Tempore Uomo vs Active Man Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tempore Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories.
Tempore UomoChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Active Man IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Tempore Uomo4/5
Active Man Intense1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Tempore Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tempore Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Tempore Uomo
- Value for money
- Active Man Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tempore Uomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Tempore UomoLaura BiagiottiActive Man IntenseChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerTempore UomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityTempore Uomo
SillageTempore Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
floral69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HazelnutPineappleLavenderMelonAniseYuzuPepperCypress
Heart
CarnationRoseCinnamonLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite CardamomCoriander
Base
Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodIncenseCedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage
Base5-7 hrs
MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Melon, Pepper 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 seasonSpring100
Summer59
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,394
PerfumerIFF
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTempore UomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTempore Uomo is a complex woody spicy scent that blends hazelnut and pineapple with a warm aromatic heart. Launched in 1999, it provides a distinctive profile for men who prefer a mix of fruitiness and dry woods. It works best during transitional spring weather, offering a professional yet interesting presence that si…
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, Tempore Uomo or Active Man Intense?
Tempore Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories. Tempore Uomo is rated 4.10/5 from 139 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Tempore Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Tempore Uomo or Active Man Intense?
Tempore Uomo lasts longest (Tempore Uomo 74/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tempore Uomo or Active Man Intense?
Tempore Uomo projects furthest (Tempore Uomo 65/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tempore Uomo and Active Man Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Melon, Pepper and Cypress.
Is Tempore Uomo 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 Tempore Uomo and Active Man Intense?
Tempore Uomo has top notes of Hazelnut, Pineapple, Lavender and Melon, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cinnamon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Cedar. 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.
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