Fragrance comparison

CK One Gold vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,090 ratings analysed

CK One Gold

Calvin Klein

3.751,079 votes

Rank #37,374 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #52,296 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Active Man Intense takes 4 of 6 categories.

CK One Gold
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

CK One Gold2/6

Active Man Intense4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK One GoldCalvin Klein

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 1,079 votes

Have 56%Had 23%Want 21%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerCK One GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,079 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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityActive Man Intense

SillageActive Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value83

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

FigBergamotSage

Heart1 to 2 hours

NeroliJasmineViolet

Base2 to 4 hours

Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

Category winnerActive Man IntenseLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall68

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex59

Women26

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK One GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Gold by Calvin Klein brings a juicy, sweet twist to the classic fresh profile that defined the nineties. Released as an eau de toilette, it opens with a bright burst of fresh-peeled bergamot paired with sweet green fig and an earthy dash of sage. As the citrus top calms, soft floral tones of neroli, jasmine, an…

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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, CK One Gold or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense takes 4 of 6 categories. CK One Gold is rated 3.75/5 from 1,079 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose CK One Gold for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Gold or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense lasts longest (Active Man Intense 60/100, CK One Gold 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Gold or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense projects furthest (Active Man Intense 55/100, CK One Gold 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK One Gold and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Neroli and Guaiac Wood.

Is CK One Gold or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

CK One Gold suits daytime wear; Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Gold and Active Man Intense?

CK One Gold has top notes of Fig, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.