Fragrance comparison

300 Km/h Pole Position vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

300 Km/h Pole Position

Avon

4.0019 votes

Rank #53,698 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,444 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

300 Km/h Pole Position takes 3 of 5 categories.

300 Km/h Pole Position
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

300 Km/h Pole Position3/5

Active Man Intense2/5

Ratings & consensus: 300 Km/h Pole Position
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Active Man Intense
Sillage & projection: 300 Km/h Pole Position
Value for money: Active Man Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 300 Km/h Pole Position

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

300 Km/h Pole PositionAvon

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 32%Had 50%Want 18%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winner300 Km/h Pole PositionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityActive Man Intense

Sillage300 Km/h Pole Position

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

green65%

fresh56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BasilClary SageMelon

Heart

CypressNeroliLavender

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesMelon, Cypress, Neroli 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 season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night24

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,698

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner300 Km/h Pole PositionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon 300 Km/h Pole Position hits skin with a sharp burst of sweet melon, crushed basil, and herbal clary sage. As the top notes settle, dry cypress and clean lavender take over before fading into warm cashmere wood and soft musk. It works best as an effortless morning scent for post-workout errands or warm spring afte…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 300 Km/h Pole Position or Active Man Intense?

300 Km/h Pole Position takes 3 of 5 categories. 300 Km/h Pole Position is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose 300 Km/h Pole Position for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 300 Km/h Pole Position or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense lasts longest (Active Man Intense 60/100, 300 Km/h Pole Position 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 300 Km/h Pole Position or Active Man Intense?

300 Km/h Pole Position projects furthest (300 Km/h Pole Position 58/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 300 Km/h Pole Position and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Melon, Cypress, Neroli and Lavender.

Is 300 Km/h Pole Position or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

300 Km/h Pole Position suits daytime wear; Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 300 Km/h Pole Position and Active Man Intense?

300 Km/h Pole Position has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage and Melon, heart notes of Cypress, Neroli and Lavender, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood and Musk. 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.