Fragrance comparison

Fantasquatic vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fantasquatic

Mugler

3.83116 votes

Rank #16,095 AromaticMarine

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #50,405 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fantasquatic takes 5 of 6 categories.

Fantasquatic
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fantasquatic5/6

Active Man Intense1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FantasquaticMugler

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerFantasquaticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

116 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFantasquatic

SillageFantasquatic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value83

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine91%

amber83%

salty74%

warm spicy65%

woody56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesCardamomCoriander

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisPapyrusPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

Category winnerFantasquaticLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

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#16,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#50,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFantasquaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fantasquatic by Mugler delivers an unexpected twist on the traditional summer aquatic. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and bitter lemon peel cuts through the air first. Seconds later, crushed green cardamom seeds and cold coriander seeds crackle against an authentic surge of salty sea notes. You will not find sticky…

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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, Fantasquatic or Active Man Intense?

Fantasquatic takes 5 of 6 categories. Fantasquatic is rated 3.83/5 from 116 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Fantasquatic for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fantasquatic or Active Man Intense?

Fantasquatic lasts longest (Fantasquatic 68/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fantasquatic or Active Man Intense?

Fantasquatic projects furthest (Fantasquatic 58/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fantasquatic and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Cardamom and Coriander.

Is Fantasquatic or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

Fantasquatic suits daytime wear; Active Man Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fantasquatic and Active Man Intense?

Fantasquatic has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Ambergris, Papyrus 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.