Fragrance comparison

Active Man vs Ma' Alaina

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

Active Man

Chris Adams

3.7054 votes

Rank #17,379 OzonicLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ma' Alaina

Nabeel · 2022

3.9540 votes

Rank #27,355 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ma' Alaina takes 6 of 7 categories.

Active Man
Choose it for a ozonic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ma' Alaina
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Active Man1/7

Ma' Alaina6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Active ManChris Adams

Ma' AlainaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

3.95/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

Category winnerMa' AlainaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

38%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerMa' AlainaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMa' Alaina

SillageMa' Alaina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMa' AlainaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

lavender91%

woody83%

citrus74%

floral65%

aromatic56%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy46%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

Ozonic notesCitrusesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderFloral NotesRoseJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose

Heart

CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Floral Notes and Rose. Durations are only published for Active Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall33

Winter19

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer71

Fall76

Winter43

Day100

Night48

Category winnerMa' AlainaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men3

Unisex23

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews2

Category winnerActive ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Active Man by Chris Adams takes a direct, shower-fresh approach to the traditional aromatic fougere. The first spray releases a brisk surge of airy ozonic notes and tart bergamot. It feels intensely cooling. You will notice a brief chemical alcohol flash during the opening ninety seconds, but that solvent edge dissipa…

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Ma' Alaina by Nabeel brings a distinct profile to daytime spring wear. This fragrance matches casual linen shirts, opening with a crisp burst of bergamot before settling into a powdery violet heart and a dry sandalwood base. It avoids heavy gourmand sweetness, offering a clean woody option for warm afternoons.

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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, Active Man or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina takes 6 of 7 categories. Active Man is rated 3.70/5 from 54 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Active Man for a ozonic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Active Man or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina lasts longest (Ma' Alaina 66/100, Active Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Active Man or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina projects furthest (Ma' Alaina 63/100, Active Man 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Active Man and Ma' Alaina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Floral Notes and Rose.

Is Active Man or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?

For summer, Active Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Ma' Alaina is the stronger pick. Active Man suits daytime wear; Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Active Man and Ma' Alaina?

Active Man has top notes of Ozonic notes, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Floral Notes, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Ma' Alaina has top notes of elemi, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Graperfuit, heart notes of Carnation, Violet, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Sandalwood.