Fragrance comparison

UNLTD The Exhibit vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

UNLTD The Exhibit

Marc Ecko

3.9858 votes

Rank #16,197 CitrusAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #48,635 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Active Man Intense takes 4 of 6 categories.

UNLTD The Exhibit
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. 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, daytime wear.

UNLTD The Exhibit2/6

Active Man Intense4/6

Ratings & consensus: UNLTD The Exhibit
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): Active Man Intense
Fragranxe ranking: UNLTD The Exhibit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UNLTD The ExhibitMarc Ecko

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 61%Had 21%Want 19%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerUNLTD The ExhibitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

58 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

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityActive Man Intense

SillageActive Man Intense

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

citrus100%

aromatic86%

sweet72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fruity30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeBergamotRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomMelonLavender

Base4-5 hrs

MuskVetiverAmber

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

Category winnerActive Man IntenseLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex54

Women0

Casual 47%Work 30%Party 13%Date 10%

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

Casual 47%Work 30%Party 12%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#48,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUNLTD The ExhibitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Ecko UNLTD The Exhibit is an uncomplicated, upbeat citrus cologne built around an energetic burst of sweet orange, zesty bergamot, and crisp red apple. The opening smells like peeled fruit on a sunny morning, carrying a sunny brightness that immediately lifts the room. As the sharp initial mist settles, dewy melo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, UNLTD The Exhibit or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense takes 4 of 6 categories. UNLTD The Exhibit is rated 3.98/5 from 58 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose UNLTD The Exhibit for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. 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, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, UNLTD The Exhibit or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense lasts longest (Active Man Intense 60/100, UNLTD The Exhibit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, UNLTD The Exhibit or Active Man Intense?

Active Man Intense projects furthest (Active Man Intense 55/100, UNLTD The Exhibit 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do UNLTD The Exhibit and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Melon and Lavender.

Is UNLTD The Exhibit or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?

UNLTD The Exhibit suits daytime wear; Active Man Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in UNLTD The Exhibit and Active Man Intense?

UNLTD The Exhibit has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Red Apple, heart notes of Cardamom, Melon and Lavender, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber. 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.