Avon 2013 EDP

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Elite Gentleman

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Avon Elite Gentleman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Elite Gentleman opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, Basil, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Cognac, Cade, Mace, and Spruce, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Frankincense. Avon's Elite Gentleman carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A universally praised aroma, Elite Gentleman smells far more expensive than it is. But the poor longevity means you'll either bathe in it or be topping up every hour. Still, for the price, it's a solid, understated choice.
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  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Fresh
  • Uplifting
  • Masculine
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Elite Gentleman Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and short longevity make it an ideal office scent, as it won't overpower colleagues. However, this same lack of projection means it's less suited for occasions where you want to make a lasting impression, such as a date or formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

It kicks off with a spirited burst of lemon verbena and bergamot, sharply spiced with cardamom and a whisper of green basil. This quickly mellows into a rich, boozy heart of cognac, deepened by the resinous whiff of spruce and warming mace. The base settles into a sophisticated, woody finish with cedar and the subtle, spiritual warmth of frankincense.

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