Adidas is an athletics company, so, it should be kept in mind that the fragrances they produce are catered to a certain segment of the market at a certain price point. This isn’t a Dior or Creed type of fragrance manufacturer, where you are buying something wholly unique and a fashion statement in its own right.
With that out of the way, I wanted to do a review of Moves because it was one that I received as a gift in my early years in high school, which brings back memories when I think about Moves cologne.
This one came out back in 1999. How does it smell? How long does Moves last? Is it worth a try?
Note: Moves for Him was discontinued for a long while. It seems that Adidas has now re-released it. I found bottles on Amazon, which have ben redesigned, but you can at least buy this one again.
What does Adidas Moves Smell Like?
Notes include: black pepper, clove, jasmine, pineapple, spearmint, green apple, musk, and more.
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My Full Review
Moves is a blue fruity fragrance. Not in terms of a lemony type of citrusy smell but its fruity based profile is something similar to Tommy Hilfiger (although they don’t smell the same at all).
Though, there is an orange note here.
Where those two scent do align, is their youthful appeal. Let me just state from the start that, Adidas Moves is a cologne that should be used for high school guys in most instances.
Opening up, green apple is most prevalent and I can also detect the pineapple in it as well. As it settles down a bit, the more earthy notes begin to emerge and give it a center.
You do get a spicy freshness from the combination of the mint and black pepper notes. Nothing massive, but they give an edge to the shower gel sort of aroma that Moves presents.
One interesting note here, is the tomato leaf. Doesn’t stick out for long, but gives this Adidas cologne its initial greenish and freshness. Slightly aquatic, with how this can present early on.
A bottle of Moves can be had for under $10 (update: used to be. New bottles are about $15. Still a good affordable perfume for men) which makes it a solid option for younger guys, who don’t have much of an income yet.
Very clean presentation and always had a great cooling sensation when I wore Moves, back in the day. As it dries down, it honestly becomes much less distinct with its notes.
Vague florals, the blue-ish mishmash of notes and generic fruitiness, and then a musky base with some light woods. Not very complicated, but enjoyable.
Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility
Projection wise it’s pretty moderate and it can last somewhat long depending on the weather and conditions in which it is worn. That’s for the first half.
After that, it’s light and has it remaining refreshing quality that sits close to the skin.
On me, it would always hit the 5-6 hour range. Perhaps, it could tap 7 here or there. It’s a pretty basic and middle of the road performer. Not as bad as some of the really cheap colognes that have been released over the years, but also nothing spectacular.
It always struck me as a warm weather scent but it never really held up outdoors in the heat. It just evokes memories of those months when I was younger and this was my go to cologne.
A couple sprays should be enough for sitting in class, dates, etc. Again, though, this is more of a casual and sporty fragrance. It does smell good enough to venture a bit beyond that, but not much, and it is a teenager to college wear.
Maybe an older guy could wear it during a workout or something along those lines but should definitely opt for something more mature as a day to day fragrance.
Overall Impressions of Adidas Moves
Overall, is Adidas Moves worth a look? I mean, if you’re in middle or high school, then it is a safe bet. Outside of that? If you just happen to get a free bottle or don’t care about spending the $10 bucks…then go for it.
It’s not a mature fragrance and it doesn’t really have much to it in terms of layers. It’s a fairly attractive scent for the younger crowd. Though, it isn’t my favorite, but it is one which will work well for most guys of that age range.
It’s pretty linear, but I like the mix of fruity notes and greener undertones. This is more nostalgia for me, so, I’m not going to be grabbing a bottle. It’s nice enough for what it is and can do the job for some guys out there.
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