Adidas Active Bodies vs The Chypre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Adidas Active BodiesChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The ChypreChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Adidas Active Bodies2/4
The Chypre2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Chypre
- Sillage & projection
- The Chypre
- Value for money
- Adidas Active Bodies
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Adidas Active Bodies
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Adidas Active BodiesAdidasThe ChypreInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 483 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
483 votes
56%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Chypre
SillageThe Chypre
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%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
earthy77%
animalic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
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
Top
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Sandalwood, Cedar and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter87
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer29
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night80
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#27,656
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#44,547
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAdidas Active BodiesHigher 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 →The Chypre by Insider Parfums brings a classic structure to life with a modern, layered approach. It opens with bright aldehydes and bergamot before settling into a complex heart of peach, plum, and rose. The base remains dense and earthy, defined by oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for fall, per…
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 The Chypre?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Adidas Active Bodies is rated 3.89/5 from 483 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Adidas Active Bodies for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Adidas Active Bodies or The Chypre?
The Chypre lasts longest (The Chypre 80/100, Adidas Active Bodies 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Adidas Active Bodies or The Chypre?
The Chypre projects furthest (The Chypre 68/100, Adidas Active Bodies 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Adidas Active Bodies and The Chypre smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Sandalwood, Cedar and Oakmoss.
Is Adidas Active Bodies or The Chypre better for summer or winter?
The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Adidas Active Bodies and The Chypre?
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. The Chypre has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Tuberose, Peach and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Orris.
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