Fragrance comparison

Jacques Zolty vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 219 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jacques Zolty

3.97208 votes

Rank #5,122 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #53,987 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacques Zolty takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Jacques Zolty4/5

Active Man Intense1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jacques ZoltyJacques Zolty

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerJacques ZoltyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

115 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJacques Zolty

SillageJacques Zolty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value83

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonRosemaryBergamot

Heart

Rose Geranium

Base

CypressPatchouliOakmossCashmeranAmberSandalwoodIncense

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cypress. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#53,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJacques ZoltyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jacques Zolty is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, clean lavender and rugged wood accords. It captures the spirit of a classic British barbershop experience through a modern, masculine lens. This scent works best in professional settings or spring mornings when you need a crisp, reliable fragrance that projec…

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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, Jacques Zolty or Active Man Intense?

Jacques Zolty takes 4 of 5 categories. Jacques Zolty is rated 3.97/5 from 208 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Jacques Zolty for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jacques Zolty or Active Man Intense?

Jacques Zolty lasts longest (Jacques Zolty 75/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacques Zolty or Active Man Intense?

Jacques Zolty projects furthest (Jacques Zolty 66/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacques Zolty and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cypress.

Is Jacques Zolty 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 Jacques Zolty and Active Man Intense?

Jacques Zolty has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose Geranium, a base of Cypress, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Cashmeran. 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.