Fragrance comparison

Kale vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

1 wins

Kale

DSH Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #48,760 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #52,235 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kale takes 1 of 2 categories.

Kale
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Kale1/2

Active Man Intense0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KaleDSH Perfumes

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

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 hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AppleGreen LeavesPine needlesBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressEgyptian PelargoniumJasmineNeroliRose Petals

Base5-7 hrs

Orris RootWoody NotesViolet LeafVetiverAustralian Sandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#48,760

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DSH Perfumes Kale captures the snap and crunch of fresh produce straight from an organic market cooler. Built by independent perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, this aromatic green fragrance leads with chilled green leaves, tart Granny Smith apple, and brisk pine needles. A splash of lemon and bergamot adds immediate spark…

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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, Kale or Active Man Intense?

Kale takes 1 of 2 categories. Kale is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Kale for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Do Kale and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Cypress and Neroli.

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

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

What are the notes in Kale and Active Man Intense?

Kale has top notes of Apple, Green Leaves, Pine needles and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Egyptian Pelargonium, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Orris Root, Woody Notes, Violet Leaf and Vetiver. 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.