Fragrance comparison

Defy Eau de Parfum vs Moves

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 982 ratings analysed

4 wins

Defy Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein

3.71496 votes

Rank #29,402 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Moves

Adidas

3.43486 votes

Rank #15,165 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Defy Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Defy Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Moves
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Defy Eau de Parfum4/7

Moves2/7

Ratings & consensus: Defy Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Defy Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Defy Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Moves
Versatility: Defy Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Moves

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Defy Eau de ParfumCalvin Klein

MovesAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 23%

3.43/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

496 votes

24%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

402 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDefy Eau de Parfum

SillageDefy Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMovesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

leather69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

fruity74%

woody65%

fresh56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Saffiano LeatherSuede

Base2 to 3 hours

Haitian Vetiver

Top

Green AppleTomato LeafPineappleMintBlack PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

LavenderMuskJuniper BerriesCedarGingerGeraniumJasmine

Base

ThymeSandalwoodOakmossLily-of-the-Valley

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Defy Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer60

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex2

Women2

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,402

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerMovesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein Defy Eau de Parfum delivers a crisp, modern mix of bright citrus, spicy warmth, and smooth leather. The scent starts with juicy mandarin orange sharpened by black pepper, giving off a clean kick right away. As it settles, saffiano leather and soft suede take over the middle, creating a refined texture tha…

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Moves by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Moves was launched in 1999. Top notes are Green Apple, Tomato Leaf, Pineapple, Mint, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Star Anise; middle notes are Lavender, Musk, Juniper Berries, Cedar, Ginger, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Thyme, Sandalwood, Oakmoss an…

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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, Defy Eau de Parfum or Moves?

Defy Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Defy Eau de Parfum is rated 3.71/5 from 496 votes; Moves is rated 3.43/5 from 486 votes. Choose Defy Eau de Parfum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Moves for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Defy Eau de Parfum or Moves?

Defy Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Defy Eau de Parfum 64/100, Moves 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Defy Eau de Parfum or Moves?

Defy Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Defy Eau de Parfum 51/100, Moves 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Defy Eau de Parfum and Moves smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper.

Is Defy Eau de Parfum or Moves better for summer or winter?

For summer, Defy Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Defy Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Defy Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Defy Eau de Parfum and Moves?

Defy Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Saffiano Leather and Suede, a base of Haitian Vetiver. Moves has top notes of Green Apple, Tomato Leaf, Pineapple and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Musk, Juniper Berries and Cedar, a base of Thyme, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Lily-of-the-Valley.