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Lady Rose vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 13 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lady Rose takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Lady Rose

    Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Active Man Intense

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Lady Rose2/4
Active Man Intense1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Active Man Intense
Value for money
Lady Rose
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lady Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Lady RoseMith
Active Man IntenseChris Adams
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
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
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageActive Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value83
Category winnerLady RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
aromatic92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
woody69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Red BerriesLemonMandarin OrangeCassisGreen LeavesWatermelon
Heart
RoseGeraniumSea NotesPine TreeLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Guaiac WoodMuskOakmossAmber
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage
Base5-7 hrs
MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Geranium 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 season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men93
Unisex0
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLady RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lady Rose by Mith wears like a fresh green rose with bright citrus, watery fruit and an aromatic edge. The rose stays central, but it is surrounded by leafy notes, sea air, soft woods and clean musk, so it reads breezier than a rich jammy floral. Best for spring and daytime wear, especially if you like rose with a sha…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lady Rose or Active Man Intense?

Lady Rose takes 2 of 4 categories. Lady Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Lady Rose for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lady Rose or Active Man Intense?

They last about the same: Lady Rose 60/100, Active Man Intense 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lady Rose or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense projects furthest (Active Man Intense 55/100, Lady Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lady Rose and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Guaiac Wood.

Is Lady Rose or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lady Rose and Active Man Intense?

Lady Rose has top notes of Red Berries, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Sea Notes and Pine Tree, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber. 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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