gentleman Weekend
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gold
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Elite Gentleman Weekend2/7

Gold5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite Gentleman WeekendAvon

GoldJay Z

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.15/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 25%

3.82/ 5 · 358 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerGoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

15%Hate

33 votes

27%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

358 votes

Category winnerGoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerElite Gentleman WeekendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitItalian CypressCardamom

Heart

LavenderSandalwoodViolet Leaf

Base

AmberLabdanumTeak Wood

Top

BlueberryCardamomGrapefruitGinger

Heart

Pink PepperViolet LeafLavenderVetiver

Base

VanillaAmberMyrhhTeak Wood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender and Violet Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall33

Winter11

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElite Gentleman WeekendMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,911

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Elite Gentleman Weekend opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit tied to cool Italian cypress and warm cardamom. As the sharp citrus settles, lavender and violet leaf emerge over a grounded sandalwood and teak wood base. It fits warm Saturday mornings, casual t-shirt wear, and post-gym errands when you want a …

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Jay Z Gold opens with tart blueberry, warm cardamom, and a sharp snap of fresh ginger over a soft amber base. Designed by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis in 2013, this aromatic fougere balances sweet fruitiness with cool violet leaf and clean lavender. It wears quietly during crisp autumn evenings or casual office days, offe…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elite Gentleman Weekend or Gold?

Gold takes 5 of 7 categories. Elite Gentleman Weekend is rated 3.15/5 from 33 votes; Gold is rated 3.82/5 from 358 votes. Choose Elite Gentleman Weekend for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gold for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elite Gentleman Weekend or Gold?

Gold lasts longest (Gold 56/100, Elite Gentleman Weekend 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman Weekend or Gold?

Gold projects furthest (Gold 51/100, Elite Gentleman Weekend 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman Weekend and Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender and Violet Leaf.

Is Elite Gentleman Weekend or Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elite Gentleman Weekend is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold is the stronger pick. Elite Gentleman Weekend suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite Gentleman Weekend and Gold?

Elite Gentleman Weekend has top notes of Grapefruit, Italian Cypress and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Sandalwood and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Labdanum and Teak Wood. Gold has top notes of Blueberry, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Myrhh and Teak Wood.