Fragrance comparison

Motif vs Prime Lely

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Motif

LELAS

4.2528 votes

Rank #24,637 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Prime Lely

LELAS

4.004 votes

Rank #59,778 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Lely takes 3 of 5 categories.

Motif
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prime Lely
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Motif2/5

Prime Lely3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MotifLELAS

Prime LelyLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPrime Lely

SillagePrime Lely

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPrime LelyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

green50%

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

Scent match75%Very similar · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Top20-40 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PineCypress

Category winnerMotifLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall62

Winter46

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

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

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,778

PerfumerNot listed

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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Prime Lely by LELAS delivers an energetic burst of Mediterranean brightness that defies standard designer citrus tropes. It wastes no time. Sharp bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and crushed citrus peel hit the nose with immediate tart clarity. Within fifteen minutes, the fizzy opening softens into a clean, dew-covere…

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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 Prime Lely?

Prime Lely takes 3 of 5 categories. Motif is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Prime Lely is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Motif for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prime Lely for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Motif or Prime Lely?

Prime Lely lasts longest (Prime Lely 80/100, Motif 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Motif or Prime Lely?

Projection is very close: Prime Lely 63/100, Motif 61/100 for sillage.

Do Motif and Prime Lely smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cypress.

Is Motif or Prime Lely better for summer or winter?

Motif suits daytime wear; Prime Lely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Motif and Prime Lely?

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