Fragrance comparison

Manar vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Manar

Touch Of Oud

3.002 votes

Rank #25,494 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,444 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Active Man Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.

Manar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Manar1/4

Active Man Intense3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManarTouch Of Oud

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityActive Man Intense

SillageActive Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value83

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

musky77%

leather69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherPepperViolet Leaves

Heart

RaspberryCedarIncense

Base

MuskStyraxAmber

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Violet Leaves, Incense and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,494

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#54,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manar by Touch Of Oud opens with a sharp, spirited blend of leather and pepper. This unisex fragrance balances these bold top notes with a heart of sweet raspberry and smoky incense. It settles into a rich, woody base of cedar, amber, and styrax, making it a versatile choice for formal autumn events or crisp evenings …

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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, Manar or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Manar is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Manar for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Manar or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense lasts longest (Active Man Intense 60/100, Manar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manar or Active Man Intense?

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

Do Manar and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Pepper, Violet Leaves, Incense and Musk.

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

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

What are the notes in Manar and Active Man Intense?

Manar has top notes of Leather, Pepper and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Raspberry, Cedar and Incense, a base of Musk, Styrax 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.