Fragrance comparison

In Motion vs Zabad

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

In Motion

INME

3.5515 votes

Rank #37,486 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Zabad

Raydan

5.003 votes

Rank #39,422 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

In Motion
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zabad
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

In Motion2/4

Zabad2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In MotionINME

ZabadRaydan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityZabad

SillageZabad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerIn MotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity86%

white floral72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

metallic30%

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

CivetOrangeGeraniumSaffronRose

Heart

JasmineImmortelleRaspberryOrange Cassia Tree

Base

PatchouliDry WoodCedarMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSandalwood

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

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn MotionHigher 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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Zabad by Raydan presents a daring, animalic-forward composition that leans heavily into traditional oriental perfumery. The blend opens with a pungent mix of civet and saffron, quickly settling into a robust, woody-musky core anchored by patchouli and dry cedar. It serves as an intriguing, bold choice for those who ap…

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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 Zabad?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. In Motion is rated 3.55/5 from 15 votes; Zabad is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose In Motion for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zabad for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Motion or Zabad?

Zabad lasts longest (Zabad 80/100, In Motion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Motion or Zabad?

Zabad projects furthest (Zabad 67/100, In Motion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Motion and Zabad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cedar, Jasmine, Raspberry and Saffron.

Is In Motion or Zabad better for summer or winter?

In Motion suits daytime wear; Zabad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Motion and Zabad?

In Motion features Cedar, Jasmine, Raspberry and Saffron. Zabad has top notes of Civet, Orange, Geranium and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Immortelle, Raspberry and Orange Cassia Tree, a base of Patchouli, Dry Wood, Cedar and Musk.