Fragrance comparison

Malabar 2017 vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

5 wins

Malabar 2017

House of Hautt

4.2421 votes

Rank #45,324 IrisAromatic

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #47,779 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malabar 2017 takes 5 of 6 categories.

Malabar 2017
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Malabar 20175/6

Active Man Intense1/6

Ratings & consensus: Malabar 2017
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malabar 2017
Sillage & projection: Malabar 2017
Value for money: Active Man Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Malabar 2017
Fragranxe ranking: Malabar 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malabar 2017House of Hautt

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 49%Had 17%Want 34%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerMalabar 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMalabar 2017

SillageMalabar 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

violet69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCorianderTonka BeanCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherCedarAmberOakmossVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

Category winnerMalabar 2017Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day39

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 15%

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#45,324

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalabar 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Hautt Malabar 2017 pairs earthy rootiness with smooth warmth. The scent opens on bitter bergamot and dry sage, giving off a brief aromatic spark before powdery iris takes total command. You will not find soapy florals here. Instead, rich cardamom and sweet tonka bean wrap around the iris heart to create a plu…

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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, Malabar 2017 or Active Man Intense?

Malabar 2017 takes 5 of 6 categories. Malabar 2017 is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Malabar 2017 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malabar 2017 or Active Man Intense?

Malabar 2017 lasts longest (Malabar 2017 72/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malabar 2017 or Active Man Intense?

Malabar 2017 projects furthest (Malabar 2017 78/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malabar 2017 and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Coriander.

Is Malabar 2017 or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

Malabar 2017 suits evening wear; Active Man Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malabar 2017 and Active Man Intense?

Malabar 2017 has top notes of Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Coriander, Tonka Bean and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss. 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.