Artistry vs Active Man Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
ArtistryChoose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active Man IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Artistry2/5
Active Man Intense2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Artistry
- Sillage & projection
- Active Man Intense
- Value for money
- Active Man Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Artistry
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArtistryMPFActive Man IntenseChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 78%Had 6%Want 17%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
18%Love
64%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArtistry
SillageActive Man Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
amber92%
musky84%
woody77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
BergamotGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
GeraniumIncenseTea
Base5-7 hrs
Guaiac WoodAmbroxanMusk
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage
Base5-7 hrs
MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day71
Night100
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#43,034
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#54,444
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArtistryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMPF Artistry is a clean, bright eau de parfum centered around sparkling citrus, aromatic tea, and sheer amber woods. It opens with an instant burst of cold bergamot and freshly grated ginger, creating an invigorating sensation like chilled ginger tea with lemon. As the bright opening softens, herbal geranium and steep…
Reviews →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…
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, Artistry or Active Man Intense?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Artistry is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Artistry for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Artistry or Active Man Intense?
Artistry lasts longest (Artistry 70/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Artistry or Active Man Intense?
Active Man Intense projects furthest (Active Man Intense 55/100, Artistry 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Artistry and Active Man Intense smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Incense and Guaiac Wood.
Is Artistry or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?
Artistry suits daytime wear; Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Artistry and Active Man Intense?
Artistry has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, Incense and Tea, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambroxan and Musk. 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.
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