Fragrance comparison

Rebel Hero vs Active

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Rebel Hero

Mango

3.4715 votes

Rank #64,166 CitrusWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Active

Pecksniff's

3.8257 votes

Rank #13,150 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Active takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rebel Hero
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Active
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rebel Hero1/5

Active4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rebel HeroMango

ActivePecksniff's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 35%

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 76%Had 17%Want 7%

Category winnerActiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

27%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityActive

SillageActive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value85

Category winnerRebel HeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

green80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

lavender30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MojitoGinSandalwoodSpicy NotesLimeHerbal NotesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderWoody NotesVetiver

Base

MuskMossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Lime and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Rebel Hero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring83

Summer100

Fall4

Winter0

Day100

Night8

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 25%Party 19%Date 14%

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerActiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rebel Hero by Mango brings a fizzy, cocktail-inspired blast that immediately wakes up the senses. The opening pours out sharp lime, bitter grapefruit, and a distinct splash of juniper gin. It smells crisp. The citrus hits fast with an invigorating mojito kick, accented by crushed mint and subtle herbal greenery. Withi…

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Active is a simple citrus aromatic that leans fresh, zesty and easy to wear. Reviews point to a grapefruit or mandarin-like opening, light woods underneath, and a clean musky finish that works best in warm weather. It suits daytime, casual wear, the gym, and low-pressure summer use. Value is one of its strongest point…

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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, Rebel Hero or Active?

Active takes 4 of 5 categories. Rebel Hero is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes; Active is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes. Choose Rebel Hero for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Active for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rebel Hero or Active?

Active lasts longest (Active 63/100, Rebel Hero 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rebel Hero or Active?

Active projects furthest (Active 55/100, Rebel Hero 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rebel Hero and Active smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Lime and Grapefruit.

Is Rebel Hero or Active better for summer or winter?

Rebel Hero suits daytime wear; Active suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rebel Hero and Active?

Rebel Hero features Mojito, Gin, Sandalwood, Spicy Notes and Lime. Active has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Woody Notes and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Moss and Sandalwood.