Fragrance comparison

Motif vs Chateau Philipp

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Motif

LELAS

4.2528 votes

Rank #24,637 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Chateau Philipp

Schlossparfumerie

3.3013 votes

Rank #22,379 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Motif2/4

Chateau Philipp2/4

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

MotifLELAS

Chateau PhilippSchlossparfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%

3.30/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityChateau Philipp

SillageMotif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

green50%

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

white floral56%

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CypressPine TreeBay Leaf

Top

LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryCoriander

Heart

JasmineGeranium

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliPine Tree

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

Spring100

Summer77

Fall62

Winter46

Day100

Night41

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#22,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerChateau PhilippHigher 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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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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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 Chateau Philipp?

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

Which lasts longer, Motif or Chateau Philipp?

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

Which projects more, Motif or Chateau Philipp?

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

Do Motif and Chateau Philipp 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 Motif or Chateau Philipp better for summer or winter?

Motif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Motif and Chateau Philipp?

Motif has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf. 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.