Fragrance comparison

Motif vs Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

4 wins

Motif

LELAS

4.2528 votes

Rank #24,653 AromaticWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith

Adi Ale Van

3.9732 votes

Rank #32,763 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Motif takes 4 of 7 categories.

Motif
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Motif4/7

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith3/7

Ratings & consensus: Motif
Community sentiment: Motif
Longevity: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Sillage & projection: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Value for money: Motif
Versatility: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Motif

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MotifLELAS

Gethsemane - Elixir of FaithAdi Ale Van

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%

3.97/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 5%Had 1%Want 94%

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

56%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

13%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerMotifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGethsemane - Elixir of Faith

SillageGethsemane - Elixir of Faith

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value35

Category winnerMotifBest 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%

leather74%

earthy65%

smoky56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Olive TreeBay LeafClovesBasil

Heart

Metallic notesOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CypressPine TreeElemi resinGurjan balsamCedar

Base

CastoreumAgarwood (Oud)LeatherSaltCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiver

InformationalShared notesCypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf. 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

Spring89

Summer44

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerGethsemane - Elixir of FaithMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

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

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,763

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

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…

Reviews →

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is David-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi. Top notes are Olive Tree, Bay Leaf, Cloves and Basil; middle notes are Metallic notes, Olibanum, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Cypr…

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, Motif or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Motif takes 4 of 7 categories. Motif is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith is rated 3.97/5 from 32 votes. Choose Motif for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Motif or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith lasts longest (Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith 80/100, Motif 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Motif or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith projects furthest (Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith 81/100, Motif 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Motif and Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf.

Is Motif or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith better for summer or winter?

For summer, Motif is the stronger pick. For winter, Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith is the stronger pick. Motif suits daytime wear; Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Motif and Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Motif has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf. Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith has top notes of Olive Tree, Bay Leaf, Cloves and Basil, heart notes of Metallic notes, Olibanum, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Cypress, a base of Castoreum, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Salt.