Fragrance comparison

Dubai Amber vs In Motion

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dubai Amber

Bond No 9

4.03127 votes

Rank #4,535 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

In Motion

INME

3.5515 votes

Rank #37,486 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Amber takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dubai Amber
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
In Motion
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dubai Amber4/5

In Motion1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dubai Amber
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dubai Amber
Sillage & projection: Dubai Amber
Value for money: In Motion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dubai Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dubai AmberBond No 9

In MotionINME

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%

3.55/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerDubai AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

108 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDubai Amber

SillageDubai Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIn MotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

soft spicy83%

rose74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

woody100%

fruity86%

white floral72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

metallic30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperSaffronBergamotRaspberry

Heart

Gurjan balsamGuaiac WoodBulgarian RoseJasmine

Base

AmberCedarVanilla

Notes

CedarJasmineRaspberrySaffron

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Raspberry, Jasmine and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#37,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDubai AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dubai Amber is a rich rose, saffron, and amber fragrance with a woody, softly spicy core. It opens bright but quickly turns warm, resinous, and slightly powdery, with vanilla smoothing the base. It suits shoppers who want a bold oriental style with strong presence, especially in cooler weather. The overall feel leans…

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In Motion by INME is a fragrance that centers on a bright jasmine absolute heart, complemented by tart raspberry, earthy saffron, and a grounding cedarwood base. Launched in 2023, this woody, fruity scent is designed for women who want a daily companion for their personal goals and active schedules. It offers a clean,…

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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, Dubai Amber or In Motion?

Dubai Amber takes 4 of 5 categories. Dubai Amber is rated 4.03/5 from 127 votes; In Motion is rated 3.55/5 from 15 votes. Choose Dubai Amber for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose In Motion for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Amber or In Motion?

Dubai Amber lasts longest (Dubai Amber 83/100, In Motion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Amber or In Motion?

Dubai Amber projects furthest (Dubai Amber 76/100, In Motion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Amber and In Motion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Raspberry, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Dubai Amber or In Motion better for summer or winter?

In Motion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Amber and In Motion?

Dubai Amber has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Bergamot and Raspberry, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Guaiac Wood, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar and Vanilla. In Motion features Cedar, Jasmine, Raspberry and Saffron.