Fragrance comparison

Sabha vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Sabha

Abna Youssef Perfumes

4.002 votes

Rank #63,600 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,257 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sabha
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Sabha2/4

Active Man Intense2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SabhaAbna Youssef Perfumes

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySabha

SillageSabha

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

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePalisander RosewoodOsmanthusNeroliLavenderCypress

Heart

Water NotesMelonLily of the ValleyGeraniumYlang Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodTolu BalsamTobaccoLeather

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli, Lavender and Cypress. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerActive Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sabha by Abna Youssef Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Palisander Rosewood, Osmanthus, Neroli, Lavender and Cypress; middle notes are Water Notes, Melon, Lily of the Valley, Geranium and Ylang Ylang; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Tobacco and Leather.

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Sabha or Active Man Intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sabha is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Sabha for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sabha or Active Man Intense?

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

Which projects more, Sabha or Active Man Intense?

Sabha projects furthest (Sabha 88/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sabha and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Lavender and Cypress.

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

Sabha suits day or night wear; Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sabha and Active Man Intense?

Sabha has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Palisander Rosewood, Osmanthus and Neroli, heart notes of Water Notes, Melon, Lily of the Valley and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam and Tobacco. 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.