Fragrance comparison

Moves vs Elysian Anise Zephyr

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 508 ratings analysed

Moves

Adidas

3.43486 votes

Rank #15,638 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Elysian Anise Zephyr

The Chef's

3.7322 votes

Rank #58,558 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysian Anise Zephyr takes 4 of 5 categories.

Moves
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Elysian Anise Zephyr
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Moves1/5

Elysian Anise Zephyr4/5

Ratings & consensus: Elysian Anise Zephyr
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elysian Anise Zephyr
Sillage & projection: Elysian Anise Zephyr
Value for money: Elysian Anise Zephyr
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Moves

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MovesAdidas

Elysian Anise ZephyrThe Chef's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 56%Had 7%Want 37%

Category winnerElysian Anise ZephyrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

402 votes

18%Love

59%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityElysian Anise Zephyr

SillageElysian Anise Zephyr

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value88

Category winnerElysian Anise ZephyrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

fruity74%

woody65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

anis69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleTomato LeafPineappleMintBlack PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

LavenderMuskJuniper BerriesCedarGingerGeraniumJasmine

Base

ThymeSandalwoodOakmossLily-of-the-Valley

Top

Lemon VerbenaLemon ZestOrangeMintBlack PepperJuniper Berries

Heart

FennelStar AniseAppleGeraniumFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskPalisander RosewoodOakmossWhite WoodsVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Black Pepper, Star Anise and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter50

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#58,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMovesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moves by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Moves was launched in 1999. Top notes are Green Apple, Tomato Leaf, Pineapple, Mint, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Star Anise; middle notes are Lavender, Musk, Juniper Berries, Cedar, Ginger, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Thyme, Sandalwood, Oakmoss an…

Reviews →

Elysian Anise Zephyr by The Chef's opens with a sharp, citrus-forward burst of lemon verbena and zesty orange that quickly transitions into a herbal, star anise-led heart. It is a crisp, fruity-floral scent designed for daytime wear. This fragrance thrives in warmer spring and summer temperatures when its bright, arom…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Moves or Elysian Anise Zephyr?

Elysian Anise Zephyr takes 4 of 5 categories. Moves is rated 3.43/5 from 486 votes; Elysian Anise Zephyr is rated 3.73/5 from 22 votes. Choose Moves for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Elysian Anise Zephyr for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moves or Elysian Anise Zephyr?

Elysian Anise Zephyr lasts longest (Elysian Anise Zephyr 59/100, Moves 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moves or Elysian Anise Zephyr?

Elysian Anise Zephyr projects furthest (Elysian Anise Zephyr 58/100, Moves 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moves and Elysian Anise Zephyr smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Black Pepper, Star Anise and Musk.

Is Moves or Elysian Anise Zephyr better for summer or winter?

Elysian Anise Zephyr suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moves and Elysian Anise Zephyr?

Moves has top notes of Green Apple, Tomato Leaf, Pineapple and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Musk, Juniper Berries and Cedar, a base of Thyme, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Lily-of-the-Valley. Elysian Anise Zephyr has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lemon Zest, Orange and Mint, heart notes of Fennel, Star Anise, Apple and Geranium, a base of Musk, Palisander Rosewood, Oakmoss and White Woods.