Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Motif

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,515 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

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 5 categories.

Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Motif
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dan Dana1/5

Motif4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

MotifLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

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

10%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMotif

SillageMotif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value67

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

green50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CypressPine TreeBay Leaf

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bay Leaf 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

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer77

Fall62

Winter46

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

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#45,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMotifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dan Dana by Nabeel is an aromatic spicy perfume that combines sharp Mediterranean citrus fruits with dry woods and herbal undertones. Ideal for warm spring and summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a crisp breeze of lavender, juniper berries, and cedar. It leans away from modern sugary profiles, appealing to those w…

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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, Dan Dana or Motif?

Motif takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Motif is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Motif for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Motif?

Motif lasts longest (Motif 75/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Motif?

Motif projects furthest (Motif 61/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Motif smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Cypress.

Is Dan Dana or Motif better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; Motif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Motif?

Dan Dana has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood. Motif has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf.