Fragrance comparison

Harajuku* vs Motif

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Harajuku*

retaW

5.002 votes

Rank #43,928 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Motif

LELAS

4.2528 votes

Rank #24,637 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Motif takes 3 of 4 categories.

Harajuku*
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Motif
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Harajuku*1/4

Motif3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Motif
Sillage & projection: Motif
Value for money: Harajuku*
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

Harajuku*retaW

MotifLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMotif

SillageMotif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value67

Category winnerHarajuku*Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

green50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotYuzu

Heart

Japanese Cherry BlossomJasmineLeatherRose

Base

CypressHinokiAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CypressPine TreeBay Leaf

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer77

Fall62

Winter46

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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#43,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMotifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

retaW Harajuku* opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and mandarin orange that quickly cools into Japanese cherry blossom and clean jasmine. A dry base of hinoki wood, cypress, and soft musk keeps the citrus grounded. It fits warm spring mornings, casual office wear, and crisp autumn afternoons.

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Harajuku* or Motif?

Motif takes 3 of 4 categories. Harajuku* is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Motif is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Harajuku* for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Motif for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Harajuku* or Motif?

Motif lasts longest (Motif 75/100, Harajuku* 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Harajuku* or Motif?

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

Do Harajuku* and Motif smell similar?

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

Is Harajuku* or Motif better for summer or winter?

Harajuku* suits daytime wear; Motif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Harajuku* and Motif?

Harajuku* has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Yuzu, heart notes of Japanese Cherry Blossom, Jasmine, Leather and Rose, a base of Cypress, Hinoki, Amber and Musk. Motif has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf.