Fragrance comparison

Byblos Sole vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

Byblos Sole

Byblos

3.8534 votes

Rank #20,991 CitrusWhite Floral

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26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,117 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Active Man Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.

Byblos Sole
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Byblos Sole2/5

Active Man Intense3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos SoleByblos

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 19%Want 32%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerActive Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

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

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityActive Man Intense

SillageActive Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value83

Category winnerByblos SoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh65%

fruity48%

green30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeAppleGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineNeroliTuberoseGingerWhite Flowers

Base

MuskCedarSnowdropsSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Neroli. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex6

Women83

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#54,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByblos SoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Sole is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance designed for casual summer days. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and grapefruit, supported by a crisp apple note. The heart transitions into a bouquet of white florals including jasmine and neroli, grounded by a soft musk base. It feels clean, light, and refreshin…

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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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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, Byblos Sole or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. Byblos Sole is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Byblos Sole for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Sole or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense lasts longest (Active Man Intense 60/100, Byblos Sole 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Sole or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense projects furthest (Active Man Intense 55/100, Byblos Sole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Sole and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Neroli.

Is Byblos Sole or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

Byblos Sole suits daytime wear; Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Sole and Active Man Intense?

Byblos Sole has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Tuberose and Ginger, a base of Musk, Cedar, Snowdrops and Sandalwood. 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.