Fragrance comparison

9IX vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 205 ratings analysed

3 wins

9IX

Rocawear

3.83194 votes

Rank #7,771 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,257 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9IX takes 3 of 5 categories.

9IX
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

9IX3/5

Active Man Intense2/5

Ratings & consensus: 9IX
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 9IX
Sillage & projection: Active Man Intense
Value for money: Active Man Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9IX

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

9IXRocawear

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winner9IXRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

56%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

187 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity9IX

SillageActive Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value83

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

powdery69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonMandarin OrangeCoriander

Heart

SuedeLavenderGeranium

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesMelon, Mandarin Orange, Coriander 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#54,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner9IXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

9IX by Rocawear is an aromatic woody fragrance centered on a juicy cantaloupe melon opening. It blends sharp coriander and mandarin with a suede and lavender heart, resting on a base of musk and amber. Designed for younger men, it offers a casual, versatile profile suitable for everyday wear, work, or gym sessions dur…

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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, 9IX or Active Man Intense?

9IX takes 3 of 5 categories. 9IX is rated 3.83/5 from 194 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose 9IX for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, 9IX or Active Man Intense?

They last about the same: 9IX 61/100, Active Man Intense 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 9IX or Active Man Intense?

Projection is very close: Active Man Intense 55/100, 9IX 53/100 for sillage.

Do 9IX and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Melon, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Lavender.

Is 9IX or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9IX and Active Man Intense?

9IX has top notes of Melon, Mandarin Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Suede, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes 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.