Indigo Smoke vs Active Man Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Indigo Smoke takes 3 of 5 categories.
Indigo SmokeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Active Man IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Indigo Smoke3/5
Active Man Intense2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Indigo Smoke
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Indigo Smoke
- Sillage & projection
- Active Man Intense
- Value for money
- Active Man Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Indigo Smoke
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Indigo SmokeArquisteActive Man IntenseChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 499 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerIndigo SmokeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
30%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
499 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
Category winners
LongevityIndigo Smoke
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 bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
smoky77%
amber69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lapsang Souchong TeaVetiverBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
ApricotGuaiac WoodCassia BourbonCarrot Seeds
Base
IncenseMatePine tarCedar Leaves
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage
Base5-7 hrs
MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesVetiver, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
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#28,181
PerfumerCalice Becker
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#54,444
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIndigo SmokeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIndigo Smoke by Arquiste opens with intense pine tar and dark Lapsang Souchong tea leaves, immediately creating a fireside atmosphere. Mandarin orange and bergamot add a brief streak of citrus brightness before guaiac wood and sweet apricot take over the middle phase. As the scent settles on skin, incense and mate res…
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, Indigo Smoke or Active Man Intense?
Indigo Smoke takes 3 of 5 categories. Indigo Smoke is rated 4.11/5 from 499 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Indigo Smoke for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Indigo Smoke or Active Man Intense?
Indigo Smoke lasts longest (Indigo Smoke 66/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Indigo Smoke or Active Man Intense?
Active Man Intense projects furthest (Active Man Intense 55/100, Indigo Smoke 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Indigo Smoke and Active Man Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Guaiac Wood.
Is Indigo Smoke or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?
Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Indigo Smoke and Active Man Intense?
Indigo Smoke has top notes of Lapsang Souchong Tea, Vetiver, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Apricot, Guaiac Wood, Cassia Bourbon and Carrot Seeds, a base of Incense, Mate, Pine tar and Cedar Leaves. 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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