Avon Elite Gentleman Reserve
What does it smell like?
Main smell: ozonic and aquatic. It opens with watermelon and pepper, moves to african geranium and violet leaves and dries down to vetiver and oakmoss.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Elite Gentleman Reserve notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Avon Elite Gentleman Reserve
Elite Gentleman Reserve comes from Avon.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Azzaro last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vetiver and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €37. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Azzaro.
Will people notice Elite Gentleman Reserve?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro spreads further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: summer, fall, winter and spring. If you need something for spring, Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Avon perfumes worth knowing
The house has 206 perfumes here, led by Absolute By Elite Gentleman, Far Away Beyond The Moon and Far Away Glamour.
Who will like Elite Gentleman Reserve
The strongest accord is ozonic (100%), followed by aquatic and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy ozonic and aquatic smells and notes like african geranium and vetiver. Less obvious notes include cardamom, lavender and Bourbon vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
Elite Gentleman Reserve dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (4 shared notes), Azzaro (4 shared notes), Alfred Dunhill Icon (4 shared notes) and David Beckham Respect (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, David Beckham Respect starts from €17.
Questions people ask
When did Elite Gentleman Reserve come out?
It came out in 2019.
Can women wear Elite Gentleman Reserve?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.