Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #48,840 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diamond Diana takes 4 of 6 categories.

Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diamond Diana4/6

Active Man Intense2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

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

37%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

51 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDiamond Diana

SillageDiamond Diana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesLemonApricotMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderExotic SpicesBlack RoseSandalwoodOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberVetiverCedarVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

Category winnerDiamond DianaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer29

Fall95

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 17%

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

Casual 47%Work 30%Party 12%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#48,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDiamond DianaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diamond Diana by Diana Ross is a bold, retro-inspired fragrance that channels the dramatic flair of vintage amber classics. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot, tangy apricot, and crisp green notes that quickly clear away initial alcohol sharpness. Soon, earthy coriander, velvety black rose, and warm sandalwood t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diamond Diana or Active Man Intense?

Diamond Diana takes 4 of 6 categories. Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Diana or Active Man Intense?

Diamond Diana lasts longest (Diamond Diana 63/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or Active Man Intense?

Diamond Diana projects furthest (Diamond Diana 64/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond Diana and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Coriander.

Is Diamond Diana or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

Diamond Diana suits evening wear; Active Man Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond Diana and Active Man Intense?

Diamond Diana has top notes of Green Notes, Lemon, Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Exotic Spices, Black Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.