Motion vs Graphite Blue by Realities
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Graphite Blue by Realities takes 5 of 5 categories.
MotionChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Graphite Blue by RealitiesChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Motion0/5
Graphite Blue by Realities5/5
- Ratings & consensus
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- Community sentiment
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- Longevity
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- Sillage & projection
- Graphite Blue by Realities
- Value for money
- Graphite Blue by Realities
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
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- Fragranxe ranking
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Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MotionHeadGraphite Blue by RealitiesLiz ClaiborneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 65%Had 12%Want 23%
4.07/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%
Category winnerGraphite Blue by RealitiesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
64%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
26%Love
62%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGraphite Blue by Realities
SillageGraphite Blue by Realities
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGraphite Blue by RealitiesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy88%
aromatic77%
soft spicy65%
leather53%
metallic42%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
earthy77%
lavender69%
powdery61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronClary Sage
Heart
PepperCardamom
Base
CedarDry Wood
Top
Blue LavenderSaffronTangerine
Heart
CypressClary SageCardamom
Base
OakmossSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Clary Sage, Cardamom 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 seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer93
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night55
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,963
PerfumerLaurent Marrone
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#19,232
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerGraphite Blue by RealitiesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMotion by Head opens with an energetic splash of green clary sage and a dry hint of saffron. As the first rush settles, crushed black pepper and warm cardamom add a breezy, herbal kick across the middle. The base grounds the fragrance with clean cedar and sun-dried wood shavings. It smells like fresh air on an outdoor…
Reviews →Graphite Blue by Realities opens with a sharp burst of blue lavender and tangerine before settling into dry cypress and cedarwood. Warm saffron and cardamom add a light spicy flicker over an earthy oakmoss base. It fits crisp spring mornings or casual office afternoons when you want a clean, woody aromatic profile tha…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Motion or Graphite Blue by Realities?
Graphite Blue by Realities takes 5 of 5 categories. Motion is rated 3.64/5 from 14 votes; Graphite Blue by Realities is rated 4.07/5 from 42 votes. Choose Motion for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Graphite Blue by Realities for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Motion or Graphite Blue by Realities?
Graphite Blue by Realities lasts longest (Graphite Blue by Realities 61/100, Motion 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Motion or Graphite Blue by Realities?
Graphite Blue by Realities projects furthest (Graphite Blue by Realities 51/100, Motion 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Motion and Graphite Blue by Realities smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Cedar.
Is Motion or Graphite Blue by Realities better for summer or winter?
Motion suits daytime wear; Graphite Blue by Realities suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Motion and Graphite Blue by Realities?
Motion has top notes of Saffron and Clary Sage, heart notes of Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Dry Wood. Graphite Blue by Realities has top notes of Blue Lavender, Saffron and Tangerine, heart notes of Cypress, Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.
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