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Elite Gentleman In Black by Avon — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Elite Gentleman In Black by Avon

Avon· 2002

Elite Gentleman In Black

7.968Typically ~$20

Clove at first spray; carnation is what stays on skin.

SpicySweetGourmandOrientalResinous

Perfumer: Fabrizio Tagliacarne Brand owner, Perfume maker

Scent profile

Top notes

Clove Caramel Vanilla

Heart notes

Cinnamon Bourbon vanilla Peach blossom

Base notes

Carnation Amber

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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