Fragrance comparison

Motif vs Ancient Forest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

Motif

LELAS

4.2528 votes

Rank #24,637 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Ancient Forest

Scents of Man

3.8010 votes

Rank #54,867 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Motif takes 4 of 5 categories.

Motif
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ancient Forest
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Motif4/5

Ancient Forest1/5

Ratings & consensus: Motif
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Motif
Sillage & projection: Motif
Value for money: Ancient Forest
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

MotifLELAS

Ancient ForestScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

Category winnerMotifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

18%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

50%Love

10%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMotif

SillageMotif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value71

Category winnerAncient ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

green50%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CypressPine TreeBay Leaf

Notes

White SandalwoodCypressYuzuPine TreeFirBergamotBasilVetiverCardamomFennelAgarwood (Oud)Atlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress 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

Spring100

Summer77

Fall62

Winter46

Day100

Night41

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

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

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#54,867

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMotifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ancient Forest by Scents of Man captures the raw, cool spirit of a woodland morning. Notes of bergamot and juniper strike a sharp, bracing opening, while cypress and smoky myrrh ground the scent in earthy depth. It suits anyone seeking an atmospheric, forest-inspired daily fragrance that balances crisp, green freshnes…

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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, Motif or Ancient Forest?

Motif takes 4 of 5 categories. Motif is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Ancient Forest is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Motif for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ancient Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Motif or Ancient Forest?

Motif lasts longest (Motif 75/100, Ancient Forest 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Motif or Ancient Forest?

Motif projects furthest (Motif 61/100, Ancient Forest 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Motif and Ancient Forest smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress and Pine Tree.

Is Motif or Ancient Forest better for summer or winter?

Motif suits daytime wear; Ancient Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Motif and Ancient Forest?

Motif has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf. Ancient Forest features White Sandalwood, Cypress, Yuzu, Pine Tree and Fir.