Motion by Mary Kay bottle
Mary Kay

Motion

3.7/5 · 43 votes Feminine 2021
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Banana FlowerMangosteen
Heart notes
RambutanRosebay WillowherbDewberryRhododendron
Base notes
Nasturtium

Character

Longevity2.9/5
Sillage2.4/5
Day100
Night5
Spring90
Summer85
Fall15
Winter10
Our take

Motion by Mary Kay opens with a strange sour snap that will put some wearers off immediately. The banana flower and bergamot combine into a sharp green streak that feels more like crushed stems than a ripe fruit bowl. It lacks the creamy comfort many expect from a fruity floral, and that initial bite is a genuine hurdle to enjoying the rest of the wear.

Once the top notes settle, the heart reveals a lush garden of magnolia and rambutan. The blackberry and dewberry add a gentle sweetness that balances the earlier tartness. It feels like a bright morning walk through a damp orchard where the air is thick with blooming petals and fresh leaves.

The base is remarkably simple with only nasturtium, which keeps the entire composition leaning into its fresh and woody accords. There is no heavy musk or deep amber to weigh it down. It stays light on the skin, moving through its citrus and floral phases with a clean transparency that suits a breezy, sunlit afternoon perfectly.

This scent is for the person who wants to smell like they just stepped out of a greenhouse with a basket of fruit. It captures the feeling of a picnic blanket spread over dewy grass while white flowers sway in a warm breeze.

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