Adidas Active Bodies vs INK
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Adidas Active Bodies takes 4 of 7 categories.
Adidas Active BodiesChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
INKChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Adidas Active Bodies4/7
INK3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Adidas Active Bodies
- Community sentiment
- Adidas Active Bodies
- Longevity
- INK
- Sillage & projection
- Adidas Active Bodies
- Value for money
- Adidas Active Bodies
- Versatility
- INK
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- INK
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Adidas Active BodiesAdidasINKMalloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 483 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%
Category winnerAdidas Active BodiesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
483 votes
54%Love
12%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
12%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerAdidas Active BodiesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityINK
SillageAdidas Active Bodies
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAdidas Active BodiesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
green77%
powdery69%
lavender61%
woody100%
amber91%
aromatic83%
fruity74%
sweet65%
balsamic56%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderAldehydesGreen NotesCassiaCarawayLemon
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesSandalwoodCedarFreesiaRose
Base
OakmossAmberMuskLabdanumStyraxTonka Bean
Notes
InkRaspberryStyraxSandalwoodFrankincenseIndian OudLabdanumOakmoss
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Styrax. Durations are only published for INK, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter87
Day–
Night–
Spring11
Summer22
Fall78
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerINKMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,656
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#24,648
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerINKHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAdidas Active Bodies by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adidas Active Bodies was launched in 1990. Top notes are Lavender, Aldehydes, Green Notes, Cassia, Caraway and Lemon; middle notes are Pine Tree Needles, Sandalwood, Cedar, Freesia and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Amber, Musk, Labdanum, Styrax an…
Reviews →INK by Mallo delivers an unusual balance of dark resins, sharp ink, and tart fruit. Created in collaboration with tattoo artist GAKKIN, this unisex release centers on a distinctive carbon ink accord paired with rich Indian oud and tangy raspberry. As the scent settles, warm balsamic styrax, frankincense, and creamy sa…
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, Adidas Active Bodies or INK?
Adidas Active Bodies takes 4 of 7 categories. Adidas Active Bodies is rated 3.89/5 from 483 votes; INK is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes. Choose Adidas Active Bodies for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose INK for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Adidas Active Bodies or INK?
INK lasts longest (INK 78/100, Adidas Active Bodies 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Adidas Active Bodies or INK?
Adidas Active Bodies projects furthest (Adidas Active Bodies 65/100, INK 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Adidas Active Bodies and INK smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Styrax.
Is Adidas Active Bodies or INK better for summer or winter?
For summer, INK is the stronger pick. For winter, INK is the stronger pick. INK suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Adidas Active Bodies and INK?
Adidas Active Bodies has top notes of Lavender, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Cassia, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Sandalwood, Cedar and Freesia, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Musk and Labdanum. INK features Ink, Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Frankincense.
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