Fragrance comparison

Chateau Philipp vs Motif

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Chateau Philipp

Schlossparfumerie

3.3013 votes

Rank #22,379 AromaticWoody

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66%scent match

Closely related

Motif

LELAS

4.2528 votes

Rank #24,653 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chateau Philipp
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Motif
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chateau Philipp2/4

Motif2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chateau PhilippSchlossparfumerie

MotifLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

61%Love

18%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityChateau Philipp

SillageMotif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

white floral56%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

green50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryCoriander

Heart

JasmineGeranium

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliPine Tree

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CypressPine TreeBay Leaf

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer77

Fall62

Winter46

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#22,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#24,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerChateau PhilippHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chateau Philipp is an aromatic spicy fragrance that leans into a classic masculine profile. It features a bright opening of lavender and lemon, moving into a heart of geranium and jasmine. The dry-down relies on cedar and sandalwood, creating a dry, reliable scent suitable for daily office wear or crisp spring morning…

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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, Chateau Philipp or Motif?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chateau Philipp is rated 3.30/5 from 13 votes; Motif is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Chateau Philipp for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Motif for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chateau Philipp or Motif?

Chateau Philipp lasts longest (Chateau Philipp 78/100, Motif 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chateau Philipp or Motif?

Projection is very close: Motif 61/100, Chateau Philipp 60/100 for sillage.

Do Chateau Philipp and Motif smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Pine Tree.

Is Chateau Philipp or Motif better for summer or winter?

Motif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chateau Philipp and Motif?

Chateau Philipp has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Pine Tree. Motif has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf.