Fragrance comparison

Motif vs ShahNOOR

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

1 wins

Motif

LELAS

4.2528 votes

Rank #24,637 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

ShahNOOR

M. Micallef

5.001 votes

Rank #52,609 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Motif takes 1 of 1 categories.

Motif
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ShahNOOR
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Motif1/1

ShahNOOR0/1

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

ShahNOORM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

lavender56%

Scent match61%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

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

LavenderGeraniumJasmine

Base

Pine TreeOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliCedar

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#52,609

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…

Reviews →

ShahNOOR by M. Micallef is a woody aromatic fragrance for men. The opening combines bright bergamot and lemon before settling into a heart of aromatic lavender and geranium. The dry-down relies on a steady base of pine, cedar, and oakmoss, making it a reliable choice for professional settings or daily wear during the …

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 ShahNOOR?

Motif takes 1 of 1 categories. Motif is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; ShahNOOR is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Motif for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose ShahNOOR for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Motif and ShahNOOR smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Pine Tree.

Is Motif or ShahNOOR better for summer or winter?

Motif suits daytime wear; ShahNOOR suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Motif and ShahNOOR?

Motif has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf. ShahNOOR has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Pine Tree, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli.