Fragrance comparison

S. Men vs Elite Gentleman Reserve

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

S. Men

Eudora

4.5819 votes

Rank #31,415 OzonicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Elite Gentleman Reserve

Avon

4.0021 votes

Rank #36,863 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

S. Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

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 Reserve
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

S. Men3/5

Elite Gentleman Reserve2/5

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

S. MenEudora

Elite Gentleman ReserveAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

Category winnerS. MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

24%Love

52%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityS. Men

SillageElite Gentleman Reserve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerElite Gentleman ReserveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

woody86%

aquatic72%

soft spicy58%

green44%

fresh spicy30%

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Top

WatermelonPepperCardamom

Heart

African GeraniumViolet LeavesLavender

Base

VetiverOakmossBourbon Vanilla

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

Spring27

Summer0

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer92

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men85

Unisex5

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,415

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair, Philippe Roques

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerS. MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, S. Men or Elite Gentleman Reserve?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S. Men has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaves, a base of Woodsy Notes. 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.