Motion vs Mustang Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mustang Blue takes 5 of 5 categories.
MotionChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mustang BlueChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Motion0/5
Mustang Blue5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mustang Blue
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mustang Blue
- Sillage & projection
- Mustang Blue
- Value for money
- Mustang Blue
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mustang Blue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MotionHeadMustang BlueMustangWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 65%Had 12%Want 23%
3.64/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 65%Had 18%Want 18%
Category winnerMustang BlueRating 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
19%Love
51%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
47 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMustang Blue
SillageMustang Blue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMustang BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy88%
aromatic77%
soft spicy65%
leather53%
metallic42%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
herbal50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronClary Sage
Heart
PepperCardamom
Base
CedarDry Wood
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonBergamotMintBasil
Heart1 to 2 hours
Pine TreeArtemisiaPepperLavenderClovesCardamomGeraniumClary Sage
Base2 to 3 hours
CedarPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Pepper, Cardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mustang Blue, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer80
Fall44
Winter20
Day100
Night33
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#21,107
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerMustang BlueHigher 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 →Mustang Blue by Mustang is a brisk aromatic fougere built around clean citrus, herbal greens, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, cool mint, and green basil, creating an energetic and refreshing first impression. As the opening settles, an extensive herbal heart emerges, featuring…
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 Mustang Blue?
Mustang Blue takes 5 of 5 categories. Motion is rated 3.64/5 from 14 votes; Mustang Blue is rated 3.64/5 from 47 votes. Choose Motion for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mustang Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Motion or Mustang Blue?
Mustang Blue lasts longest (Mustang Blue 50/100, Motion 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Motion or Mustang Blue?
Mustang Blue projects furthest (Mustang Blue 48/100, Motion 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Motion and Mustang Blue smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Pepper, Cardamom and Cedar.
Is Motion or Mustang Blue better for summer or winter?
Motion suits daytime wear; Mustang Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Motion and Mustang Blue?
Motion has top notes of Saffron and Clary Sage, heart notes of Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Dry Wood. Mustang Blue has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Basil, heart notes of Pine Tree, Artemisia, Pepper and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.
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