Active vs Est. 1962 Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Active takes 4 of 4 categories.
ActiveChoose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Est. 1962 ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active4/4
Est. 1962 Man0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Active
- Sillage & projection
- Active
- Value for money
- Active
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Active
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ActivePROUDEst. 1962 ManTom TailorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%
3.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
11%Love
44%Like
22%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityActive
SillageActive
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
violet61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderVioletPear
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanMuskSandalwood
Top
LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeNutmegCardamom
Heart
VioletGeranium
Base
AmberMuskMossSandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet. Durations are only published for Active, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night–
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#41,260
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#67,354
PerfumerChristian Plesch
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerActiveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotActive by PROUD delivers an approachable blend of crisp citrus, gentle spices, and soothing powdery florals. Right from the initial spray, zesty bergamot mixes with a pinch of grated nutmeg before relaxing into a soft heart of French lavender, sweet violet petals, and subtle pear. The scent glides into a warm, cozy ba…
Reviews →Tom Tailor Est. 1962 Man opens with a sharp burst of lemon and mandarin orange, immediately backed by the herbal clean of lavender. As the fragrance settles, a cooler violet leaf texture emerges alongside nutmeg, shifting the scent from a bright citrus splash to a dry, aromatic woody profile. It sits close to the skin…
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, Active or Est. 1962 Man?
Active takes 4 of 4 categories. Active is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Est. 1962 Man is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Active for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Est. 1962 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Active or Est. 1962 Man?
Active lasts longest (Active 63/100, Est. 1962 Man 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Active or Est. 1962 Man?
Active projects furthest (Active 60/100, Est. 1962 Man 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Active and Est. 1962 Man smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet.
Is Active or Est. 1962 Man better for summer or winter?
Active suits evening wear; Est. 1962 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Active and Est. 1962 Man?
Active has top notes of Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. Est. 1962 Man has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet and Geranium, a base of Amber, Musk, Moss and Sandalwood.
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