Active vs Goetze Gegenwart
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Active takes 3 of 5 categories.
ActiveChoose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Goetze GegenwartChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active3/5
Goetze Gegenwart1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Active
- Sillage & projection
- Active
- Value for money
- Active
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Goetze Gegenwart
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ActivePROUDGoetze GegenwartVerduuWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%
4.05/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%
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
34%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
41 votes
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%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, powdery and aromatic
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
Top20-30 mins
GingerCardamomBergamotCorianderTea
Heart2-4 hrs
NutmegVioletLavenderBasilRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverLeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanAmberMusk
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer47
Fall59
Winter24
Day100
Night25
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#37,904
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGoetze GegenwartHigher 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 →Verduu Goetze Gegenwart strips away traditional perfume clutter to deliver a crisp, urban profile centered on ginger, bergamot, and cedar. You smell the raw materials clearly from the first spray. Cardamom and black tea create an immediate brisk bite before cool violet leaf and cedar wood take over the mid-day wear. T…
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 Goetze Gegenwart?
Active takes 3 of 5 categories. Active is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Goetze Gegenwart is rated 4.05/5 from 41 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 Goetze Gegenwart for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Active or Goetze Gegenwart?
Active lasts longest (Active 63/100, Goetze Gegenwart 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Active or Goetze Gegenwart?
Active projects furthest (Active 60/100, Goetze Gegenwart 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Active and Goetze Gegenwart smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet.
Is Active or Goetze Gegenwart better for summer or winter?
Active suits evening wear; Goetze Gegenwart suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Active and Goetze Gegenwart?
Active has top notes of Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. Goetze Gegenwart has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Basil, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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