Fragrance comparison

Holy Thistle vs Motif

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Holy Thistle

Union

3.6715 votes

Rank #23,294 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Motif

LELAS

4.2528 votes

Rank #24,856 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Motif takes 4 of 6 categories.

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

Holy Thistle2/6

Motif4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Holy ThistleUnion

MotifLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

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

20%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMotif

SillageHoly Thistle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMotifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

earthy65%

herbal48%

woody30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

green50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FernThistleBay LeafPine Tree

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CypressPine TreeBay Leaf

Category winnerMotifLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer77

Fall62

Winter46

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 13%Party 8%

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#23,294

PerfumerAnastasia Brozler

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHoly ThistleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Holy Thistle by Union captures the damp, windswept greenery of a Scottish moor after rainfall. Created by British perfumer Anastasia Brozler, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of wild thistle and damp fern leaves, delivering an immediate rush of crushed herbal foliage. As the brisk alcohol evaporates, aromatic ba…

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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, Holy Thistle or Motif?

Motif takes 4 of 6 categories. Holy Thistle is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes; Motif is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Holy Thistle for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Motif for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Holy Thistle or Motif?

Motif lasts longest (Motif 75/100, Holy Thistle 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Holy Thistle or Motif?

Holy Thistle projects furthest (Holy Thistle 64/100, Motif 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Holy Thistle and Motif smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf and Pine Tree.

Is Holy Thistle or Motif better for summer or winter?

Holy Thistle suits daytime wear; Motif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Holy Thistle and Motif?

Holy Thistle features Fern, Thistle, Bay Leaf 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.