Fragrance comparison

Yitsu vs Active Man Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,651 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Active Man Intense

Chris Adams

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,351 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yitsu takes 3 of 5 categories.

Yitsu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active Man Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Yitsu3/5

Active Man Intense2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YitsuJAFRA

Active Man IntenseChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerYitsuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityActive Man Intense

SillageActive Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value83

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage

Base5-7 hrs

MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Melon. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter57

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYitsuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yitsu by JAFRA is an aromatic fougere that leans into crisp bamboo leaf and green tea. Launched in 2008, it delivers a sharp, clean opening perfect for spring and summer days. The composition balances refreshing citrus notes with a sturdy woody base of guaiac wood and sandalwood. It functions well as a daily reach for…

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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, Yitsu or Active Man Intense?

Yitsu takes 3 of 5 categories. Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Yitsu or Active Man Intense?

They last about the same: Active Man Intense 60/100, Yitsu 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Yitsu or Active Man Intense?

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

Do Yitsu and Active Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Melon.

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

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

What are the notes in Yitsu and Active Man Intense?

Yitsu has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Tea, Green Tea and Lavender, heart notes of Cassis, Melon, Musk and African Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin. 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.