Fragrance comparison

In Motion vs The Empress' Kiss

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

In Motion

INME

3.5515 votes

Rank #37,531 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Empress' Kiss

Mystikum

3.6181 votes

Rank #10,034 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Empress' Kiss takes 4 of 5 categories.

In Motion
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Empress' Kiss
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

In Motion1/5

The Empress' Kiss4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In MotionINME

The Empress' KissMystikum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

3.61/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

Category winnerThe Empress' KissRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

38%Love

17%Like

29%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Empress' Kiss

SillageThe Empress' Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerIn MotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity86%

white floral72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

metallic30%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CedarJasmineRaspberrySaffron

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GeraniumBergamotSaffronDavanaCardamom

Heart

ClovesRaspberryOrange BlossomRoseCaramelJasmine

Base

VanillaMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarOudOakmoss

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer56

Fall100

Winter33

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,034

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerThe Empress' KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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The Empress' Kiss opens as a spicy floral with saffron, cardamom and a rich rose at the center. On skin, it often reads classy, slightly vintage in mood, and more feminine than truly neutral. The dry-down softens into jammy rose, jasmine, caramel, vanilla and amber, with musk and woods giving it a warmer finish. It ma…

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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, In Motion or The Empress' Kiss?

The Empress' Kiss takes 4 of 5 categories. In Motion is rated 3.55/5 from 15 votes; The Empress' Kiss is rated 3.61/5 from 81 votes. Choose In Motion for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Empress' Kiss for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Motion or The Empress' Kiss?

The Empress' Kiss lasts longest (The Empress' Kiss 82/100, In Motion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Motion or The Empress' Kiss?

The Empress' Kiss projects furthest (The Empress' Kiss 76/100, In Motion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Motion and The Empress' Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Cedar, Jasmine, Raspberry and Saffron.

Is In Motion or The Empress' Kiss better for summer or winter?

In Motion suits daytime wear; The Empress' Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Motion and The Empress' Kiss?

In Motion features Cedar, Jasmine, Raspberry and Saffron. The Empress' Kiss has top notes of Geranium, Bergamot, Saffron and Davana, heart notes of Cloves, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.