His Curve vs Active Man Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Active Man Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.
His CurveChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active Man IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, evening wear.
His Curve2/5
Active Man Intense3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Curve
- Sillage & projection
- Active Man Intense
- Value for money
- Active Man Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Active Man Intense
- Fragranxe ranking
- His Curve
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His CurveThe Dua BrandActive Man IntenseChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · 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
Category winners
LongevityHis Curve
SillageActive Man Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Juniper BerriesSandalwoodPineappleCorianderBergamotLavenderCardamomMahoganyVetiverVioletPepperNeroli
No top / heart / base split published
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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,632
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#51,905
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHis CurveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Curve by The Dua Brand delivers an aromatic green profile inspired by classic nineties barbershop compositions. The scent opens with a burst of tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, zesty lemon, and herbal juniper berries, softened quickly by floral neroli. As the opening settles, an invigorating green core of cactus, …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, His Curve or Active Man Intense?
Active Man Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. His Curve is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose His Curve for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, His Curve or Active Man Intense?
His Curve lasts longest (His Curve 80/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Curve or Active Man Intense?
Active Man Intense projects furthest (Active Man Intense 55/100, His Curve 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Curve and Active Man Intense smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Coriander, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is His Curve or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?
His Curve suits daytime wear; Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Curve and Active Man Intense?
His Curve features Juniper Berries, Sandalwood, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot. 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.
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