Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Motif

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,813 ratings analysed

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,380 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Motif

LELAS

4.2528 votes

Rank #24,637 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Motif takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Motif
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apex3/7

Motif4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ApexRoja Dove

MotifLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%

Category winnerMotifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

61%Love

18%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerMotifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMotifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

green50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CypressPine TreeBay Leaf

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cypress. Durations are only published for Motif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall62

Winter46

Day100

Night41

Category winnerMotifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,380

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#24,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apex opens bright with citrus and pineapple, then quickly turns greener, woodsier, and more old-school in character. Cypress, oakmoss, leather, and fir give it a masculine, outdoorsy feel that many find polished, while others find dated or too forceful. It suits someone who likes classic chypre structure with a modern…

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LELAS Motif delivers an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot and juicy mandarin orange that instantly cuts through warm afternoon air. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on your skin, a smooth, honeyed jasmine heart blooms, creating an approachable bridge between sunshine and shade. The true backbone of this fragra…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Apex or Motif?

Motif takes 4 of 7 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Motif is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Motif for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Motif?

They last about the same: Apex 76/100, Motif 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Apex or Motif?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Motif 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex and Motif smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cypress.

Is Apex or Motif better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Apex and Motif?

Apex has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Cistus Incanus and Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Leather. Motif has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf.