1681 vs Active Man Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1681 takes 3 of 5 categories.
1681Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Active Man IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
16813/5
Active Man Intense2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 1681
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1681
- Sillage & projection
- Active Man Intense
- Value for money
- Active Man Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1681
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1681CarthusiaActive Man IntenseChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 309 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winner1681Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
309 votes
18%Love
64%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1681
SillageActive Man Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
amber69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli
Base
SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage
Base5-7 hrs
MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer64
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night53
Spring86
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,087
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#54,444
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1681Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarthusia 1681 opens with crisp bergamot and dry rosemary before settling into an earthy heart of iris, black pepper, and lavender. Base notes of cedar, sandalwood, and incense anchor the herbal sharpness on skin. It suits autumn rain, quiet office wear, and crisp wool sweaters.
Reviews →Active Man Intense by Chris Adams delivers a crisp, energizing splash right out of the nozzle. The opening smells like brisk ocean air paired with chilled grapefruit and tart green apple. Do not overspray this. The citrus hits hard for five minutes before cooling down into herbal sage, fresh cypress, and soft lavender…
Reviews →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, 1681 or Active Man Intense?
1681 takes 3 of 5 categories. 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1681 or Active Man Intense?
1681 lasts longest (1681 66/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1681 or Active Man Intense?
Projection is very close: Active Man Intense 55/100, 1681 53/100 for sillage.
Do 1681 and Active Man Intense smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is 1681 or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?
1681 suits daytime wear; Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1681 and Active Man Intense?
1681 has top notes of Coriander, Red Thyme, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper, Lavender and Petitgrain, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Cedar and Amber. Active Man Intense has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aquatic notes, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Geranium and Cypress, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.
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