Fragrance comparison

Active Man Intense vs Diamond Diana

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #48,840 AromaticCitrus

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diamond Diana takes 4 of 6 categories.

Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Active Man Intense2/6

Diamond Diana4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

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

37%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDiamond Diana

SillageDiamond Diana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

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%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesLemonApricotMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderExotic SpicesBlack RoseSandalwoodOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberVetiverCedarVanillaMusk

Category winnerDiamond DianaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Spring38

Summer29

Fall95

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

Casual 47%Work 30%Party 12%Date 11%

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerDiamond DianaHigher 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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Diamond Diana by Diana Ross is a bold, retro-inspired fragrance that channels the dramatic flair of vintage amber classics. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot, tangy apricot, and crisp green notes that quickly clear away initial alcohol sharpness. Soon, earthy coriander, velvety black rose, and warm sandalwood t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Active Man Intense or Diamond Diana?

Diamond Diana takes 4 of 6 categories. Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Active Man Intense or Diamond Diana?

Diamond Diana lasts longest (Diamond Diana 63/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Active Man Intense or Diamond Diana?

Diamond Diana projects furthest (Diamond Diana 64/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Active Man Intense and Diamond Diana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Coriander.

Is Active Man Intense or Diamond Diana better for summer or winter?

Active Man Intense suits daytime wear; Diamond Diana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Active Man Intense and Diamond Diana?

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. Diamond Diana has top notes of Green Notes, Lemon, Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Exotic Spices, Black Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.