Fragrance comparison

Natio Woman vs Active Man

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Natio Woman

Natio

3.7914 votes

Rank #54,686 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Active Man

Chris Adams

3.7054 votes

Rank #15,932 OzonicLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Active Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Natio Woman
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Active Man
Choose it for a ozonic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Natio Woman1/5

Active Man4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Natio WomanNatio

Active ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 56%Had 26%Want 19%

3.70/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

Category winnerActive ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

24%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityActive Man

SillageActive Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNatio WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

rose30%

ozonic100%

lavender91%

woody83%

citrus74%

floral65%

aromatic56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesJasmineRoseLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-25 mins

Ozonic notesCitrusesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderFloral NotesRoseJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Jasmine, Rose and Lavender. Durations are only published for Active Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night13

Spring56

Summer100

Fall33

Winter19

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Casual 44%Work 30%Party 15%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerActive ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natio Woman is a light, citrus-led floral that wears clean, airy and easy. It opens bright and fresh, then settles into a soft mix of jasmine, rose and lavender that feels more shower-fresh than dressy. This suits warm weather, casual daytime use and anyone who wants a gentle perfume that stays close. If you prefer st…

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Active Man by Chris Adams takes a direct, shower-fresh approach to the traditional aromatic fougere. The first spray releases a brisk surge of airy ozonic notes and tart bergamot. It feels intensely cooling. You will notice a brief chemical alcohol flash during the opening ninety seconds, but that solvent edge dissipa…

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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, Natio Woman or Active Man?

Active Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Natio Woman is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; Active Man is rated 3.70/5 from 54 votes. Choose Natio Woman for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Active Man for a ozonic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Natio Woman or Active Man?

Active Man lasts longest (Active Man 61/100, Natio Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Natio Woman or Active Man?

Active Man projects furthest (Active Man 51/100, Natio Woman 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Natio Woman and Active Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Jasmine, Rose and Lavender.

Is Natio Woman or Active Man better for summer or winter?

Natio Woman suits daytime wear; Active Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Natio Woman and Active Man?

Natio Woman features Citruses, Jasmine, Rose and Lavender. Active Man has top notes of Ozonic notes, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Floral Notes, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.