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Les Brumes vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 178 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • Les Brumes

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Active Man Intense

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Les Brumes2/5
Active Man Intense2/5
Ratings & consensus
Active Man Intense
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Les Brumes
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Active Man Intense
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Les Brumes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Les BrumesOrmaie
Active Man IntenseChris Adams
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.07/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerActive Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
21%Like
24%Ok
22%Dislike
8%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
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate57
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityLes Brumes

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value83
Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
fresh65%
woody53%
warm spicy42%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GingerLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
SageCardamomTuberoseJasmine
Base
MateCedarVetiverSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage
Base5-7 hrs
MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sage. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring81
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
Night19
Spring86
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex78
Women13
Men93
Unisex0
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#53,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes BrumesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Brumes is a sharp, sparkling citrus fragrance with a lemon sorbet bite, airy orange peel and a fizzy vitamin C feel on skin. The citrus stays more tart than soft, with ginger, herbs and pale woods giving it a crisp, slightly green frame. It suits warm days, citrus lovers and anyone who enjoys fresh scents with a s…

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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, Les Brumes or Active Man Intense?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Les Brumes is rated 3.07/5 from 167 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Les Brumes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Brumes or Active Man Intense?

Les Brumes lasts longest (Les Brumes 66/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Brumes or Active Man Intense?

Projection is very close: Les Brumes 55/100, Active Man Intense 55/100 for sillage.

Do Les Brumes and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sage.

Is Les Brumes or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Les Brumes and Active Man Intense?

Les Brumes has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Mate, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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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