Fragrance comparison

Guamá vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Guamá

Phebo

3.8121 votes

Rank #57,913 AquaticOzonic

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21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,444 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Active Man Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.

Guamá
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Guamá1/5

Active Man Intense3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GuamáPhebo

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%

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

24%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGuamá

SillageTie

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

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

fresh84%

marine77%

citrus69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonViolet LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Sea NotesFreesiaCyclamenGeraniumCoriander

Base

LeatherNatural MuskPatchouliAmberCedar Essence

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesMelon, Violet Leaves, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall11

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerActive Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phebo Guamá opens with a sharp burst of sweet melon, cold bergamot, and crushed violet leaves. As the top notes settle into a humid July morning, ocean brine and green cyclamen emerge across the skin, giving the blend an ozonic, sea-spray quality. The base gradually brings grounded cedar essence, earthy patchouli, and…

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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, Guamá or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. Guamá is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Guamá for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Guamá or Active Man Intense?

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

Which projects more, Guamá or Active Man Intense?

Projection is very close: Guamá 55/100, Active Man Intense 55/100 for sillage.

Do Guamá and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Melon, Violet Leaves, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

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

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

What are the notes in Guamá and Active Man Intense?

Guamá has top notes of Melon, Violet Leaves, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, Freesia, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Leather, Natural Musk, Patchouli and Amber. 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.