Fragrance comparison

Moves vs Tendenza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 578 ratings analysed

Moves

Adidas

3.43486 votes

Rank #15,638 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #10,352 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tendenza takes 6 of 7 categories.

Moves
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Tendenza
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Moves1/7

Tendenza6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MovesAdidas

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 21%

Category winnerTendenzaRating 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

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerTendenzaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTendenza

SillageTendenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMovesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

fruity74%

woody65%

fresh56%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh spicy and fresh

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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mint, Lavender and Musk. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Category winnerTendenzaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#10,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerTendenzaHigher 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…

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Van Gils Tendenza delivers an easygoing splash of crisp red apple, tart lime, and cool mint right out of the bottle. A gentle touch of cinnamon warms up the opening before giving way to a clean, powdery heart of lavender, sweet violet, and geranium. As the fragrance settles over several hours, creamy sandalwood, soft …

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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 Tendenza?

Tendenza takes 6 of 7 categories. Moves is rated 3.43/5 from 486 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Moves for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moves or Tendenza?

Tendenza lasts longest (Tendenza 66/100, Moves 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moves or Tendenza?

Tendenza projects furthest (Tendenza 63/100, Moves 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moves and Tendenza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mint, Lavender and Musk.

Is Moves or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tendenza is the stronger pick. For winter, Tendenza is the stronger pick. Tendenza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moves and Tendenza?

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. Tendenza has top notes of Red Apple, Cinnamon, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Iris and Amber.