Fragrance comparison

Motion vs Rite Volume II

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Motion

ART Perfume

4.0534 votes

Rank #17,702 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Rite Volume II

G Parfums

3.297 votes

Rank #64,750 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rite Volume II takes 2 of 3 categories.

Motion
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rite Volume II
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Motion1/3

Rite Volume II2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MotionART Perfume

Rite Volume IIG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 14%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityRite Volume II

SillageRite Volume II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky91%

rum83%

leather74%

amber65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

mossy92%

earthy84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseLeatherGrapefruitMandarinMilkCumin

Heart

Guaiac WoodVetiverSaffronCitrusSuede

Base

RumMossAmbroxanVanillaMuskStyrax

Notes

MossVetiverAldehydesIncenseVioletMetallic notesWoody NotesRoseLeatherMuskJasmineGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Rite Volume II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 22%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,702

PerfumerJoseph J.

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#64,750

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMotionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Motion opens with creamy milk, grapefruit and mandarin, then quickly pulls into smoke, leather and dry woods. It reads warm, textured and slightly boozy rather than bright or playful. The listed notes suggest a unisex oriental woody scent with a smooth suede heart and an ambery, mossy drydown. If you enjoy smoky leath…

Reviews →

Rite Volume II by G Parfums is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around stark oakmoss and dry vetiver. It opens with sharp aldehydes and a distinctive metallic sheen before settling into smoky incense and weathered leather. Floral touches of violet, rose, and jasmine soften the bitter forest floor without making it …

Reviews →

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, Motion or Rite Volume II?

Rite Volume II takes 2 of 3 categories. Motion is rated 4.05/5 from 34 votes; Rite Volume II is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Motion for a woody and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rite Volume II for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Motion or Rite Volume II?

Rite Volume II lasts longest (Rite Volume II 80/100, Motion 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Motion or Rite Volume II?

Rite Volume II projects furthest (Rite Volume II 81/100, Motion 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Motion and Rite Volume II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

Is Motion or Rite Volume II better for summer or winter?

Motion suits evening wear; Rite Volume II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Motion and Rite Volume II?

Motion has top notes of Incense, Leather, Grapefruit and Mandarin, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Saffron and Citrus, a base of Rum, Moss, Ambroxan and Vanilla. Rite Volume II features Moss, Vetiver, Aldehydes, Incense and Violet.