Fragrance comparison

Tuxedo Noir vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Tuxedo Noir

LANSY

3.673 votes

Rank #59,826 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #53,987 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Active Man Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.

Tuxedo Noir
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
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.

Tuxedo Noir0/4

Active Man Intense4/4

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: Active Man Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tuxedo NoirLANSY

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

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

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityActive Man Intense

SillageActive Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value83

Category winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Coriander. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

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#59,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerActive Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuxedo Noir opens with bright citrus and pepper, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart with lavender, neroli and a light marine touch. As it dries down, patchouli, musk and amber give it a woody, powdery finish that reads familiar and easy to wear. It looks aimed at men who like fresh designer-style scents with a…

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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, Tuxedo Noir or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. 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, Tuxedo Noir or Active Man Intense?

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

Which projects more, Tuxedo Noir or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense projects furthest (Active Man Intense 55/100, Tuxedo Noir 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tuxedo Noir and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Coriander.

Is Tuxedo Noir or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

Tuxedo Noir suits daytime wear; Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tuxedo Noir and Active Man Intense?

Tuxedo Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber 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.