Fragrance comparison

Active Man Intense vs Daddy Cool

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

4 wins

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,117 AromaticCitrus

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62%scent match

Closely related

Daddy Cool

Superz.

3.7637 votes

Rank #39,562 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Active Man Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.

Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Daddy Cool
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Active Man Intense4/5

Daddy Cool1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Daddy CoolSuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerActive Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

64%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

59%Love

8%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

22%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityActive Man Intense

SillageActive Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value42

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

amber30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

Notes

BergamotLemonGrapefruitCypressTonka BeanAmberMandarin OrangeMossSaffronFreesiaMuskPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,562

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDaddy CoolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Daddy Cool by Superz. is a punchy, citrus-forward oriental fragrance for men. It leads with a sharp mix of bergamot and grapefruit, creating a crisp, bright entrance. The composition shifts into aromatic and woody territory as it settles, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during the warmer months whe…

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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 Intense or Daddy Cool?

Active Man Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Daddy Cool is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Daddy Cool for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Active Man Intense or Daddy Cool?

Active Man Intense lasts longest (Active Man Intense 60/100, Daddy Cool 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Active Man Intense or Daddy Cool?

Projection is very close: Active Man Intense 55/100, Daddy Cool 54/100 for sillage.

Do Active Man Intense and Daddy Cool smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Active Man Intense or Daddy Cool better for summer or winter?

Active Man Intense suits evening wear; Daddy Cool suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Active Man Intense and Daddy Cool?

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. Daddy Cool features Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Cypress and Tonka Bean.