Fragrance comparison

Killer vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

6 wins

Killer

Marc Joseph

4.5812 votes

Rank #29,134 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #48,679 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Killer takes 6 of 6 categories.

Killer
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Killer6/6

Active Man Intense0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KillerMarc Joseph

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerKillerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKiller

SillageKiller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value98

¤ Price value83

Category winnerKillerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressGeraniumSage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

Category winnerKillerLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 31%Party 19%Date 16%

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

Casual 47%Work 30%Party 12%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKillerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Killer by Marc Joseph hits the air with an energetic blast of tart green apple, zesty bergamot, and spicy fresh ginger. It immediately creates a bright, commanding bubble. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge calms down into a smooth aromatic heart of green cypress, crisp geranium, and dry clary sage. The base…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Killer or Active Man Intense?

Killer takes 6 of 6 categories. Killer is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Killer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Killer or Active Man Intense?

Killer lasts longest (Killer 82/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Killer or Active Man Intense?

Killer projects furthest (Killer 81/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Geranium and Sage.

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

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

What are the notes in Killer and Active Man Intense?

Killer has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Musk. 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.